Monthly Archives: April 2008

Twice-Baked Potatoes

Recipe from the archives. I am not a runner.  I have been an enthusiastic swimmer and an occasional biker in the past, but running always seemed out of my reach.  Amazingly, I just signed up to run the Chicago Half Marathon on September 14.  I will be running with the National AIDS Foundation and working […]

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Felicia - Congratulations on your new running commitment :)

Felicia - Congratulations on your new running commitment :)

Gemma - Thank you Felicia. So far so good. I’m amazed I haven’t missed a day yet this week. I’m tempted to skip every time…

Aran - Wow… congratulations! I wish I had that kind of commitment level to physical exercise. Unfortunately, I don’t. But I’m glad you will be running the marathon and I’m glad you made these potatoes semi-helathy, semi-decadent. Half and half!

Aran - Wow… congratulations! I wish I had that kind of commitment level to physical exercise. Unfortunately, I don’t. But I’m glad you will be running the marathon and I’m glad you made these potatoes semi-helathy, semi-decadent. Half and half!

Gemma - Yep, it’s all about variety and moderation — so I hear.

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Colcannon

The carbohydrate-phobia that swept the country a few years ago really took a toll on the lowly potato. While it is often thought to lack any kind of nutritional content, it is actually a great source of vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, and fiber.  Colcannon is a comforting Irish dish made of mashed potatoes and […]

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Aran - looks wonderful. can never have too many potatoes!

Gemma - Thanks Aran,
A few potatoes can make a nice meal any night.

Radish and Buttermilk Soup

I primarily find myself using buttermilk in baking recipes, where it’s tangy flavor adds unmatched depth to biscuits or pancakes.  However, I always enjoy using the leftover portion from the quart in simple recipes that play-up buttermilk’s unique taste.  This soup takes minutes to make and is wonderfully refreshing. Radish and Buttermilk SoupAdapted from Gourmet […]

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Aran - How unusual but refreshing it must be. I have some buttermilk in the fridge and I should definitely use it in soup. Maybe in a cold zucchini soup? What a great idea you had!

ellen - that looks delicious! nice to run into you yesterday!

rachel - What an amazing idea! I love it!!

Gemma - Hi Aran, I love cold zucchini soup. I hope it turns out well!
Thanks Ellen and Rachel, it is a nice treat on a spring day.

Simple Broccoli Salad

  This past Easter, my Uncles Jack and Dave hosted us for a laid-back afternoon of food and drinks.  The light in their house is gorgeous and I couldn't keep myself from taking pictures of all the beautiful food (and their Burmese cats).  One dish that I really enjoyed was a simple, sweet and savory […]

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Kalyn - Sounds fabulous! (Mayo and sunflower seeds, two of my favorite foods!)

Kalyn - Sounds fabulous! (Mayo and sunflower seeds, two of my favorite foods!)

Nick - Show pictures of the Cats!

Nick - Show pictures of the Cats!

Aran - The salad sounds delicious but I really want to see photos of the cats and the gorgeous house! I’m snoopy!

Aran - The salad sounds delicious but I really want to see photos of the cats and the gorgeous house! I’m snoopy!

sarah - is the broccoli blanched? It looks so green! Is that just a result of chilling with the mayonnaise?

sarah - is the broccoli blanched? It looks so green! Is that just a result of chilling with the mayonnaise?

Gemma - Thanks Kalyn, it is easy and delicious.
Hi Nick and Aran, I will be sure to add some pictures of the cats when I get back home on Monday.
Hi Sarah, you can blanch the broccoli if you would like. I believe it was slightly blanched in the photo version.
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Gemma - Thanks Kalyn, it is easy and delicious.
Hi Nick and Aran, I will be sure to add some pictures of the cats when I get back home on Monday.
Hi Sarah, you can blanch the broccoli if you would like. I believe it was slightly blanched in the photo version.
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Tracy - Yum, I love that kind of a salad. I usually use raisins but cranberries sound better!

Tracy - Yum, I love that kind of a salad. I usually use raisins but cranberries sound better!

Gemma - Hi Tracy,
I’ve found that I really like the cranberries, or even sultanas. Sometimes plain old raisins are too cloyingly sweet for me.

Gemma - Hi Tracy,
I’ve found that I really like the cranberries, or even sultanas. Sometimes plain old raisins are too cloyingly sweet for me.

sophia - this sounds delish!

sophia - this sounds delish!