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<generator>Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/</generator><item><title>Turkey 911! Solutions to Thanksgiving Kitchen Crises</title><link>http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/26/turkey-911-solutions-to-thanksgiving-kitchen-crises/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/26/turkey-911-solutions-to-thanksgiving-kitchen-crises/</guid><comments>http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/26/turkey-911-solutions-to-thanksgiving-kitchen-crises/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/category/poultry/" rel="tag">Poultry</a>, <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/category/thanksgiving/" rel="tag">Thanksgiving</a>, <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/category/holidays/" rel="tag">Holidays</a>, <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/category/how-to/" rel="tag">How To</a>, <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/category/method/" rel="tag">Method</a></p><div class="classy">
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<p>Photo: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lifeontheedge/" target="_blank">lifeontheedge</a>, Flickr</p>
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<em>by </em><a href="http://food.aol.com/bio-steven-stern" target="_blank"><em>Steven Stern</em></a><br />
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The joys of a holiday meal with family and friends can be less than abundant if you're the one putting the meal on the table. But don't worry -- your loved ones are forgiving, and most any culinary crisis can be patched over. Here's our quick fix guide to the most common emergencies. The Pilgrims had the Wampanoag to help them through the first Thanksgiving; you have us. <br />
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<b>The Turkey Is Still Frozen</b><br />
Give it a bath. You can safely speed up thawing by soaking the wrapped turkey in a sink full of cold water. Change the water every half hour or so. If you're starting with a rock-hard bird, you'll need thirty minutes per pound, so give yourself some time. <br />
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<b>I Don't Know If the Turkey Is Done</b><br />
If you don't own an instant-read thermometer, now is a good time to pick one up. It's really the only foolproof method for checking doneness. The thickest part of the thigh should be at least 170 degrees F, the breast 160. If you have to improvise, try slipping a knife deep into the thigh; the juices should run clear. <br />
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<b>The Turkey Is Unevenly Cooked</b><br />
If the breast is ready but the dark meat still undercooked (it happens to the best of us), slice the legs off and give them some extra time in the oven, preferably in a small roasting pan.<br /><p><a href="http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/26/turkey-911-solutions-to-thanksgiving-kitchen-crises/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Turkey 911! Solutions to Thanksgiving Kitchen Crises</em></a></p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/26/turkey-911-solutions-to-thanksgiving-kitchen-crises/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.slashfood.com/forward/19255043/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/26/turkey-911-solutions-to-thanksgiving-kitchen-crises/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a><br />]]></description><category>dry turkey</category><category>how to carve a turkey</category><category>how to cook turkey</category><category>thanksgiving</category><category>thanksgiving help</category><dc:creator>Slashfood Editor</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-11-26T09:30:00+00:00</dc:date></item><item><title>Thanksgiving Treats - A Pumpkin Made of Cake</title><link>http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/25/thanksgiving-treats-a-pumpkin-made-of-cake/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/25/thanksgiving-treats-a-pumpkin-made-of-cake/</guid><comments>http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/25/thanksgiving-treats-a-pumpkin-made-of-cake/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/category/how-to/" rel="tag">How To</a>, <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/category/thanksgiving/" rel="tag">Thanksgiving</a>, <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/category/fall/" rel="tag">Fall</a></p><div class="classy">
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We're now in the last push before Thanksgiving. There's no time to carefully make <a target="_blank" href="http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/19/thanksgiving-treats-marzipan-bites/">marzipan treats</a> or <a target="_blank" href="http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/11/thanksgiving-treats-hard-maple-syrup-candy/">tasty maple concoctions</a>. But there is still the possibility of sweetness without resorting to the old-school pie baking. Simply put down the pie shell, find a pumpkin-shaped pan and whip up a delicious, show-stopping cake.<br />
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The orange squash is one of the most undervalued delicacies in the world of food. By adding it to a cake, you get all the rich and spicy flavor contrasted with vanilla or chocolate. Since this is a cake, it can be made ahead of time -- freeing up the oven for the last-minute fare -- and adds some three-dimensional whimsy to your holiday table.