Monthly Archives: July 2011
crispy chicken spring rolls with whirred ginger vinaigrette
A few years ago, Sarah and I discovered the Steelhead Diner in downtown Seattle. This place is great. Good food, served without pretension. I’m a big fan of this type of restaurant (it’s a lot better than the alternative: crappy … Continue reading
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breakfast sandwiches
We have successfully moved into our new apartment! I will post pictures as soon as everything is unpacked and looking pretty. Stay tuned. In the meantime, here’s a new recipe from the (new!) FFoB headquarters. Weekday breakfasts are always tough. … Continue reading
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how to subscribe to FFoB
We spent all weekend working on this shelving unit at our new place. It’s been stressful, and sort of expensive, and has required at least 4 trips to Home Depot. And it’s not done yet. But, it’s coming along really … Continue reading
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skillet-broiler Neapolitan pizza
This morning, while working on a badass Google Sketchup of our new apartment (pics forthcoming!), I mulled over my dinner plans. I had planned on pasta with kale and sausage, in order to use up a lone link of Italian … Continue reading
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tacos de papa (potato tacos)
Potatoes are a great food. I know that we’re all a little gun shy about potatoes lately, but they are inexpensive, easy to cook, and if you eat them in moderation and as part of a balanced meal, you’re not … Continue reading
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roasted broccoli
Roasting is a great way to cook vegetables. Cooking with dry heat (as opposed to the moist heat of steaming or boiling) really concentrates flavors, and you get some nice caramelized bits on the edges. Another benefit to roasting versus … Continue reading
jelly update!
My jelly didn’t set. Sarah tells me this is pretty common, but I am crushed nonetheless. I’ll post the recipe and some photos after I try again. In another note, posting may be light around here for the next week … Continue reading
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homemade ricotta
Yesterday, my friend and mentor John posted something on Facebook about a dessert he at at Palomino in downtown Seattle. Now, I’m not the biggest fan of Palomino (sorry, John!), but this looked pretty good: “SICILIAN DOUGHNUTS w/Ricotta/Orange/Honey Dipping goodness for dessert … Continue reading
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Food In Jars: Peach Oolong Jelly
Peach Oolong Jelly with Alexis of Teaspoon and Petals | Food in Jars. I’d like to do more writing on this blog about food people who inspire me – other home cooks, restaurant chefs, food writers, etc. But until then, … Continue reading
kale + pasta + egg
This is big, folks. Here are two of my biggest culinary secrets, laid bare for all to see. Leverage the power of these two techniques and you will be able to make it look like you can cook anything. You … Continue reading
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