Monthly Archives: February 2009

I Am Still Sick and Now I Have To Go To The Doctor

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Jennifer Field

So, my stupid temperature has been over 103F for a good portion of the day.  I really wanted to write a Fun Post for today, but I am sick and sweaty and sad.  As soon as I’m better, I’ll be Continue reading…

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Have You Heard About My Temper?

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Jennifer Field

Well, my throat is sore from all the yelling, and my shoulder is sore from all the sword-wielding, but all in all, I’d say yesterday was a Good Day.  For me.  Perhaps not so much, for those two erstwhile k-niggits.  Continue reading…

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Witness The Spectacle As I Send Two of King Arthur's Knights Away in Shame

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Jennifer Field

I’m starting to feel like the person who wears all black–including a veil and gloves–to a wedding.  The old lady who ruins the game of Capture the Flag by screaming at the kids to get the heck off of her Continue reading…

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Product Review: Espresso Sea Salt Caramel Truffles

Posted on February 23, 2009 by Jennifer Field

I do so love Twitter.  I also love Squidoo.  I’ve met a lot of amazing people who do both, and Chef Achim Thiemermann is one of my favorites.   Chef Keem is an exuberant positive force of nature.  He is also Continue reading…

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Sunday Suppers: Comforting Noodles

Posted on February 22, 2009 by Jennifer Field

Friends, I am sick, sick, sick today.  Sigh.  The Beloved and I sat down last evening to watch WALL-E and by the end of it, I was all achy and chill-some and sad.  I checked my temperature, and, indeed, I Continue reading…

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Product Review: Tanka Bars–Serious Native American Snacks

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Jennifer Field

Okay, as many of you know, I’m on Twitter (I’d love it if you’d follow me–there’s a wee bird icon in my sidebar).  There is no shortage of Cool People on Twitter, and many of them are there, at least Continue reading…

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The Notebook

Posted on February 19, 2009 by Jennifer Field

Sorry, no bittersweet love story here.  If that’s what you were hoping for, just move along. Before I started working in a professional kitchen, I never had a recipe notebook.  I had a gajillion cookbooks and an accordion folder of Continue reading…

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Oh, Nuts!

Posted on February 18, 2009 by Jennifer Field

In certain situations, I am a huge fan of the nut.  I like them dry roasted.  I like them toasted and salted.  I like to eat them straight up.  I like them as an accent in Indian and Chinese cuisine.  Continue reading…

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Sour Mix, Anyone?

Posted on February 17, 2009 by Jennifer Field

Welcome to another edition of “Let’s Make Fun of the Ingredient List.”  Today’s target?  Sour mix.  Sour mix is a mixture of simple syrup (that we already know not to purchase) and citrus juice.  You blend them together until you Continue reading…

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The Joy of the Indian Dessert

Posted on February 16, 2009 by Jennifer Field

Apparently it was Valentine’s Day on Saturday.  I was wondering what was up with the overall pinkish cast of the Hinternet over the past several days, and now I know.  Huh!  Don’t get me wrong, I am quite the romantic, Continue reading…

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