<p><a href="http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/25/thanksgiving-treats-a-pumpkin-made-of-cake/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Thanksgiving Treats - A Pumpkin Made of Cake</em></a></p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/25/thanksgiving-treats-a-pumpkin-made-of-cake/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.slashfood.com/forward/19253037/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/25/thanksgiving-treats-a-pumpkin-made-of-cake/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a><br />]]></description><category>pumpkin</category><category>pumpkin cake</category><category>pumpkin cake pan</category><category>PumpkinCake</category><category>PumpkinCakePan</category><category>Thanksgiving recipes</category><category>Thanksgiving Treats</category><category>ThanksgivingRecipes</category><category>ThanksgivingTreats</category><dc:creator>Monika Bartyzel</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-11-25T15:00:00+00:00</dc:date></item><item><title>Spicy Miso Soup</title><link>http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/23/spicy-miso-soup/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/23/spicy-miso-soup/</guid><comments>http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/23/spicy-miso-soup/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/category/recipes/" rel="tag">Recipes</a>, <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/category/how-to/" rel="tag">How To</a>, <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/category/comfort-food/" rel="tag">Comfort Food</a>, <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/category/soups-salads/" rel="tag">Soups/Salads</a>, <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/category/the-skinny-chef/" rel="tag">The Skinny Chef</a></p><div class="classy">
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I love savory hot foods and miso soup is the perfect rainy day dish to fill the tummy and help you shake off the chill. Even if you aren't in the mood for visiting your local sushi bar, you can still make miso at home.<br />
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Miso soup is one of those mysterious dishes that might look hard to prepare, but in fact is the easiest thing in the world -- and it just happens to be low in fat and calories. You can find the paste in your local health-food store and as long as you store it in an airtight zipper-lock bag, it will store well for months in the meat drawer of your fridge.<br />
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The only downside to miso is the sodium content. Health professionals say to stay under 2,300 milligrams of salt a day, that's 1 teaspoon. In most packaged miso pastes, one tablespoon can contain up to 750 milligrams alone. So, look for the reduced-sodium or light version that still has the rich flavor with a lot less salt. Get my recipe for spicy miso soup after the jump.<p><a href="http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/23/spicy-miso-soup/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Spicy Miso Soup</em></a></p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/23/spicy-miso-soup/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.slashfood.com/forward/19250687/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/23/spicy-miso-soup/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a><br />]]></description><category>jennifer iserloh</category><category>Miso</category><category>miso soup</category><category>miso soup recipe</category><category>skinny chef</category><category>spicy miso</category><dc:creator>Jennifer Iserloh</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-11-23T13:00:00+00:00</dc:date></item><item><title>Hot Mexican Cocoa with Stone-Ground Chocolate</title><link>http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/20/hot-mexican-cocoa-with-stone-ground-chocolate/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/20/hot-mexican-cocoa-with-stone-ground-chocolate/</guid><comments>http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/20/hot-mexican-cocoa-with-stone-ground-chocolate/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/category/chocolate/" rel="tag">Chocolate</a>, <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/category/recipes/" rel="tag">Recipes</a>, <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/category/how-to/" rel="tag">How To</a>, <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/category/mexico/" rel="tag">Mexico</a>, <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/category/the-skinny-chef/" rel="tag">The Skinny Chef</a></p><div class="classy">
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What makes chocolate so addictive?<br />
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Chocolate contains a variety of substances, which definitely have an effect on the mind or body chemistry. These include compounds like theobromine, the primary alkaloid in cocoa and chocolate also stimulates the heart and has many therapeutic uses.<br />
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People associate the "chocolate high" with the theobromine content, which oddly enough has a stronger biochemical effect for horses and is normally banned in horse racing since it's considered to give them a competitive edge.<br />
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Tryptophane, an essential amino acid and precursor to serotonin, that most people associate with turkey, can also be found in chocolate. Tryptophane can help to calm and relax the body, but I like chocolate simply for the fact that it's an easy way to spoil yourself! Get my recipe for Mexican hot chocolate after the jump.<p><a href="http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/20/hot-mexican-cocoa-with-stone-ground-chocolate/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Hot Mexican Cocoa with Stone-Ground Chocolate</em></a></p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/20/hot-mexican-cocoa-with-stone-ground-chocolate/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.slashfood.com/forward/19248045/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/20/hot-mexican-cocoa-with-stone-ground-chocolate/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a><br />]]></description><category>hot chocolate</category><category>HotChocolate</category><category>jennifer iserloh</category><category>JenniferIserloh</category><category>mexican hot chocolate</category><category>MexicanHotChocolate</category><category>skinny chef</category><category>SkinnyChef</category><dc:creator>Jennifer Iserloh</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-11-20T13:00:00+00:00</dc:date></item><item><title>LeNell It All - Playboy Bourbon Cooler</title><link>http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/19/lenell-it-all-playboy-bourbon-cooler/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/19/lenell-it-all-playboy-bourbon-cooler/</guid><comments>http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/19/lenell-it-all-playboy-bourbon-cooler/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/category/recipes/" rel="tag">Recipes</a>, <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/category/cocktails/" rel="tag">Cocktails</a>, <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/category/how-to/" rel="tag">How To</a></p><br />
