Monthly Archives: January 2011

Denied, but satisfied.

Didn’t win any prize at the Chagrin Valley Jaycee’s Chili Cook Off. But I am pretty sure we made an impact. We had people coming back for seconds, thirds, and fourths. When people entered, they received 10 tickets to redeem … Continue reading

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Chili Cook Off-Almost There!

At the Winking Lizard having a beer after slaving over a hot burner and pot with George for 4 hours. The pörkölt is ready and cooling down! I think we have a chance for another plaque. If not, we are … Continue reading

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Cooking Magazine Storage

I’ve been collecting cooking magazines for years. Cooking Light, Bon Appetit, Food & Wine, Cook’s Illustrated, Cook’s Country, Vegetarian Times, etc. The bad part is that I have an incredibly difficult time getting rid of them. Oh sure, just pull the … Continue reading

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Dinner Tonight? Turkey Sausage w/Cauliflower and Pasta!

Was looking for something healthy and fast to make for dinner, and stumbled across this recipe from CookingLight.com. I had Ohio City Pasta black pepper fettucini in the freezer that I had gotten at the Chagrin Falls market a few … Continue reading

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Too Many Food Shows

I love food shows, don’t get me wrong, but there are simply too many of them right now. I credit “America’s Test Kitchen”, “Cook’s Country”, “Molto Mario” and “Good Eats” for teaching me things that have FIXED so much of … Continue reading

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A Reflection on Kibble – A Post by Guest Blogger Jack

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RIP Jack LaLanne

Just heard that Jack LaLanne passed away today at the age of 96.  If you don’t know who he is, the New York Times, as usual, has a very nicely done obituary. This is a must-read. Would you believe doctors … Continue reading

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Cubicle Arsenal

I have invented a new weapon for use in cubicle warfare. Take one Post-It note. Write “Boom!” on said Post-It note, preferably in a brightly colored highlighter or red pen. Crumple the Post-It into a ball. Toss over the cubicle … Continue reading

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Lonnnngggg short week…

How is it possible that a work week whose individual days feel like an eternity, can end up flying by in an instant How did these looonnnnnnnnggggg days not have enough hours for me to complete my to do lists? … Continue reading

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Panini Thursday

A few years ago while on vacation I got a cryptic e-mail from my friend Jamie at the office.  “I have a surprise for you when you come into the office!  That is all I am going to tell you, … Continue reading

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