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Rosemary Raisin Almond Crisps

December 24, 2011
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It all started when I discovered Trader Joe’s Rosemary Raisin Crisps. Almost instantly, I was hooked. Problem was, like any addiction, it was starting to get expensive. Not that they’re really that pricey, but still more than I wanted to spend on crackers. Plus, they have sunflower seeds in them, which I’m not particularly fond […]

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Broiled Mussels with Chive Foam

August 1, 2011
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Here’s one of the recipes from my opera-themed cocktail party for my sister.  As I mentioned in that post, I recently got a molecular gastronomy kit.  That’s right… I’ve found the grown-up, edible version of the chemistry kit I so loved as a child.  For this recipe, I made a foam.  Flavored foams, or air as they’re […]

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Foodbuzz 24×24: A Night at the Opera

July 31, 2011

This month I was lucky enough to be chosen to participate in Foodbuzz’s 24×24 event.  It’s a fun, monthly project in which 24 bloggers are picked to make a meal, all in 24 hours. My talented little sister, who is heading off to grad school next week, is a fantastic opera singer, and I wanted to […]

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