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<p>Photo: LeNell Smothers</p>
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<em>Alabama-born <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/tag/Lenell+Smothers/" target="_blank">LeNell Smothers</a> defines herself first and foremost as a bartender, but she's been called many things -- most recently, the proprietress of <a href="http://www.lenells.com/" target="_blank">LeNell's</a> liquor store. She's owned her own whiskey label, called Red Hook Rye, and has been recognized by her home state as an honorary Colonel. Other interests include gin, sin and men.</em><br />
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My first truck load of household goods has arrived at <a href="http://www.casacoctel.com" target="_blank">Casa C&oacute;ctel</a>, my new home in Baja, Mexico. As I am unpacking my vintage Playboy collection and eagerly awaiting the arrival of my bourbon collection, I am reminded of one of my favorite drinks of all time.<br />
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Several years ago for my birthday, Miss Flighty Alberta Straub combined both her <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/09/lenell-it-all-jamaica/" target="_blank">jamaica</a> and her famous <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/11/lenell-it-all-spa-mix/" target="_blank">"Spa Mix"</a> with other delicious ingredients in what she calls her <a href="http://www.onnetworks.com/videos/cocktails-on-the-fly/bourbon-cooler" target="_blank">Playboy Bourbon Cooler</a>.<br />
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When she first sent me the instructions to prepare this drink for my birthday party, I was so nervous about getting every detail perfect. I was a bit intimidated about finally meeting this famous bar personality who had made plans to come to my former shop LeNell's in Brooklyn to host not only my birthday, but the store's anniversary.<br />
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As we assembled all the ingredients in some of my beautiful antique punch bowls and got to know each other better, I realized there was no need for the fear of not getting it all "perfect." It's not always about having an exact recipe, but understanding flavor and pleasing guests. Important lesson, indeed.<p><a href="http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/19/lenell-it-all-playboy-bourbon-cooler/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>LeNell It All - Playboy Bourbon Cooler</em></a></p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/19/lenell-it-all-playboy-bourbon-cooler/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.slashfood.com/forward/19246491/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/19/lenell-it-all-playboy-bourbon-cooler/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a><br />]]></description><category>Lenell It All</category><category>lenell smothers</category><category>LenellItAll</category><category>LenellSmothers</category><category>playboy</category><category>playboy bourbon cooler</category><category>PlayboyBourbonCooler</category><dc:creator>LeNell Smothers</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-11-19T17:00:00+00:00</dc:date></item><item><title>Thanksgiving Treats - Marzipan Bites</title><link>http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/19/thanksgiving-treats-marzipan-bites/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/19/thanksgiving-treats-marzipan-bites/</guid><comments>http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/19/thanksgiving-treats-marzipan-bites/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/category/candy/" rel="tag">Candy</a>, <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/category/how-to/" rel="tag">How To</a>, <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/category/thanksgiving/" rel="tag">Thanksgiving</a></p><div class="classy">
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<p>Marzipan pumpkins. Photo: Monika Bartyzel</p>
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One of the biggest secrets of the baking world is that some of the most impressive treats are often quite easy to make -- especially when marzipan is involved. That thick and nutty almond paste offers a flavor perfect for Thanksgiving treats, and can easily be molded into any number of holiday-specific nibbles, whether you're an old sculpture pro or feel that you have two left hands.<p><a href="http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/19/thanksgiving-treats-marzipan-bites/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Thanksgiving Treats - Marzipan Bites</em></a></p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/19/thanksgiving-treats-marzipan-bites/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.slashfood.com/forward/19243320/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/19/thanksgiving-treats-marzipan-bites/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a><br />]]></description><category>almond paste</category><category>AlmondPaste</category><category>marzipan</category><category>marzipan dough</category><category>MarzipanDough</category><category>Thanksgiving</category><category>Thanksgiving candy</category><category>Thanksgiving recipes</category><category>Thanksgiving treats</category><category>ThanksgivingCandy</category><category>ThanksgivingDinner</category><category>ThanksgivingRecipes</category><category>ThanksgivingTreats</category><dc:creator>Monika Bartyzel</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-11-19T16:00:00+00:00</dc:date></item><item><title>Baked Jalapeno Poppers</title><link>http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/16/baked-jalapeno-poppers/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/16/baked-jalapeno-poppers/</guid><comments>http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/16/baked-jalapeno-poppers/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/category/recipes/" rel="tag">Recipes</a>, <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/category/how-to/" rel="tag">How To</a>, <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/category/the-skinny-chef/" rel="tag">The Skinny Chef</a></p><div class="classy">
