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Coquinas Again?

Well I have to say I’ve been a little surprised how many searches for “coquina recipe” I’ve seen on my site stats. With that in mind, and given that we’re at the beach again, I figured: why not share another … Continue reading

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(Grilled) Meat on a Stick

OK, Summertime is officially here so it’s time to grill, right? Maybe you busted out your hibachi for the first time on Memorial Day, but one of the nicest things about living in the south is having month after month … Continue reading

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Cook, Where’s My Hasenpfeffer?

So we all know the Bugs Bunny episode, right? Our hasenpfeffer dinner started as a running joke with Josh’s older brother. For years now, I have been telling Matthew that I would make hasenpfeffer for his birthday dinner. Why? Well, … Continue reading

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Schnitzel!

OK, I can’t really explain my strange obsession with schnitzel. I have no German or Austrian heritage, but lately this tasty little treat has made it into a fairly regular rotation in our household. Granted, breading and frying anything is … Continue reading

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Hellish Relish

Back after a long hiatus, and with another culinary experiment. The following was inspired by watching one too many “hot challenges” on  Man vs. Food while trying to think of a way to liven up our Sunday night grilled burgers. … Continue reading

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Coquina Broth

We have been at the beach this week. It’s been cool in the days and windy at night–and I haven’t caught a single fish. We are usually down here on the Gulf when the water is warmer and can pretty … Continue reading

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Carne Asada Tacos

When I say tacos, do you think crunchy yellow shells, shredded lettuce, and cheddar cheese? Not me. Honestly, I was never a big fan of tacos as a kid because that was the stuff I grew up on–The #7 Combo … Continue reading

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Breakfast for Dessert (or Vice Versa)

Just a quick little post here about kesari. I guess I’m on a bit of an Indian theme lately…. Back in 2005, I spent three weeks touring India. Several times on that journey, I encountered a ridiculously sweet and ridiculously … Continue reading

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Masala Chai

I am the first up in the house on weekday mornings. It took me a while to realize it, but I actually like that half hour or so before anyone else is awake. I’m on auto-pilot to some degree–working out … Continue reading

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Josh and his Dad Experiment: Swamp Cookies

First, a disclaimer: These cookies are, well, a little weird. Second, a little background: I have a problem: I get my dried herbs and spices really cheaply. Our farmer’s market sells bulk herbs and spices, which means I get four … Continue reading

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