Monthly Archives: September 2010

really, its all about the tongs.

09/30/2010 | Topic: reviews

Hehe. I have a tong drawer: a dedicated, tong-only drawer in my kitchen. Wow—she must have a big kitchen. Far from it—in fact I have very few drawers and have to be quite creative with stashing all my kitchen tools, pots, pans and [note my mild addiction to] [more]

Jarring: Brandied Fig Jam

09/28/2010 | Topic: dip, sauce & syrup, food spotlight, preserves

Oh baby.
(I had always wanted to become adept at canning, but had never taken the time). It all started when… five flats of figs landed on my doorstep. You see, the California Fig Commission contacted me and asked if I would like some figs. Yes please!… [more]

PFB: Ancho-seared Swordfish with Ginger-Sweet Potato Mash, seared Escarole and Mango Mojo De Ajo

09/26/2010 | Topic: just talk

Now THAT is a tongue twister. Its round two of Project Food Blog—a ‘vote you off the island’ experience for food bloggers—put on by Foodbuzz. This challenge is to cook from a cuisine outside your comfort zone. Perfect: Challenge 1 I defined myself as ‘the Uncomfortable… [more]

I am going to be a ZIPLOC BAG for Halloween.

09/22/2010 | Topic: reviews

And if for some reason I suffocate myself, well then: body in a bag! Still in theme with Halloween, don’t you think? I know: bad humor. And I know. I shouldn’t be talking about Halloween yet… but I have more Halloween boxes—and made-up cocktails—for this holiday than… [more]

Vote me to the next round!

09/20/2010 | Topic: just talk

I entered Project Food Blog—a contest for food bloggers. I need you to ‘pull some strings’ to move me to the next round! Snoop around my blog—if you like what you see/read/taste then: Click on my Project Food Blog Contestant widget (see right column) and vote… [more]

Why me? Why blog? Why the next Food Blog Star?

09/17/2010 | Topic: just talk

You know I couldn’t resist: ‘Next Food Blog Star.’ You had me at Food. Blog. I don’t pine to be a Star, but our family does gather to watch one show only [and wait impatiently for itunes to download]: Top Chef. My heart beats wildly and happily when I… [more]

when life gives you lemons… make limoncello!

09/04/2010 | Topic: Italian food, libations

You have probably already heard that saying. But I kinda like it. Besides, big bushels of lemons make me happy. I was walking around Monterosso—the northern-most city of the big five that make up Cinque Terre—when I got ‘lost’. Every so often, I ‘get lost on purpose.’ It… [more]