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Eating with your fingers is fun -- I'm not embarrassed to do it, even in public. That's one of the reasons why bar food, along with the spicy, crunchy salt coating, is so darn satisfying.<br />
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I don't believe in giving up anything when it comes to food, but I don't want my nibbles to take up my whole allotment of fat for the day. I created this version of jalape&ntilde;o poppers that are baked but still have the yummy contrast of creamy filling with crunchy breadcrumb coating.<p><a href="http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/16/baked-jalapeno-poppers/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Baked Jalapeno Poppers</em></a></p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/16/baked-jalapeno-poppers/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.slashfood.com/forward/19241206/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/16/baked-jalapeno-poppers/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a><br />]]></description><category>baked jalapeno poppers</category><category>BakedJalapenoPoppers</category><category>jalapeno</category><category>JalapenoPoppers</category><category>jennifer iserloh</category><category>JenniferIserloh</category><category>skinny chef</category><category>SkinnyChef</category><dc:creator>Jennifer Iserloh</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-11-16T13:00:00+00:00</dc:date></item><item><title>Perfectly Poached Eggs - Tip of the Day</title><link>http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/13/perfectly-poached-eggs-tip-of-the-day/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/13/perfectly-poached-eggs-tip-of-the-day/</guid><comments>http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/13/perfectly-poached-eggs-tip-of-the-day/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/category/recipes/" rel="tag">Recipes</a>, <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/category/how-to/" rel="tag">How To</a>, <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/category/eggs/" rel="tag">Eggs</a>, <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/category/tip-of-the-day/" rel="tag">Tip of the Day</a></p>Say goodbye to overcooked yolks or disintegrating egg whites -- perfectly poached eggs are easy with these useful tips.<p><a href="http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/13/perfectly-poached-eggs-tip-of-the-day/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Perfectly Poached Eggs - Tip of the Day</em></a></p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/13/perfectly-poached-eggs-tip-of-the-day/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.slashfood.com/forward/19233591/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/13/perfectly-poached-eggs-tip-of-the-day/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a><br />]]></description><category>brunch</category><category>egg</category><category>eggs</category><category>perfectly poached egg</category><category>perfectly poached eggs</category><category>PerfectlyPoachedEgg</category><category>PerfectlyPoachedEggs</category><category>poached egg recipe</category><category>poached eggs</category><category>PoachedEggRecipe</category><category>PoachedEggs</category><category>poaching eggs</category><category>PoachingEggs</category><dc:creator>Alexa Weibel</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-11-13T09:00:00+00:00</dc:date></item><item><title>Thanksgiving Treats: Hard Maple Syrup Candy</title><link>http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/11/thanksgiving-treats-hard-maple-syrup-candy/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/11/thanksgiving-treats-hard-maple-syrup-candy/</guid><comments>http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/11/thanksgiving-treats-hard-maple-syrup-candy/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/category/candy/" rel="tag">Candy</a>, <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/category/how-to/" rel="tag">How To</a>, <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/category/thanksgiving/" rel="tag">Thanksgiving</a></p><br />
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<p>Photo: Monika Bartyzel</p>
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When we think of Thanksgiving, thoughts usually turn to lavish feasts and a celebration of all things savory. But just as much as this November holiday is a time to come together for massive meals, it's also the perfect time to infuse fall flavor with a dollop of sweetness. Over the next few weeks, I'll be dipping into some fun and easy ways to sweeten up your Thanksgiving, and first up: Hard Maple Syrup Candy.<br />
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Maple syrup is the perfect ingredient for Thanksgiving. The turning maple leaves are a staple of fall decorating, the flavor of the syrup is sweet, natural and divine, and the dark and rich brown hue is perfect for the holiday table.<br />
