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Author Archives: shelly
cranberry bean stew
Autumn has arrived, sort of. One day it’s rainy, the next sunny. It’s too cold for t-shirts, but not cold enough for sweaters. Such is the schizophrenic nature of the weather in California. If it were honestly cold in these … Continue reading
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nyc: chinese supermarket
Wandering around Chinatown one evening, I happened upon the Feast of San Genarro, a noisy street fair on the cusp of Chinatown and Little Italy. I’d heard that the Feast of San Gennaro was once a charming event celebrating the … Continue reading
cool links
Here are some links to some food-related stories and content I’ve been looking at recently: Short films on food from the Media that Matters Film Festival (by way of Slow Food) 10 restaurants around the world worth the cost of … Continue reading
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lulav and etrog, cucumbers and lettuce
I was recently amused to see a lulav and etrog on display at the Berkeley Bowl. Apparently, you can order them from a guy at the produce section and buy them along with the rest of your groceries. The lulav … Continue reading
pixelated fondue
My favorite online comic recently ran a food-related strip. Anne, this one’s for you :).
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speaking of heritage turkeys…
I had completely forgotten that Derrick recently wrote about the cruelty inflicted on commercially grown turkeys. Do have a look. If your stomach is strong and you’re not eating lunch, check out the undercover PETA video that Derrick references.
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heritage turkeys
Would you believe it’s not too early to order a heritage turkey for Thanksgiving? Heritage Foods USA is offering a $10 discount on orders of fresh heritage turkeys delivered to your door two days before the national holiday of compulsive … Continue reading
lazy mezze meal
When I’m feeling lazy and the weather is warm, a light dinner of assorted mezze is very satisfying. Here are some ideas for small dishes, followed by a couple of recipes. Combine a few of these dishes with toasted country … Continue reading
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more news from nyc
I must have some sort of weird magnetic aura that attracts Israeli Knesset members. The other day I walked right past Silvan Shalom—former Israeli Foreign Minister—in the crowded theater district after seeing “The History Boys.” It’s pretty common to spot … Continue reading
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live from new york
I’m on vacation in NYC, hence the slowdown of posts. Foodwise, I’ve had: A corned beef sandwich on rye with mustard at Katz’s, which, I’m sorry to say, was better than the corned beef I make at home. Some sort … Continue reading
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