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Archives for June 2010

Blueberry Peach Crisp

June 28, 2010 By Laura 16 Comments

Is it weird that despite the unbelievable ripe, sweet juiciness of these peaches my favorite thing about this crisp was in many ways the color? I just keep staring at it and thinking that deep purple and hot pinky-peach combo could not exist in nature. And yet it does, albeit from 2 different fruits. I’ve… 

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Filed Under: blueberries, crisps, peaches, streusel

Shrimp Clemenceau

June 26, 2010 By Laura 9 Comments

New Orleans is one of my top 2 favorite food cities of all time (if you’re wondering, Boston is the other). Not a unique choice, I realize, but I have family down there and have spent some time in the city–plus, let’s face it popular foodie destinations are usually popular for a reason. And the… 

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Filed Under: Creole/Cajun, mushrooms, peas, potatoes, seafood, shrimp

Nibby Cream Cheese Brownie Cupcakes

June 25, 2010 By Laura 12 Comments

While we were in Atlanta, we had plenty of sweets. There was the leftover mousse from Alex’s birthday parties, the mini cupcakes we bought at Whole Foods (a real treat for those of us who live in a town without any true bakery because while homemade might be better, those mini treats are awfully fun… 

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Filed Under: brownies, cacao nibs, chocolate, cream cheese, cupcakes

Rustic Chickpea Puree with Pasilla Chile, Mint & Cider Vinegar

June 24, 2010 By Laura 14 Comments

The first meal back from a vacation is always interesting. You’re never sure what is in your fridge, your pantry, what has gone bad, what might still be use-able, what your husband might have eaten in your absence…. For example, I threw out 3 onions when making this soup, that had apparently gone bad in… 

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Filed Under: chickpeas, easily made vegetarian, Mexican dishes, soup, stews

Atlanta’s Highland Bakery: A Review and A Recipe

June 22, 2010 By Laura 3 Comments

All pics are of my cornbread–I did not take a camera into the Bakery with me. With 2 small kids I think I’d have to be crazy to attempt that! Have you been wondering what Twitter can do for you? 2 weeks ago I posted some comment or question about my trip to Atlanta and… 

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Filed Under: buttermilk, corn, misc, quick breads, Southern food

Mexican Spicy Roasted Shrimp & Potatoes Stew

June 21, 2010 By Laura 5 Comments

Wow, it has been a while. I meant to get this posted before I left for Atlanta, along with a note explaining I would be gone for a week, but somehow with Alex’s multiple birthday celebrations it never happened. Ooops. But anyway, I am home now and just as excited today as I was 2… 

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Filed Under: Mexican dishes, potatoes, seafood, shrimp, sweet potato

Lemon Sour Cream Bundt Cake

June 9, 2010 By Laura 10 Comments

This past week marked the beginning of Alex’s birthday celebrations. Plural because I have decided as she gets older and has more friends, it is better to celebrate with friends separately from family, and honestly my in laws separately from my family, just because they live farther away in D.C. and my family lives relatively… 

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Filed Under: bundt cakes, cakes, lemon baked goods

Thai Stir Fried Chopped Beef With Basil

June 7, 2010 By Laura 9 Comments

Thai basil might be one of the top 5 smells in the world for me. Spicier and mintier than Italian basil, with anise undertones, it is heady and intoxicating. It is crucial to the success of many red curries and takes on a starring role in a family of stir fries. In Thailand, many of… 

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Filed Under: beef, stir fry, Thai dishes

Salted Nibby Bittersweet Brownie Cake

June 2, 2010 By Laura 16 Comments

I had a revelation tonight about my relationship with brownies. I have always strongly preferred chewy, cocoa-based brownies. The fudgy ones just seem too wet to me. And then I was reading this recipe by Alice Medrich, in which she described a particular brownie recipe (this recipe) as a cross between a moist cake and… 

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Filed Under: brownies, cacao nibs, cakes, chocolate

Hi! I’m Laura and I am a recovering history major who has re-channeled all of my passion for learning about the history of different countries to learning about their food culture. That doesn’t mean every dish on here is strictly authentic, but it does mean that even my adaptations are not undertaken lightly. My goal is to show you–by doing–that these dishes are possible in your kitchen. Including desserts because I have quite the sweet tooth! Read More…

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