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Yet most recipes out there insist on turning that syrup into a crystallized Maple Sugar Candy. Of course, those are great nibbles, but simplifying the recipe and letting that syrup harden offers an equally sinful snack that melts on the tongue and is as decorative as it is tasty.<p><a href="http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/11/thanksgiving-treats-hard-maple-syrup-candy/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Thanksgiving Treats: Hard Maple Syrup Candy</em></a></p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/11/thanksgiving-treats-hard-maple-syrup-candy/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.slashfood.com/forward/19231260/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/11/thanksgiving-treats-hard-maple-syrup-candy/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a><br />]]></description><category>hard maple syrup candy</category><category>maple candy</category><category>maple syrup candy</category><category>MapleSyrupCandy</category><category>Thanksgiving</category><category>thanksgiving food</category><category>Thanksgiving treats</category><category>ThanksgivingFood</category><dc:creator>Monika Bartyzel</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-11-11T17:00:00+00:00</dc:date></item><item><title>LeNell It All - Spa Mix</title><link>http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/11/lenell-it-all-spa-mix/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/11/lenell-it-all-spa-mix/</guid><comments>http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/11/lenell-it-all-spa-mix/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/category/recipes/" rel="tag">Recipes</a>, <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/category/cocktails/" rel="tag">Cocktails</a>, <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/category/how-to/" rel="tag">How To</a>, <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/category/spirits/" rel="tag">Spirits</a></p><div class="classy">
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<em>Alabama-born <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/tag/Lenell+Smothers/" target="_blank">LeNell Smothers</a> defines herself first and foremost as a bartender, but she's been called many things -- most recently, the proprietress of <a href="http://www.lenells.com/" target="_blank">LeNell's</a> liquor store. She's owned her own whiskey label, called Red Hook Rye, and has been recognized by her home state as an honorary Colonel. Other interests include gin, sin and men.</em><br />
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While unpacking into my new home in Mexico, my drink making options remain limited.  We still await the delivery of my wine and spirits collection.  No drinks possible with original Amer Picon, Red Hook Rye or Old Schiedam genever just yet.<br />
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I have grown accustomed to having hundreds of bottles of liquor and wine on hand to experiment with every day.  When faced with limited supplies, our creativity can often open up combinations we normally would not consider.  However, I've just honestly been too exhausted from this move to get very creative these past few weeks.  Having easy yet delicious old favorites on hand gets us through hard times.<br />
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All the stress from this major over-the-border move from New York to Baja, Mexico, has taken its toll on my body.  I cannot afford a real spa visit, but I have a spa-mix recipe.  Bartender Alberta Straub's famous "Spa Mix" is one of those easy standby's that's healthy and so versatile when you don't have a pantry full of esoteric liqueurs and bitters on hand.<p><a href="http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/11/lenell-it-all-spa-mix/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>LeNell It All - Spa Mix</em></a></p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/11/lenell-it-all-spa-mix/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.slashfood.com/forward/19233445/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/11/lenell-it-all-spa-mix/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a><br />]]></description><category>cocktails</category><category>lenell it all</category><category>lenell smothers</category><category>LenellItAll</category><category>LenellSmothers</category><category>spa mix</category><category>SpaMix</category><dc:creator>LeNell Smothers</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-11-11T16:00:00+00:00</dc:date></item><item><title>The Gingerbread House - A Primer</title><link>http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/10/gingerbread-houses-a-primer/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/10/gingerbread-houses-a-primer/</guid><comments>http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/10/gingerbread-houses-a-primer/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/category/how-to/" rel="tag">How To</a>, <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/category/thanksgiving/" rel="tag">Thanksgiving</a>, <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/category/christmas/" rel="tag">Christmas</a></p><div class="classy">
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<a href="http://www.slashfood.com/category/thanksgiving/">Thanksgiving</a> hasn't even passed, but already people are thinking about building a <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/search/?q=gingerbread+house&amp;searchsubmit=">gingerbread house</a>. <br /> <br /> The traditional ginger bread house can be as simple as four walls and a roof stuck together with icing. If you're looking for something more spectacular, check out <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0307406784?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=a0382e-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0307406784" target="_blank">"The Gingerbread Architect"</a> by Susan Matheson and Lauren Chattman, authors who recreate 12 iconic American homes -- from a Greek Revival antebellum plantation gingerbread house to an urban brownstone. Jennifer Lindner McGlinn gives instructions on a Betsy Ross gingerbread house and a gingerbread church in her book <a target="_blank" href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0811861910?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=a0382e-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0811861910">"Gingerbread: Timeless Recipes for Cakes, Cookies, Desserts, Ice Cream and Candy."</a><br /> <br /> Wendy Copley shares her tips for making the gingerbread house shown above on her blog <a target="_blank" href="http://wendolonia.com/blog/2008/11/30/gingerbread-house-2/">Wendolonia</a>. Get started with AOL Food's <a href="http://recipe.aol.com/recipe/gingerbread-house/105670">gingerbread house recipe</a>.