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Friday Finds 7.29.16

Last Friday in July! What are you guys up to? We’re heading over to our friends’ new place – we missed their housewarming so they invited us on by for a barbecue. I’m waffling between making a blueberry centric pie…

Dashi Butter Basted Steak Recipe

I know I’m a broken record, but wow, it’s August already? Remember when you were a kid and summer vacation seemed to stretch out forever?! I don’t know if it’s getting older or if it’s just that we don’t…

Friday Finds 7.15.16

Whomp! Middle of July already. Where is the summer going? Oh wait, I know, I’ve been spending way too much time playing Pokemon Go, convincing Mike to creep around in the late of the night, trying to follow the…

Sicilian Gnocchi with Sardines

People are always thinking that Mike and I eat pretty decently. And for the most part, it’s true. But, lots of times our meals (especially dinners) are leftovers hobbled together into some sort of strange smorgasbord that I enjoy…

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Cold Noodle Summer Salad with Salmon

Give me all the noodles, even in the summer. I don’t mind sweating over a bowl of ramen or pho, especially if it’s homemade. But, if you’re not up for the noodle sweats, don’t worry, I’ve got your back…

Phnom Penh Cambodian Style Fried Chicken Wings

There’s a restaurant in Vancouver that’s known for its fried chicken wings. It’s a hole in the wall kinda joint in Chinatown, where you have to line up for hours, usually in the rain, for your hit of chicken wing…

Fourth of July Flag Burgers

Happy Fourth friends! Mike and I decided to have a burger off this year. We came up with the brilliant idea of making flag burgers with alternating layers of red (beef) and white (turkey) meat! While I’m not very…

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Canada Day Maple Rye Cedar Salmon

Happy Canada Day friends! I love making flag foods but Canada’s flag isn’t the easiest to render in food. I wish I was a little more adept at it. I’ve been wanting to make Canada Day jello, much like this American…

Vegas Uncork'd is the Best Food Festival in the World

I'm 2 pounds heavier and a lot of dollars lighter than last week because we spent the last three days eating our faces off at the 12th annual Vegas Uncork'd. …

Oven Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Fish Sauce Recipe

I am a brussel sprout fiend. It wasn't always so, but now, I am a true brussel sprout lover. Growing up we never ate brussel sprouts. I'm thinking that it's …

The easiest way to make french fries at home

There’s nothing more satisfying than effortlessly turning raw ingredients into a simple, iconic dish; like taking a handful of flour, eggs, water and turning it into fresh hand shaped pasta. …

Taco Seasoning

Fresh, fragrant, super easy, and flavorful homemade taco seasoning is way better than store bought. Who doesn’t love tacos? I love fast and easy hard shell tacos with ground beef, lettuce, …

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Quick and Easy Bolognese Chinese Style (Zha Jiang Mian)

That pure comfort classic: zha jiang mian. Thick and chewy noodles tossed in a fried pork sauce topped off with crisp cucumbers and green…

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Pan Fried Fish Sauce Chicken Wings with Shishito Peppers

This recipe was inspired by the June issue of Bon Appetit. Just before Mike and I left on a camping trip, we checked our mail (this doesn’t happen very often, adult fail) and there was a magazine waiting for me! I…

Friday Finds 6.24.16

It’s the last Friday in June and Summer has officially started – where has the time gone?! We’re going to spend the weekend outside, soaking up some sun. And speaking of sun, can you believe the photo above was…

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Frozen Funfetti Cake Pops

It’s Popsicle Week! That magical week once a year where everybody (it really does seem like everybody!) gathers around the pool to eat frozen on a stick goodness. I’m all about frozen pops, especially with it being as hot…