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Yummy Links: From Club Sandwiches to Street Food
- There's nothing quite as delicious as the classic club sandwich.— Serious Eats
- Stressed? Here are 10 nutrients that can help relieve the tension. — Chow
- Paula Deen's beauty advice is featured in next month's Allure.
Muffin Top Tin: Love It or Hate It?
Ever since I saw this muffin top pan ($19.95) on Serious Eats the other day, I can't seem to get it out of my head. The author of the story, a self-professed muffin-bottom lover, employs the pan to make other things, like individual quiches, gratins, and tarts. I, too, have never really understood the allure of the muffin top, but after reading the descriptive uses for the pan, I kind of want one.
Will Wal-Mart's New Cookies Hurt the Girl Scouts?
Over the years, world's biggest retailer Wal-Mart has been the source of heated scrutiny for many organizations, from labor unions to environmental groups. The grocery giant's latest purported victim? The Girl Scouts.
Monday's Leftovers: Italian Sausage & Tomato Pasta
I got a little carried away at the grocery store this weekend, and as a result, I've got way too much Italian sausage left over in my fridge. So tonight, I'm going to assemble a quick pasta toss that makes the most of Italian sausage's fat and flavor without going overboard on the cased meats.
Since those links carry lots of zing, the key is to keep the rest of the ingredients sparse and simple.
All the News That's Fit to Eat — Feb. 4, 2009
- Few things are simpler, less expensive, and more satisfying than homemade shortbread. — Los Angeles Times
- Restaurants, facing dire consequences, are now willing to bend over backwards for customers. — New York Times
- How has the classic martini transformed itself over the years?
Yummy Links: From Pork Belly Sandwiches to Perfect Pesto
- For only eight bucks, you can enjoy pork belly sandwiches in the comforts of your own home. — Serious Eats
- Niman Ranch has run out of money. — Gourmet
- Check out the pretty packaging on Jamie Oliver's collection of chutneys and marmalades.
Come Party With Me: Romantic Valentine's Day Dinner - The Look
Valentine's Day is less than a week away and the only thing stopping you from having an incredibly lovey-dovey dinner with your lover is yourself. It's not impossible, you can plan a private little passionate evening for you and your honey bun that's sure to be 101 pounds of fun. Many couples feel pressured to spend a lot of money on an expensive meal at a fancy restaurant in order to properly celebrate their love for one another.
Wood Disk Placemat: Love It Or Hate It?
There's something about these Wood Disk Placemats that I find wonderfully striking. The symmetrical circles, and beautiful wooden tones are really alluring. However, they're sort of retro, in that weird trivet on your grandma's table sort of way, and I'm not sure I would actually want them in my house.
Lunchtime Tips
My little sister Trish recently began her career as a working woman. Now that she is confined to an office for eight hours a day she has realized the importance of packing a filling and healthy lunch. To help her out I've put together a bunch of lunchtime tips.
Passover Pics
Although I wasn't lucky enough to attend this Seder dinner that one of GeekSugar's friend's hosted on Monday night to celebrate Passover, I was ecstatic when she sent me the beautiful pictures. Isn't the table setting absolutely gorgeous?? I love the alluring gold plates and the Moroccan inspired glasses.
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