<h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/10/gingerbread-houses-a-primer/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.slashfood.com/forward/19230890/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/10/gingerbread-houses-a-primer/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a><br />]]></description><category>gingerbread</category><category>gingerbread house</category><category>gingerbread house recipe</category><category>gingerbread houses</category><dc:creator>Slashfood Editor</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-11-10T13:15:00+00:00</dc:date></item><item><title>Peeling Pineapple - Tip of the Day</title><link>http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/10/peeling-pineapple-tip-of-the-day/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/10/peeling-pineapple-tip-of-the-day/</guid><comments>http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/10/peeling-pineapple-tip-of-the-day/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/category/fruit/" rel="tag">Fruit</a>, <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/category/how-to/" rel="tag">How To</a>, <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/category/tip-of-the-day/" rel="tag">Tip of the Day</a></p>Don't be daunted by the pineapple's prickly shell -- peeling the fruit is easy in these simple steps.<p><a href="http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/10/peeling-pineapple-tip-of-the-day/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Peeling Pineapple - Tip of the Day</em></a></p><h6 style="clear: both; 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Halloween is almost here. The costumes are coming together, the ghosts are swooping in, the kiddies are getting restless and there is simply no time to make <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/2009/10/23/halloween-treats-graveyard-cupcakes/" target="_blank">fancy graveyard cupcakes</a> or <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/2009/10/16/halloween-treats-malted-milk-eyeballs/" target="_blank">malted eyeballs</a>. But Halloween-themed <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/2009/10/09/halloween-shaped-brownies-and-blondies/" target="_blank">brownies and blondies</a> are still a snap! When time is of the essence, witch fingers are a great treat to whip up, and they will certainly elicit kudos from the crowd.<br /> <br /> These crunchy Halloween cookies have run their way back and forth across the Web, but we've come up with twists and style updates that are sure to please. Hit the jump and visit the gallery for inspiration.<p><a href="http://www.slashfood.com/2009/10/30/halloween-treats-witch-fingers/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Halloween Treats - Witch Fingers</em></a></p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.slashfood.com/2009/10/30/halloween-treats-witch-fingers/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.slashfood.com/forward/19214345/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.slashfood.com/2009/10/30/halloween-treats-witch-fingers/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a><br />]]></description><category>creepy cookie</category><category>CreepyCookie</category><category>Halloween cookies</category><category>Halloween recipes</category><category>Halloween treats</category><category>HalloweenCookies</category><category>HalloweenRecipes</category><category>HalloweenTreats</category><category>shortbread</category><category>witch cookies</category><category>WitchCookies</category><category>Witchs fingers</category><category>WitchsFingers</category><dc:creator>Monika Bartyzel</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-10-30T16:00:00+00:00</dc:date></item><item><title>Seasonal Salads on the Grill</title><link>http://www.slashfood.com/2009/10/27/seasonal-salads-on-the-grill/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.slashfood.com/2009/10/27/seasonal-salads-on-the-grill/</guid><comments>http://www.slashfood.com/2009/10/27/seasonal-salads-on-the-grill/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/category/recipes/" rel="tag">Recipes</a>, <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/category/how-to/" rel="tag">How To</a>, <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/category/grilling/" rel="tag">Grilling</a>, <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/category/soups-salads/" rel="tag">Soups/Salads</a>, <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/category/fall/" rel="tag">Fall</a></p><div class="classy">
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There are very few nights when I sit down to a homecooked meal that does not include a salad that reflects the season. Even if I put little effort into the main dish, I always have fun creating new dressings and salad combinations. While there are hundreds of salad dressings on supermarket shelves, I encourage you to make your own. Not only are they better for you, homemade dressings are simple to prepare and have a delicious, clean flavor.<br />
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Fall is full of some of my favorite ingredients, and the colors and textures of all the seasonal fruits and vegetables create amazing salads. Grilling pears and apples adds a smoky flavor, and a good quality cheese and simple dressing brings the dish together. You can top salads with toasted nuts, pomegranate seeds or even pumpkin seeds. Grilled portobello mushrooms also lend a nice, earthy flavor during the cooler months.<br />
