Posts for We are what we eat


Joy of Sake, cheaper than a trip to Japan.

From We are what we eat!
August 21, 2010 at 10:31 pm
Let’s face it – longing for  a little romance or adventure is normal, but that trip to India, Spain or Japan is just, well, out of reach. But foodies ... (more)

A computer cook buys a new cookbook

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August 4, 2010 at 2:30 pm
I almost never buy cookbooks. Don’t act so shocked. I Chow Down More.. A computer cook buys a new cookbook ... (more)

Watermelon and Mint Salad

From We are what we eat!
July 27, 2010 at 12:53 am
In honor of the on-going Dog Days of Summer (here at our house, we use 75% more energy <thank you, A/C> at our house in July and August. I’m keeping the oven off ... (more)

Dog Days of Summer

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July 22, 2010 at 12:38 am
We’re more than half way through summer, and with a broken stove and the summer heat, I’ve actually cooked less in the last 2 months (even WITH ... (more)

Dog Days of Summer

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July 21, 2010 at 7:34 pm
We’re more than half way through summer, and with a broken stove and the summer heat, I’ve actually cooked less in the last 2 months (even WITH company) ... (more)

Dog Days of Summer

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July 21, 2010 at 7:32 pm
We’re more than half way through summer, and with a broken stove and the summer heat, I’ve actually cooked less in the last 2 months (even WITH company) than I have ... (more)

Mad about mangoes

From We are what we eat!
July 12, 2010 at 12:04 am
I only have a few desires. Wait, let me clarify, during the summers my desires are limited only mostly to 1) stay cool 2) stay skinny (or rather, don’t gain even MORE weight) Our ... (more)

Food blogger without a stove

From We are what we eat!
June 17, 2010 at 6:31 pm
I'm pouting. Have you ever been left so completely bereft by the lack of a kitchen appliance, you were stopped in your tracks? I’m not talking cheese grater here..I ... (more)

My Grandmother’s recipe box

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June 9, 2010 at 8:20 pm
Over the winter, my Grandmother passed away. I was fortunate enough to have a wonderful relationship with her my entire life, so although her passing left me saddened, it didn’t ... (more)

Grandma DeWitt’s Booyah Recipe

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June 9, 2010 at 8:01 pm
Here is Grandma DeWitt’s Booyah Recipe: (areas in italics have been added by me) Dissemble an entire chicken and brown with butter, onions and celery In a large stock pot, ... (more)

Grandma DeWitt’s Pineapple Pork Chops

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June 9, 2010 at 7:55 pm
Circa 1973(?) What to gather: 4 pork chops 1 can pineapple chunks 1/4 cup flour 3/4 cup Karo Light Corn Syrup lemon 3 Tblspoons ketchup 2 Tblspoons soy sauce salt pepper 2 ... (more)

Grandma DeWitt’s Recipe Box

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June 9, 2010 at 7:54 pm
Treasures from my grandmother’s recipe box. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] ... (more)

Christmas

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June 7, 2010 at 3:16 am
What better way to celebrate the holidays…than with traditional (or not so traditional) recipes worthy of gatherings, large or small. [[ This is a content summary only. ... (more)

Hawaiian Islands

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June 7, 2010 at 3:11 am
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Quick and Easy

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June 7, 2010 at 2:46 am
Our favorite recipes worthy of foodie adoration..which are also fast! [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] ... (more)

Orange-Soy-Ginger Grilled Chicken

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June 3, 2010 at 4:30 pm
In the summer, sometimes you just want a quick and easy grill night. This is for those nights. I’m partial with marinades with soy sauce, I think it adds nice color to the ... (more)

We have a winner!

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May 28, 2010 at 5:51 pm
In case you missed my incessant twittering and Facebook’ing about this fact: Grilled Cheese Trio #1 won the Grilled Cheese Academy contest on Wisconsin Cheese’s Website. ... (more)

Margarine – The Jonas Brothers of food?

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May 25, 2010 at 8:27 pm
The innocence of butter Earlier today I was talking with a friend waxing poetic over croissants made by a local bakery. What makes their croissants so special is the fact that ... (more)

Grilled Cheese Trios

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May 21, 2010 at 10:11 am
grilled cheese trio #1 Last week, I became aware that the Wisconsin Cheese council was hosting a contest for the best grilled cheese recipes in partnership with the GrilledShane ... (more)

Chocolate Coconut Mosaic Candies

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May 18, 2010 at 10:33 am
Recently, Lebanese food blogger Joumana featured a recipe she called “Chocolate Salami”. I know, I was as skeptical as you, but I assure you, it will not disappoint. But ... (more)

Why food matters

From We are what we eat!
May 12, 2010 at 7:26 pm
Art on a plate Food.  We all eat; we share it. Now, WHAT we eat and how we eat, how we prepare said food, that is the topic of many blogs, articles and an entire industry. More ... (more)

Maui Onion Rings

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May 7, 2010 at 5:55 pm
What to gather: 1 1/4 cup of panko crumbs (you could also use flour) 1tb cornstarch 3 Maui Onions Sea Salt + Fresh Cracked Pepper 1 can of Maui Brewery Bikini Blonde Ale ... (more)

Maui Onion Aloha

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May 6, 2010 at 8:17 pm

Maui Onion

If the Maui Onion were a celebrity, I think it would be Hawaii’s own Nicole Scherzinger of the Pussy Cat Dolls. She’s sexy and local and you can tell she’s

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Spicy cod with vegetable ragu

From We are what we eat!
May 2, 2010 at 8:44 pm
What to gather: 4 garlic cloves 1 bunch fresh cilantro 2 fresh thai chilies (or 3 jalapenos) 1 14oz can of fire roasted diced tomatoes 1 medium zucchini 1 small red onion 2 ... (more)

Walnut Cilantro Pesto on lamb

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May 2, 2010 at 8:41 pm
TODAY I’ll share with you a fresh lamb recipe I concocted tonight. The lamb chops were a steal at COSTCO and a welcomed change from the usual. In the pesto I used cilantro ... (more)