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Dark Peppermint Bark
Last Thanksgiving I was in Chicago when some family friends gifted us a tin of Williams Sonoma Peppermint Bark. It was so frighteningly addictive that I was eating sheets of it a day. My mother forced...
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Holiday Art Sale!
I rarely to never steer you from foodie love but I've been quiet and for good reason (besides, there will be food if you come). And... ti's the season for gift giving to yourself and others-- you need...
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Peppermint Rocky Road Cookies
The short and simple of it is that I was craving some Rocky Road Ice Cream the other day. Surprisingly, it's never been a favorite and I more often lean towards a mint based creation or black and white...
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Birthday Celebrations
I know, it’s been a while. This December has been unusually stress filled and crazed but the New Year promises to offer some clarity.The craziness peaked with D’s birthday. Like last year, D decided to...
View ArticleTime Out News Flash!
If you live in the Chicagoland area, head over to you local newsstand or bookstore for this week's (Jan 4-10) Time Out Chicago. Check out the "Singles Scoop" section for a little sizzling event I...
View ArticleRomantic Dining at The Metropolitan Opera's Grand Tier Restaurant
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Sunchoke (Jerusalem Artichoke) Salad
Last year, I read so much about the little Sunchoke that I grew overwhelmed with joy when they finally appeared at the market. I bought a bunch and made some hearty soup that whisked away cold days....
View ArticleQueens Chronicle Eats
If you live in Queens head to your local supermarket (or street corner news box) and pick up a free copy of the Queens Chronicle. I have a review in the Dining Out section.If you can't get your hands...
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A Quick Chicago Trip
*Just Braise has moved. Please visit me at www.justbraise.com!*D and I had a short stay in Chicago this past week. Herewith, a quick and dirty foodie roundup.The purpose of the trip was to spend a day...
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Truffles of Love
As January comes to an end our thoughts are set for Valentine's Day. While I am not totally rah rah for the Hallmark Holidays, I must admit I am a fan of the odd bouquet of flowers or box of chocolates...
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Lemongrass-Sugarcane Roasted Pork w/ Purple Sweet Potatoes
A few weeks back D and I found ourselves in Flushing, Queens. Flushing is the China-Korea-Thai Town of Queens. Larger and more crowded than New York City's, it seems to extend into Elmhurst and almost...
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Pork Tacos w/ Mango Black Bean Salsa
*Just Braise has moved. Please visit me at www.justbraise.com!*I notice there are far too many sweets on display on this site. It appears we eat nothing but that sweet angel dust. In the next few days...
View ArticleQueens Chronicle Eats II
If you live in Queens head to your local supermarket (or street corner news box) and pick up a free copy of the Queens Chronicle (Western Queens edition). My story is the cover page of the...
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Red Velvet for Your Sweetheart... or Sweet Tooth
*Just Braise has moved. Please visit me at www.justbraise.com!*It's getting to the last hours, do you know how you'll be spending your Valentine's Day? If I had a fireplace mine would be spent in front...
View ArticleQueens Chronicle Eats III
Here's another piece I wrote, and an event at that! I'll be there chowing down on Sunday... Come on out, especially if you have Monday off!If you live in Queens head to your local supermarket (or...
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Split Pea Soup
*Just Braise has moved. Please visit me at www.justbraise.com!*For the Chinese New Year of the Pig I’ll be finishing out my pork dishes.This luxurious soup was made from that citrus-sweet pork shoulder...
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Cinnamon Date Coffee Bread
*Just Braise has moved. Please visit me at www.justbraise.com!*Pictured above is a little piece of a hopefully sweet weekend (now if I win my office Oscar pool jackpot…).Like most people, I presume,...
View ArticleGiveaway
My mother is an import/exporter of mostly dehydrated herbs and spices, though she is able to supply pretty much whatever her clients need. It is a great connection to have when I need say, a few...
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The City Gardener Returns
The above photo proves that every living creature loves fresh grown vegetables-- Even better if we can agree to love different parts.There is no time like the present to begin planning your garden for...
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Revelations Part I
*Just Braise has moved. Please visit me at www.justbraise.com!*I apologize, but prompt drinking was essential...Almond milk (homemade) + chocolate ice cream (Breyer's) = an amazing milkshakeOkay, so...
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