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Get creative with seasonal ingredients, buy local and use fall nights to create delicious grilled dinners for your family and friends.<p><a href="http://www.slashfood.com/2009/10/27/seasonal-salads-on-the-grill/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Seasonal Salads on the Grill</em></a></p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.slashfood.com/2009/10/27/seasonal-salads-on-the-grill/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.slashfood.com/forward/19211794/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.slashfood.com/2009/10/27/seasonal-salads-on-the-grill/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a><br />]]></description><category>autumn</category><category>fire and flavor</category><category>FireAndFlavor</category><category>gena knox</category><category>GenaKnox</category><category>grilled apples</category><category>grilled pears</category><category>grilled salads</category><category>GrilledApples</category><category>GrilledPears</category><category>GrilledSalads</category><dc:creator>Gena Knox</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-10-27T14:00:00+00:00</dc:date></item><item><title>Tip of the Day - Brining Basics</title><link>http://www.slashfood.com/2009/10/26/tip-of-the-day-brining-basics/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.slashfood.com/2009/10/26/tip-of-the-day-brining-basics/</guid><comments>http://www.slashfood.com/2009/10/26/tip-of-the-day-brining-basics/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/category/poultry/" rel="tag">Poultry</a>, <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/category/how-to/" rel="tag">How To</a>, <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/category/thanksgiving/" rel="tag">Thanksgiving</a>, <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/category/tip-of-the-day/" rel="tag">Tip of the Day</a></p>Because poultry has to be cooked through, it has a tendency to dry out. Brining not only adds flavor, but also produces tender, juicy meat.<p><a href="http://www.slashfood.com/2009/10/26/tip-of-the-day-brining-basics/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Tip of the Day - Brining Basics</em></a></p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.slashfood.com/2009/10/26/tip-of-the-day-brining-basics/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.slashfood.com/forward/19208943/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.slashfood.com/2009/10/26/tip-of-the-day-brining-basics/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a><br />]]></description><category>brine</category><category>brining</category><category>homemade brine</category><category>HomemadeBrine</category><category>poultry</category><category>tip of the day</category><category>TipOfTheDay</category><dc:creator>Sarah LeTrent</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-10-26T09:00:00+00:00</dc:date></item><item><title>Halloween Cupcake Ideas - Graveyard Cupcakes</title><link>http://www.slashfood.com/2009/10/23/halloween-treats-graveyard-cupcakes/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.slashfood.com/2009/10/23/halloween-treats-graveyard-cupcakes/</guid><comments>http://www.slashfood.com/2009/10/23/halloween-treats-graveyard-cupcakes/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/category/baking/" rel="tag">Baking</a>, <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/category/how-to/" rel="tag">How To</a>, <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/category/halloween/" rel="tag">Halloween</a></p><div class="classy">
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<p><em>Cupcake graveyard. Photo: Monika Bartyzel.<br />
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Looking for Halloween cupcake decorating ideas? One of the most versatile treats you can make for this holiday season is graveyard-themed -- cupcake or cake, the choice is yours!<br />
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The type of pastry you choose to make is secondary to what you put on top, and there's no end to the possibilities. <br />
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<em>After the jump, find everything you need to make your own graveyard cupcake extravaganza.</em><p><a href="http://www.slashfood.com/2009/10/23/halloween-treats-graveyard-cupcakes/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Halloween Cupcake Ideas - Graveyard Cupcakes</em></a></p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.slashfood.com/2009/10/23/halloween-treats-graveyard-cupcakes/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.slashfood.com/forward/19204724/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.slashfood.com/2009/10/23/halloween-treats-graveyard-cupcakes/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a><br />]]></description><category>cupcakes</category><category>graveyard</category><category>graveyard cupcakes</category><category>GraveyardCupcakes</category><category>Halloween</category><category>Halloween cupcakes</category><category>halloween cupcakes decorating ideas</category><category>Halloween recipes</category><category>HalloweenCupcakes</category><category>HalloweenCupcakesDecoratingIdeas</category><category>HalloweenRecipes</category><dc:creator>Monika Bartyzel</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-10-23T16:00:00+00:00</dc:date></item><item><title>Wisconsin Apple Pie and Cheese Don't Always Go Together</title><link>http://www.slashfood.com/2009/10/19/wisconsin-apple-pie-and-cheese-dont-always-go-together/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.slashfood.com/2009/10/19/wisconsin-apple-pie-and-cheese-dont-always-go-together/</guid><comments>http://www.slashfood.com/2009/10/19/wisconsin-apple-pie-and-cheese-dont-always-go-together/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/category/dessert/" rel="tag">Dessert</a>, <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/category/restaurants/" rel="tag">Restaurants</a>, <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/category/newspapers/" rel="tag">Newspapers</a>, <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/category/how-to/" rel="tag">How To</a></p><div class="classy">
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<p>Photo: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sglongpig/270194915/">longpig, Flickr</a>.</p>
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Cheese with that pie? It might taste good, but it's definitely not required by law in the Dairy State.<br />
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The <a href="http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/article_f6490062-bc20-11de-a56b-001cc4c03286.html">Wisconsin State Journal</a> debunked the myth that Wisconsin requires apple pie to be served with cheese at restaurants in the state. The paper asked Connie Von Der Heide at the Wisconsin State Law Library whether or not state law required cheese to accompany the pie after a reader inquired about it.
