Tag Archives: Epicurious

A wake up call.

On the menu: Red Lentil Dal and Papaya Lassi It’s been a little over two weeks now since I officially declared a break from the blog. During that time, Kevin and I have settled in to being apart for the … Continue reading

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A funny little fruit.

On the Menu: Pork Tenderloin with Kumquat and Jalapeño Marmalade I first heard of this recipe on FoodPress, the WordPress spin-off that highlights the best of WordPress-hosted food blogs. It’s a site I visit daily to find inspiration for our … Continue reading

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This pie is addictive.

On the Menu: Crack Pie Here’s a big reason why I am not a real foodie: when I discovered that David Chang’s Momofuku Milk Bar ships their pies nationally overnight, I thought “Oooh! I can have one shipped to Maine! … Continue reading

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All that allspice…

On the menu: Lebanese Lentil and Rice Pilaf with Blackened Onions Guess what? We are still cooking, even though our last few posts may reflect the contrary. It’s been a crazy couple of weeks with class projects, thesis work, and … Continue reading

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It’s actually vegetarian!

On the menu: Broiled Portobello Caps, Chickpea Fries, and Sauteed Collard Greens At a very unhealthy Super Bowl potluck last weekend, some friends of ours were explaining their new quest in the kitchen: one meat a week. We were inspired, … Continue reading

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Lemongrass Chicken

We love Thai food. Lemongrass is used a lot in Thai cooking. We’ve cooked with lemongrass a few times, and we almost always get something with lemongrass in it when we go out for Thai. We checked out some Thai … Continue reading

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Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce and Coconut Basmati Rice

It’s time for Thai! Maine has a plethora of Thai restaurants, and we’ve taken full advantage of them. We’ve made two Thai soups before, and we’ll write about them when we make them again, but this was our first foray … Continue reading

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New Year’s Kickoff Chili

We had a great holiday season this year! For Christmas, I got a round Corningware baking dish, an immersion blender, a cast iron skillet, a fabulous apron, and a bunch of Penzeys Spices (straight from Wisconsin!), and Kevin got an … Continue reading

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Autumn Pork Stew

We realize that winter is here, but our calendar says winter doesn’t start until December 21st. We had to have one last taste of fall, though. The apples at the grocery store are still pretty decent too, so that made … Continue reading

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