CheapCooking
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Tomatoes, Book Signing, and plates
The tomatoes have been ripening in the garden. I was remiss in not sharing the first one. I grabbed it greedily and had it for breakfast on sliced sourdough bread. Soon the clamors for bacon and tomato sandwiches were heard but I had to wait until I had enough all ripe at the same time.…
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Book signing tomorrow night in Pleasanton
If you’re local to the San Francisco Bay Area, come on over to Pleasanton, to Towne Center Books, tomorrow Wednesday, July 27th at 7:30pm. Owen of Tomatilla, Dr. Biggles of MeatHenge and I will be speaking about blogs and food and cooking and writing and all that other good stuff that comes together in Digital…
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Life Without a Refrigerator
I was at a neighbor’s house for dinner when the girls called. “Mom, the ice in the freezer is melting or something.” I was, of course, convinced that one of them had left the door ajar so didn’t panic. But by the time I got home, not only had the ice melted but all the…
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Chicken Marinade with Raspberry Vinegar
This Chicken Marinade with Raspberry Vinegar I adapted from the 30 Day Gourmet cookbook, but substituted a raspberry vinegar for their red-wine vinegar. I’m sure it’s a winner either way. This was enough for 6 bone-in chicken breasts. I love marinated barbecued chicken. Chicken is so mild without some help. I will frequently mix up…
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Chicken Salad with Curry, Apples, and Raisins
I’ve been remiss in my blogging. You’d think summer would be the time of taking it easy, but trying to get my “day job” work done at home when the kids are out of school is taking its toll. Cooking has been more repeats than experimentation and what new recipes I’ve tried, I’ve been remiss…