Tag: food
member name: Madame Donna C.
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September 25, 2009 01:51 PM EDT --
In order to remain a competent cook, a continuing education in cooking techniques, photography and flavor combining becomes an inherent aspect of my skill set and capabilities. Several times a . . .
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August 18, 2009 02:24 PM EDT --
( Author’s Note : This article originally appeared on Gather in November 2006. Improvements were made to the recipe in the interim so the revised version appears below.)
Every now . . .
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December 19, 2009 03:10 PM EST --
Whether hosting large holiday parties, a small neighborhood get-together or an intimate family gathering for two, food seems to take center stage.
In the wintertime, on these occasions, . . .
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August 30, 2007 05:45 PM EDT --
While photos of my dinners appear here somewhat regularly, my readers know that I usually prepare the dinner in my kitchen. Sometimes when dining out, I shoot photos of my restaurant dinners. . . .
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May 28, 2009 06:11 PM EDT --
My local produce manager and I enjoy a friendly competition of sorts whenever we face a new food. While she possesses a (vastly) wider range of knowledge about fruits and vegetables than I do, . . .
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December 16, 2008 09:15 PM EST --
Holiday time seems naturally to evoke an urge to bake. The chill of the snow and ice outdoors draws us to the warmth of the hearth, the heart of the home: the kitchen.
Nostalgic daydreams . . .
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February 08, 2009 05:32 PM EST --
Making meals at home is an excellent way to stave off the rising cost of restaurant dining. Occasionally, the ritual, ambiance and service in a restaurant is worth the expense. However, these days, sticking . . .
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March 27, 2009 05:48 PM EDT --
Madame Donna's Wonton Clouds
Roasted Garlic Cream Sauce:
1-pint heavy whipping cream
6-8 large roasted garlic cloves, mashed
Salt and white pepper to taste
Wonton Filling: . . .
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January 03, 2009 04:06 PM EST --
I'm a sucker for a trip: long, short, far, or near, with friends or without, to see family or to meet new people. I love tasting local foods, learning from different cultures and sharing new . . .
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May 28, 2007 12:37 AM EDT --
Innocently, I sat at my desk perusing recipes. A hunger overtook my concentration and I headed for the kitchen. I blindly grabbed a box of crackers off the pantry shelf. Next, I lifted . . .
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February 04, 2009 08:07 PM EST --
Something about sunshine, warmer winds and an optimism that spring will bloom soon turns my attention to recipes with fish. In the darker days of winter, a nice hot bowl of chowder or seafood stew . . .
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May 30, 2009 04:03 PM EDT --
Grilled Romaine Salad with Balsamic Bacon Vinaigrette
An internet search for " grilled romaine " will yield many variations on this basic grilled lettuce. This is my favorite iteration on a . . .
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July 24, 2009 02:57 PM EDT --
Something about summer draws a cook outdoors. The thought of a hot kitchen pales next to the romantic idea of cooking in a shady spot enjoying a cooling evening breeze at dusk.
Usually all . . .
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July 01, 2007 11:37 PM EDT --
Everyone who loves cooking began learning, somewhere, with some scant essentials and a vivid imagination. I do not know much about the experiences of others here but, for years, I cooked in small . . .
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June 22, 2008 12:00 AM EDT --
I got a lovely invitation to lunch in La Jolla from two handsome men. I never turn down invitations to dine, but turning down two men is out of the question. In fact, my only pause before . . .
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April 15, 2007 11:25 PM EDT --
The weekends are the best time for lazy, easy dinners. So it was tonight, as I perused the refrigerator. I decided on a recipe from my Israeli friend, Michal. Coincidentally, my Palestinian . . .
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July 11, 2008 01:23 AM EDT --
Today I created Whirled Peas. It's an old joke but it stuck with me since I first heard it years ago. Yet, today, after my kitchen experience, I knew I had created Whirled Peas. . . .
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May 14, 2007 06:16 PM EDT --
Naan Bread
(Serves approximately 6-8)
2 cups all purpose, unbleached flour
1 tsp. yeast
1 tsp. salt
½ tsp. baking powder or baking soda
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tsp. sugar or . . .
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May 18, 2007 12:43 PM EDT --
Whenever an event worthy of commemoration comes along, our family dives into party mode. On Saturday evening, we will celebrate our third child's college graduation with our extended family and . . .
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August 11, 2007 12:11 AM EDT --
I admit, I am a food voyeur. I love to watch people with their food. I want to see what they do with their food.
I photograph them doing what they do with their food. . . .
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