Monthly Archives: February 2010

Emily’s Post

In honor of Valentines Day….HOW CAN A MAN WITH ALMOST NO MONEY TAKE A GIRL OUT? Let us imagine a young man who is lucky enough to have a regular job, but whose pay leaves very little for luxuries, in … Continue reading

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How to Roast a Chicken

This is our fool proof roasted chicken recipe with crispy skin.  It originally came out of Alice Waters’ The Art of Simple Food (I think?).  This is our go-to-meal for guests that’s so easy and can be paired with pretty … Continue reading

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Foil Baked Sea Bass with Mushroom Sauce and Quinoa for GERD Sufferers

Music: Low Man – Alberta Cross Soooo…I was very recently diagnosed with GERD. I won’t go into the ugly details but I’ve got vocal cords that look something like the Normandy beaches (too soon?).  This is not so fun when … Continue reading

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Tiramisu – Sweet Thursday

Music: Heavy Lifting – Ambulance LTD To quote Kurt, after being fed this on Sunday, “This is my favorite dessert, I would ask for this as my last meal if I were on death row.  I could die tonight, flip … Continue reading

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Emily’s Post

THE LETTER NO WOMAN SHOULD EVER WRITE The mails carry letters every day that are so many packages of TNT should their contents be exploded by falling into wrong hand (I swear that’s how this sentence reads – copied it … Continue reading

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Leave The Gun, Take The Eggplant Parmesan – Sunday Dinner

Music: Speak Softly Love – Andy Williams This was one of the Sunday Dinners menus that was near and dear to our hearts. It is pretty traditional Italian fare and we shared it with friends Peter, Erin and Kurt. It’s … Continue reading

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