Monthly Archives: June 2009

Aventuras con paella

Posted on June 25, 2009 by

For some inexplicable reason, I was feeling adventurous today. Part of the impetus was a recipe for paella in Jose Andres’ bible on Spanish Cooking: Tapas, a Taste of Spain in America. As a former D.C. resident, I can speak … Continue reading →

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A little love for the lowly anchovy

Posted on June 22, 2009 by

We would love to make this amazing bruschetta dish from our newfound love, Seven Fires, for a cocktail party. But some people don’t like anchovies, one of the key components of this dish. Said people are also sadly misinformed and … Continue reading →

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It’s neither sweet, nor bread…but damn it’s delicious

Posted on June 18, 2009 by

Ever since I made this wondrous decision to purchase Seven Fires, the end-all, be-all guide to Argentine grilling by Francis Mallmann, I’ve been hooked on the idea of cooking sweetbreads. And why not? This man is an expert: raised in Argentina, … Continue reading →

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So what is One Pot?

Posted on June 14, 2009 by

I’ve noticed that recently, when I’m explaining events or news to people in conversation, I have the impulsive urge to hyperlink some of my words, rather than have to go off on a tangent to explain the reference. I think … Continue reading →

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Firing up the grill

Posted on June 11, 2009 by

  When we walked through neighborhoods in Vancouver a couple weeks ago, we noticed every apartment had a deck. More importantly, we discovered these apartments also had grills. Funny how that works out. There’s something about the sublime weather of … Continue reading →

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Eating local, or trying

Posted on June 4, 2009 by

We recently saw the film Food, Inc., at the Seattle International Film Festival. While we weren’t exactly expecting anything life-shattering, having read The Omnivore’s Dilemma and being obedient farmers’-market attendees, it still made an impression on us. Namely, that while … Continue reading →

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Thirty minutes of torture

Posted on June 1, 2009 by

There’s a pain in my side, my lungs are begging for oxygen and I’m not sure if I want to throw up or not. This was a description of me earlier in the week as I came to the finish … Continue reading →

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