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I took half of the leftover turkey my parents sent us away with and made turkey curry with bell peppers, potatoes, egg, and onion. I served it with purplely forbidden rice.


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on the way to campus I was listening to Fresh Air, and Sideways author/screen writer Rex Pickett was on. I came into the segment when the interviewer (not terri gross this time) asked why Pickett didn't like merlots. listen to the segment hereIn the movie one of his character says, "If anyone orders merlot, I'm leaving. I'm not drinking any fucking ( Read more... )

Over the weekend we all at twice (in the same day!) from the new Chinese restaurant near us in Redwood City. It's called Sichuan Delight, and it's located in the Target shopping center (2525 El Camino Real, Redwood City 94061 ( Read more... )

Found off of Chocolate & Zucchini blog via Wendyknits!"This recipe is very easy to make, no need for a food processor. Like all dark chocolate cakes, it is better if made the day before (or at least in the morning if served for dinner). Pre-heat your oven at 200°C (400°F). Line an 8 inch cake pan with parchment paper. If using a non-stick pan, you ( Read more... )

We bought some carnitas to have on Saturday, but we had extra... hmm... what to have on monday?
( Carnitas fried rice! )

Now that I finally have a fridge/freezer large enough to house all my food + freeze the bowl for my ice cream maker, I have been itching to make ice cream. The first ice cream I made was cinnamon vanilla chocolate chip. It's actually quite cinnamony since I heated a cinnamon stick in with the cream and eggs when i was making the mixture. I like it ( Read more... )

is the man! It was awesome seeing him in person at the Stanford Shopping Center last weekend. We lost a whole day of moving just for him ( Read more... )

A couple days ago I tried a recipe that Better Homes and Gardens mentioned this past issue ( Read more... )

anyone want to do a tapas party this weekend?

here's some recipe ideas to get you started