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Kate in the KitchenKate in the KitchenFood and wine explorations, delicious ramblings and the evocative fare of a passionate cook. Cooking and eating from the heart, for my family and for my health. Exploring wines, rambling on food and sharing recipes. Articles
Deconstructing Dukka
2008-06-09 02:23:00 Nuts, seeds…..it isn’t too complicated, but in trying to find out more information about this aromatic and amazing Middle Eastern spice mix (say ‘Doo-kah), I came across more variations on a theme than I ever anticipated. It’s just nuts. And seeds! But apparently, it’s one of those ‘authentic’ spice blends that varies as much as the ...
It’s JUNE? Where??
2008-06-03 15:56:00 The calendar is wrong. Or somewhere, the weather hasn’t realized that it’s June . Not in our neck of the woods. Despite the fact that on Sunday, the first day of the most glorious of summer months, it was a beautifully warm, sunny and exceptionally perfect day that was spent in a near idyllic state staring at the diamond flecked waters of Loveless Lake, it disappeared by the following morning, leaving in its wake a tepid memory to carry us through. Severe storms and more hail are forecasted for later in the week. We’ve become hail-weary in our state. This is why: (photo courtesy of Mpls Star Tribune) Folks, those are not eggs- that is hail. Ice stones thrown from the sky with such force that they shatter windows, siding, trees, shrubs and anything unfortunate enough to stand in its way. They turn your car into a pock-marked sorry little thing. It’s NOT fun. This was the result of a Memorial Weekend storm that spawned a tornado barely 5 miles from us, destroyi...
Dairy gets a ?Dear John? letter?.
2008-05-30 16:27:00 An Open Letter To All Things Casein- I’m breaking up with you for good, and no- this will not be an on-again, off-again deal. We’re done. I have loved you and been faithful to you and yet lately you have given me nothing but heartbreak. You have become unfaithful to me. I trusted you for so many ... More About: John , Dairy
Millet Salad with Corn and Pepper
2008-05-27 18:26:00 I’m going crazy about grain, but this is a very good thing as opposed to going nuts for something like deep fried cheese curds, washed down with a diet soda (with Splenda!) and tackling a mountain of ice cream slathered in hot fudge for dessert. Ahhh….no. Ok, well I admit to a little frozen yogurt action but ... More About: Corn , Salad , Pepper
Into summer we go?.
2008-05-23 05:49:00 But first, a look at the colors of Springtime in Minnesota. And yes, it was as beautiful as it looks. This is what is currently happening around my yard as the spring blooms unfurl their beauty. Enjoy the holiday weekend; drive safe, play safe and eat something wonderful! Lake Loveless awaits, and I will see you next ... More About: Summer , In The Garden
Everyone loves sandwiches, part 2
2008-05-22 15:53:00 The current issue of Eating Well magazine has the mother lode of exotic burger recipes for summer grilling, courtesy of meat-meister Bruce Aidells. As soon as I read over them, I mentally tagged almost all of them for a trial run in my kitchen. We LOVE burgers in this house, and what could be better ... More About: Part , Sandwiches
Everyone loves sandwiches
2008-05-19 14:51:00 Although it is widely debated on whether or not the 4th Earl of Sandwich, John Montagu, truly did invent the modern sandwich, it’s more likely that any history you find on the subject will list him as only the namesake, not the inventor. Montagu apparently was quite the gambler- among other afflictions and incompetencies- and ... More About: Sandwiches
Splendid Risotto
2008-05-14 02:18:00 One thing that you probably don’t know about me is that I am an avid bird watcher, and this time of year is really fun to keep my eyes on the surrounding trees as it is prime Warbler migration, and lots of really interesting birds are making their way through Minnesota to their summer homes ... More About: Risotto
Springtime in Minnesota
2008-05-05 16:24:00 We all know words words or phrases that instill in us a wonderful sense of joy and contentment. For my 14-year old, I think the word ‘Dinnertime!’ or the phrase ‘Steak for dinner!’ would be his top choice. I know lots of folks who would love to hear ‘Time for dessert!’ or ‘How ’bout some ... More About: Minnesota , Springtime
Painting a thousand words
2008-05-03 18:47:00 I got a heavy dose of lentil fever this week. Thankfully I had the motivation to toss this together prior to languishing on the sofa with yet another rotten head cold as then Mike had at least something reasonable to eat while I sputtered, hacked and dripped through a few miserable days. It was nice ... More About: Painting , Words , Thousand
Indian Red Rice Pulao
2008-04-29 15:39:00 Sometimes I feel like mentally flogging myself for not going with my gut instinct when it first urges me to do something, and on occasion, it really comes back to slap me good. Like seeing some ultra-bargain in any random store and thinking ‘Wow, I should get some of that.’ - insert any item into ... More About: Indian , Rice , Pulao
Szechuan Chicken and Red Rice Salad
2008-04-25 16:57:00 In the back of my mind I have been aware that there is a whole range of rice varieties out there that our mild midwestern palates have yet to conquer; grains like black or red rice, but I never really thought about it much past ‘Hmm…. wonder what that tastes like?’ and then of course, ... More About: Rice , Salad , Chicken , Szechuan
Mexican Quinoa makes it a Wrap
2008-04-21 14:36:00 I am in luuuuve… seriously, with this whole grains cookbook I bought by Minnesota chef and author Robin Asbell. I have had my eye on it since it came out, paging through it here and there and thinking about adding it to my collection but something stopped me every time; I made a pledge ... More About: Mexican , Quinoa , Wrap
I now have a 14-year old!
