December 2010
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You Say Sleepover, I Say Shrimp On A Toothpick
Shrimp Scampi Fried Shrimp *Recipe follows story My Italo-Brooklyn upbringing is the reason why I can never venture anywhere empty handed.   New Years Eve 2002.  I was going to a friends friends house in Port Chester, and I was hitching a ride from the couple I longed to call blood – the big brother and big sister of my heart - Tracie and Mike.    I didn’t have a license then, I don’t have...
Dec 31st
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Chickpea Curry In A Hurry
Chickpea & Spinach Curry With Yogurt Sauce *Recipe follows story When it’s cold outside, I wish a big, strong man was holding me to keep me warm… But, I usually end up with a giant mug of tea, wrapped in blankets - like a human Tina-rito (that would be a Tina Burrito, fools) and or holding on for dear life to my giant king sized pillow. But, last night… It was all about...
Dec 30th
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The Manchegologues
Manchego & Anchovy Sandwich *Recipe follows story While walking and eating my way through Barcelona, every where I turned, I saw Manchego. Ok, maybe not every where I turned… I just happened to stumble upon food quite a bit - and it was always on a menu, at a market or farm stand… And, when I stumbled upon a purveyor of the manchego, I did what any food loving woman would do; I...
Dec 26th
Beauty In Breaking Down
Since my grandparents passed away - and my family went their separate ways - the holiday’s have changed.  No more assembly line of food distribution.  No more overcrowded Brooklyn basement with two folding tables extending into the spare bedroom. Since my parents left New York - and my brother followed (a year after) -  the holiday’s have changed.  No more family trips to Long Island,...
Dec 25th
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Winner Winner Ginzo Chicken Dinner
Grandma’s Chicken In The Oven (also known to my friends as Ginzo Fried Chicken) With Roasted Purple Potatoes, Parsnips & Arugula *Recipe follows story Closing out the year in noms feels pretty big, at least for me.   This year was bananas with a side of bananas - but I’m not making any noms with bananas… No. This is about chicken - the title and the pictures say...
Dec 24th
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A Shout Out For The Vegan Nommers
Vegan Chocolate Cake Stuffed With Chopped Hazelnuts *Recipe follows story The office holiday party was the other day, so I made brownies - again - because time is precious and I had to finish season 2 of Dexter.  I couldn’t be rolling shit out and maneuvering trays in and out of the oven.  I had to stick something in the oven - and sit - immediately.  I needed a one batch wonder… ...
Dec 22nd
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Cookie Monster Madness
Pineapple Turnovers Toffee Bars ‘Tis the season for treats and sugar highs. Nancy thought it would be lovely to invite 8 of her friends, to her house, for a giant, adult, female sugar rush.  Also known as a Cookie Swap. Lovely idea it was, my dear friend… The cookies were delicious and quite nommy. So much so - that I’m still tweaking out. Coming out of a sugar high is hard...
Dec 21st
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D.C. Dining Chapter 2: Birthday Bolognese (Also,...
Bolognese *Recipe follows story To finish off birthday weekend in D.C. - one last nom was whipped up. Originally, gravy was to be made…   I was supposed to mark D.C. with my mom’s classic, meaty and pork filled delight - but plans were changed and, suddenly, folks were coming over to watch the Eagles game.  Chris, Stef and I - stood on a street corner (somewhere between their house and...
Dec 20th
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Happy Birthday, Bestie (Almost 3 months late)
Cioppino *Recipe follows story I knew the trip down to D.C. for Stef’s 30th birthday would be well worth its weight in hugs and noms.  I was excited to give hugs, dance, celebrate the amazing life and beauty of my best friend and cook - in honor of one of the absolute most important people in my life.   I already knew Chris (Stef’s husband) and I were going to prepare dinner, for some friends,...
Dec 19th
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In The Spirit Of Christmas - I've Done Some...
Stuffed Peppers *Recipe follows story Not to be vulgar or too honest, but the only thing getting stuffed - lately - in my apartment are peppers. I haven’t had a dinner guest in a while.  I’ve got sick friends.  Friends in school.  Friends that are too far away.  Friends gone for the holidays.  And it’s cold out so, frankly, I don’t blame anyone for not wanting to come...
Dec 17th
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My Lunchbox Is Better Than Yours, Damn Right -...
Loaded Acorn Squash Pizza *Recipe follows story To continue the series, dating myself  and loving it - I’d like to include a pizza I made the other morning. The weekend was packed with things to do… Holiday parties… A hop to the cemetery… Ladies brunch… By the time Sunday rolled around - I was so high on vodka, prayer and polenta…that I could only muster...
Dec 13th
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Stress Cooking Volume 1
Red Quinoa Veggie Burgers *Recipe follows story My brain’s been cluttered with family issues, which makes me want to cook and share… Or freeze… Instead of taking up smoking again.   With 3 large wonton soup containers, now filled with mixed bean soup and side door shelves lined with veggie burgers galore; my freezer looks like a food bank.   I took my stress and anger out on Jake,...
Dec 13th
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Stop, Brownie Time
Buxom Brownies *Recipe follows story Brownies were broughten, last weekend, for my friends birthday.  Nothing says I wish you the best year, ever, like a dozen fudgey treats.  But this time around,  I switched things up a bit, and took a suggestion from a co-workers wife (Oren shared your chocolate chip tip, Rachel).  In this iteration of the brownie, semi-sweet chips were used, whereas I...
Dec 10th
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Tis The Season For Hibernation
Fish Tacos With Mango, Avocado & Hearts of Palm Salsa & Jalapeno Lime Dressing *Recipe follows story As of late, I don’t know if it’s the cold weather, the fact that I’m so content with my friendships or laziness that’s making any and all men completely undesirable to me; with the exception of my favorite Showtime lovers - Hank Moody and Dexter Morgan.  I’m in love with a sex addict and...
Dec 8th
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Can We Go Steady Already?
Red Chard With Olives & Walnuts *Recipe follows story  I love food.  I think that’s pretty evident as I have this little food blog.  But I used to love food and be afraid of food (before I lost weight, while I was losing weight) and cooking has been an exercise in finding a healthy comfort in my love.  Making food, all kinds of food - healthy and, sometimes, not so healthy - has been a...
Dec 7th
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It's Easy Being Green...And Yellow...And Speckled...
Broccoli Rabe & Sausage Omelette *Recipe follows story After Duane, I didn’t think I’d meet anyone else… Then Javier came in to my life… I thought I’d be done, once I locked eyes with that Spaniard… Think again… Carlo came through my door - 42” of perfection and many splendid nights of noms and movie marathons… But - this weekend… 48” of good old fashioned MADE IN CHINA...
Dec 2nd