Category Archives: Food

Weekly Photo Challenge: Dinnertime

I just returned from two weeks in Japan, Osaka and Kyoto specifically … two glorious weeks where dinnertimes were a dizzying array of authentic Japanese food, everything from sushi to ramen to shabu-shabu to my absolute favorite: tonkatsu, a breaded … Continue reading

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Tokyo Dine & Dash: Cafe N3331

I’ve dined in some far-out places in Tokyo, but few match lunch at Cafe N3331 in the Akihabara section of Tokyo. The cafe is situated on a platform that sits right between two JR commuter rail lines, and as you … Continue reading

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Recipe: Slow Cooker Irish Beef Stew

I’m not sure if this stew could be termed an actual Irish stew, which I believe involves lamb rather than beef, but I made it on St. Patrick’s Day, and that’s close enough for me. Stew of any kind is … Continue reading

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Recipe: Creamy Broccoli Soup

I recently came in possession of a LOT of broccoli. So you know what they say: When life gives you broccoli, make soup! This is a pretty easy recipe that’s an amalgamation of a number of recipes I found online. … Continue reading

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Recipe: Ridiculously Easy Marinara Sauce

I found this recipe on an online cooking site, and I was amazed at how easy and delicious it is — and I’m all about easy and delicious. While this sauce could be the star of the show in a … Continue reading

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Recipe: Hot and Sour Soup!

I just LOVE a good Asian hot and sour soup, and I’ve just discovered the easiest recipe in the world for making it. In fact, it’s so easy, it takes less than 30 minutes from start to finish. Slivering the … Continue reading

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Building The Perfect Breakfast

Those of you who have visited my blog know that I loves me my breakfast. But this morning I may have actually outdid myself as I created this nutritional powerhouse! Let me walk you through it:

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Recipe: Who Wants Turkey Chili?!?

Man, I love a good chili, so I make it a lot. Typically, it’s something I can throw together quickly that will yield meals for the next few days, or frozen for the future, or the apocalypse, whichever comes first. … Continue reading

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My Morning Ritual, Part 2: The Cereal Killer

A month ago I shared with you the first part of my daily morning ritual, the upon-awakening agenda that consisted of a perfectly toasted Thomas English Muffin with a thin spread of Philly Cream Cheese and a hot cuppa joe. … Continue reading

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My Morning Ritual, Part 1

What’s the best part of waking up in the morning? It’s my morning ritual of a hot cuppa Joe, and a Thomas’ English Muffin smeared with non-fat Philly cream cheese (being from Philly, it’s my cream cheese of choice). Then … Continue reading

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