2008-04-19 16:10:00 Happy Birthday Griffin!!!! April 1994- Two weeks old (with my Mom). He could fit on my forearm, he was so tiny. Happy birthday, young man!! More About: Year
Ancho Corn Chile Sauce
2008-04-17 16:31:00 To say that I have an healthy obsession with food magazines is like saying the sun rises each morning- it’s just a given, for sure and I don’t fight with myself about it anymore. At one point I think I topped out at receiving seven or eight every month, but these days I keep it ... More About: Corn , Chile , Sauce
Foods worth repeating
2008-04-14 14:33:00 The only reason that I will never make a dish twice is if I happen to come across a recipe that is so bad even my talents in the Extreme Recipe Makeover department couldn’t possibly fix it. This doesn’t happen that often. As much as I love variety, and I love trying new recipes and ... More About: Worth , Foods
Kona Kampachi two ways
2008-04-08 15:59:00 One good thing about blogging, besides the endless supply of like-minded friends on line, is the occasional contact from some company interested in talking to you about blogging, interviewing you for a magazine, or getting their product into your hands. In the past six months I have been featured in two local magazines that did ... More About: Kona
Roasted Red Pepper Sauce with Fresh Mozzarella
2008-04-02 16:57:00 I love pasta but have grown very weary of tomato based sauces, so this recipe from the February issue of Food and Wine magazine seemed a perfect alternative to something- again- from a jar. Not to mention it had fresh mozzarella in it- yeah, say it with me now…. cheeeeeeeese. Fresh cheeeeeese. This was a delicious ... More About: Pepper , Sauce
Winter refuses to release it?s grip on us?..
2008-03-31 16:39:00 All those bare patches of grass are getting a fresh covering of snow today; depending on who is making the weather report we will likely see anywhere from 4-8″ . The back yard had more bare spots as it faces south. The garden beds haven’t yet sprung to life as our temps have not been that consistently ... More About: Rants , Winter , Raves , Release , Hysteria
In sickness, and in health?with soup
2008-03-27 12:03:00 I firmly believe that one aspect of a good spouse is their willingness to care for you when you are sick. Granted, no one wants to deal with yucky stuff like the flu, or food poisoning, or even think about kissing you when your nose is disgusting and gloppy, but it happens, and having someone ... More About: Health , Soup , Sickness
A quick Chili for dinner
2008-03-24 14:32:00 Quick, simple, fast and good. Not to mention…everything on hand. I’m have this bad habit sometimes that I am, as of late, becoming more and more aware of and that is my torturous way of thinking so many things to a halfway completion point and then leaving them undone. It crosses all boundaries too; I pull ... More About: Dinner , Quick , Chili
Maple Tapioca with Pralines
2008-03-21 15:42:00 I just love tapioca pudding and am constantly fending off urges at the grocer’s to buy a tub of Kozy Shack’s tapioca, pick up a plastic spoon at the deli and sit contentedly in my car spooning up every creamy nubbly bite. I could easily do this, although I am certain that I would feel ... More About: Maple
What to drink?.Wine News
2008-03-19 17:29:00 Being as there is the near endless and exhaustive, but thoroughly enjoyable task of keeping track of my wine adventures and that of the Grape Nutz wine lovers group I started, I made a new blog especially for all the wine stuff going down in my life. The Grape Nutz Here you will find any and ... More About: News , Wine , Drink
Lime infused Salmon with Arroz Amarillo
2008-03-17 16:51:00 I am a huge fan of authentic cuisine; you know, the type that defines a region, a town a back-country or a family. It’s the recipes stored in the minds of elders, and handed down through careful teachings and hand-on knowledge. It’s why I love Saveur magazine- they are all about authentic cuisine and they ... More About: Arroz , Lime , Amarillo
WCB- Sad Face
2008-03-15 15:02:00 We have some serious sad face going on over here in the Kitchen from learning of our lovely kitty friend Upsie who was recently diagnosed with a terminal illness. I have followed Upsie’s antics on Weekend Cat Blogging probably since I started showing up around the blogosphere; I think Upsie and Sher were one of ... More About: Face
The letter ?P? for dinner
2008-03-13 14:58:00 As in Pasta with prosciutto and peas. and tomatoes and spinach and white beans and goat cheese. In my effort to cook our meals with more of an eye towards healthier- and we’ll disregard the potential drawback of prosciutto and goat cheese in this one, since, really, there were a lot of other good things in it- ... More About: Dinner , Letter
Red Curry Peanut Noodles
2008-03-11 15:08:00 I love noodle dishes; simply, easy and tasty, and I am forever in a quest to find the next best recipe for an easy meal. So, in spotting this recipe in February’s Food and Wine magazine, I immediately pulled it out, knowing it would be wonderful. I had everything I needed to make it and in ... More About: Peanut , Curry , Noodles
Milestone?.
2008-03-09 23:00:00 100,000 Others may have gotten there before me, but today, Sunday the 9th, I passed the 100,000 mark for hits on the blog. To me anyway, this is pretty nice. More About: Milestone
A new home for Weekend Cat Blogging!
2008-03-07 22:50:00 Visit Bustopher and Harmon at their new home for all the cat news, Weekend Cat Blogging , the war on meeses and any more feline mischief that they can get into. icanhaspnutbutr? More About: Home
Salmon and White Bean Salad
More articles from this author:2008-03-06 15:11:00 In keeping up with my goal to listen more to my body and give it what it is asking me for, somewhere I heard the urgent call that it wanted salmon and white beans. Huh? Yeah, I don’t really get that one either. A craving for vegetables? Ok, been there and done that. Pizza? Peanut butter ... More About: White , Bean , Salad 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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