<p>"It certainly sounds plausible since after all this is the Dairy State, but the answer is no," she said. "The 1935 Laws of Wis., ch. 106 came close; it required serving a small amount of cheese and butter with meals in restaurants (effective from June 1935 to March 1937)."<br />
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Ramen noodles are the college student's best friend -- they're cheap, filling and taste great. But what happens when you graduate from college and want to start making smarter, and even better-tasting choices?<br />
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The old college girl in me just can't get over the crush I used to have on the 33-cents-a-pop <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/2009/02/18/recession-ramen/" a="" target="_blank">ramen</a> noodle package. (Beef was my favorite flavor.) So now that my budget has grown and my waistline has shrunk, I still like to make room for ramen noodles in my kitchen. <br />
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Get the recipe for healthier ramen after the jump.<p><a href="http://www.slashfood.com/2009/10/16/healthier-ramen-noodles/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Healthier Ramen Noodles</em></a></p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.slashfood.com/2009/10/16/healthier-ramen-noodles/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.slashfood.com/forward/19196117/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.slashfood.com/2009/10/16/healthier-ramen-noodles/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a><br />]]></description><category>JenniferIserloh</category><category>ramen</category><category>ramen recipe</category><category>RamenNoodles</category><category>RamenRecipe</category><category>SkinnyChef</category><dc:creator>Jennifer Iserloh</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-10-16T13:00:00+00:00</dc:date></item><item><title>Spicy Beans and Sun-Dried Tomatoes</title><link>http://www.slashfood.com/2009/10/12/spicy-beans-and-sun-dried-tomatoes/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.slashfood.com/2009/10/12/spicy-beans-and-sun-dried-tomatoes/</guid><comments>http://www.slashfood.com/2009/10/12/spicy-beans-and-sun-dried-tomatoes/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/category/recipes/" rel="tag">Recipes</a>, <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/category/how-to/" rel="tag">How To</a>, <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/category/winter/" rel="tag">Winter</a>, <a href="http://www.slashfood.com/category/the-skinny-chef/" rel="tag">The Skinny Chef</a></p><!--START HERE-->
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<!--END HERE-->Remember when sun-dried tomatoes were trendy in the 1980s? They were considered chic, foreign, even elegant. I remember one of my first experiences eating them in a Pittsburgh restaurant called Caf&eacute; Allegro.<br /> <br /> I had a Gorgonzola-stuffed pear -- which I still think about to this day -- and creamy, luscious bow-tie pasta with plumped sun-dried tomatoes soaked in oil.<br /> <br /> These tomatoes are so sweet and tangy. Why did they fall out of favor?<p><a href="http://www.slashfood.com/2009/10/12/spicy-beans-and-sun-dried-tomatoes/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Spicy Beans and Sun-Dried Tomatoes</em></a></p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.slashfood.com/2009/10/12/spicy-beans-and-sun-dried-tomatoes/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.slashfood.com/forward/19192936/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.slashfood.com/2009/10/12/spicy-beans-and-sun-dried-tomatoes/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a><br />]]></description><category>jennifer iserloh</category><category>JenniferIserloh</category><category>skinny chef</category><category>SkinnyChef</category><category>spicy bean recipe</category><category>SpicyBeanRecipe</category><category>sun-dried tomato</category><category>sun-dried tomatoes</category><category>Sun-driedTomato</category><category>Sun-driedTomatoes</category><category>the skinny chef</category><category>TheSkinnyChef</category><dc:creator>Jennifer Iserloh</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-10-12T13:00:00+00:00</dc:date></item></channel></rss>