Monthly Archives: May 2012

Foodie Pen Pals Day!!@^%!#&^%!&^#%!&%$

So this time instead of being a total glutton and eating it all before I took a picture.. I decided HEY!@ Let’s take a picture first.  This month really spoke to me!   I was lucky enough to have Mary … Continue reading

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Sushi Update

I found all that I needed for some awesome sushi making. But the salmon was…. How you say? Old? And smelly. Should’ve sniffed at the counter but I trusted the guy when he said fresh. Probably should’ve made him define … Continue reading

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Sushi Preparation – Challenge Accepted!

Sushi preparation?.. you may be asking yourself.. (or not, but whatever this is my story!) But you just got this bad ass molecular gastronomy kit last week. Are you bored with that already?!@ The answer, of course, is no. I … Continue reading

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Strawberries and Cream Verrine – Experiment Three

Like a bonus track on an already amazing album, I’m back with a final installment of agar agar day. I wanted to wrap up this epic (and strange) meal with something sweet.. so I first thought – chocolate pasta!!@#!  and … Continue reading

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Deconstructed Tomato Soup – Experiment Two

As I suspected, this one was a lot more fun. I basically whipped up a normal batch of tomato soup (though I left out the cheese I’d normally add in).. and let that simmer for a bit. I used a … Continue reading

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Arugula Spaghetti – Experiment One

As I might have mentioned (I’m not sure if I’ve mentioned this but) I got a molecular gastromony kit. It arrived this week and today is my first time being able to do anything other than watch the instructional videos. … Continue reading

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My kit arrived!!!@

I’ve been uber busy the last couple days with work and the like, but I am pleased to report that my molecular gastromony kit has arrived. I am going to watch the (50 recipes) instructional DVD tonight but I already … Continue reading

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Just like hamburger helper…

but not gross. We had a veritable feast tonight. I started with some egg noodles, a pack of mild italian sausage, some mushrooms, and a bag o spinach. What ensued can only be described as YUM.  I added some mild … Continue reading

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To kebab or not to kebab..

Well based on the title of this entry.. I bet you guessed that I DID choose to kebab. This recipe is super simple. Literally chopping some stuff, putting it on a skewer, seasoning with salt, pepper, and greek seasoning.. grilling … Continue reading

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A dilemma becomes my newest food related challenge!

I was talking to my sister online last night, and we were talking about her new food plan. Due to some recent health issues, she has decided to make a food-related lifestyle change. She has decided to switch to a … Continue reading

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