Leeks hardly get enough representation in recipes, which is so unfortunate. Hell, my boyfriend didn’t even know what a leek was until I brought a bundle home one day. He thought they were large scallions; to which I had to explain that they kinda sorta were, but weren’t. Leeks have this mild onion flavor that…
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Update: Top Ramen – Not just for broke college kids anymore. Now, also available for broke adults such as myself. At 33 cents a packet in my local grocery store, and even cheaper when buying in bulk, these bad boys have become a staple in my cooking repertoire. Plus, the best part about this recipe…
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Being born and raised in Hawaii, I can confirm that Spam was a way of life. It comes mixed in your fried rice, tops your ramen noodles, and is the most important ingredient in your favorite 711 snack (yes, you heard me right) – the Spam Musubi. It was so commonplace that I never bothered…
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So in other news, NYC’s bipolar weather decided it wanted to go from freezing winter temps to humid summer days within a matter of what feels like minutes. I guess I’m shit out of luck on that beach body then huh? Guess I’m gonna have to starve myself – I meant – choose healthier options.…
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Don’t take Gus Portokalos’ word that Windex cures all. It’d be more believable if he said it was Yiayia’s Avgolemono Soup. I first tried Avgolemono soup one cold day in Astoria many, many years ago. I had no idea what it was (let alone how to pronounce it), but my very-Greek server guaranteed I’d love…
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