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Cook’s Library: Top 10 Cooking Books- Authentic Mexican 20th Anniversary Ed: Regional Cooking from the Heart of Mexico1 by Rick Bayless
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Monthly Archives: November 2011
Changes
This post might contain what some people would consider Too Much Information. If you’re only interested in recipes, I suggest you skip this one. A little over a year ago, I started having insomnia — in short bouts at first, … Continue reading
Simplifying Thanksgiving
It has been nice to see all the new commenters and subscribers arriving here. I’m sorry I haven’t found time to post very much lately. Having a three-year-old seems to seriously curtail all other activities. That’s one of the reasons … Continue reading
Thanksgiving Recipes Galore
Looking for something to cook for Thanksgiving? Check out Pasplore, which composes fun mosaic images out of Thanksgiving recipes culled from food blogs. See if you can spot my Potato Gratin.
Turn Leftovers Into Soup
I’ve been trying to eat more soup lately. It’s the season for soup, but it’s also one of the best foods you can eat if you’re trying to lose weight or eat more healthy foods. Broth-based soups fill you up … Continue reading
