Wake Me Up When Valentines Day Is Over

Note: I stumbled upon this post from 2006 recently, and thought it gave an interesting look at my viewpoint at the time–after my first marriage, but before my second. In other words, I’m much happier […]

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Rice Omelettes and the Age of the Vikings

Japanese Entree JAPANESE RICE OMELETTE(Omurice) INGREDIENTS – FRIED RICE 3 ounces boneless chicken1 small onion1½ tablespoons butter (1½ tablespoons more later)1½ cups cooked rice (warm)¼ cup ketchup¼ teaspoon pepper½ teaspoon salt INGREDIENTS – OMELETTE 4 […]

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Fragrant Beef Stew and Chicken Ranching

Vietnamese Entree FRAGRANT BEEF STEW INGREDIENTS – MARINADE 2¼ pounds beef, chuck, top round3 garlic cloves3 lemongrass stalks or 1 tablespoon lemongrass paste¼ teaspoon annatto powder2 teaspoons Chinese five spice½ tablespoon minced ginger½ teaspoon pepper1 […]

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Eggs Padang, Elephants, and Bowling

Indonesian Entree EGGS PADANG IN SPICY COCONUT MILK   INGREDIENTS – GARNISH 6 shallots (6 more later) ½ cup – vegetable oil (2 more tablespoons later) INGREDIENTS – SPICE PASTE 1″ galangal root* or ginger […]

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Caramelized Banana Cake and Prison Reform

Cape Verdean Dessert CARAMELIZED BANANA CAKE INGREDIENTS 4 eggs½ cup butter, softened1½ cups sugar (1¼ cups more later)½ cup milk⅛ teaspoon salt2⅓ cups wheat flour or flour2 teaspoons baking powderno-stick spray4 ripe bananas⅓ cup water1¼ […]

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