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Monthly Archives: March 2013
Chicken Tortilla Soup: Prototype 1.00
Although I’d never had tortilla soup before coming to Southern California, it’s already one of my favourite Mexican dishes and it’s rare for me resist it if I see it on the menu. Essentially, it consists of a (chicken or … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Lunch, Recipes, Soup, Starter
Tagged chicken tortilla soup, Mexican food, Mexico, tortilla soup
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Los Cabos: Exploring Mexican Food Culture – