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Tom Ka Gai is Tom Om Nom

Tom Ka Gai (Thai Coconut Chicken Soup), originally uploaded by ChrisLZach. I worked from home on Monday due to the remnants of the Snowpocalypse, and I couldn’t resist cooking some soup for warmth and comfort. A survey of the ingredients … Continue reading

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Behind the Scenes on Food Network

Back in the days when I had a TV, I was a big fan of the Food Network. What’s my favorite show? Good Eats! Thanks for asking. (I now own three of Alton Brown’s books after receiving Good Eats: The … Continue reading

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Tostadas with Mango Pomegranate Guacamole, Black Beans, Cotija, and Cabbage Slaw

I had my heart set on attending the DC food bloggers’ potluck this evening, but the Iowa Hawkeyes’ victory in the Orange Bowl kept me out of the kitchen last night, and by the time I could pull a dish … Continue reading

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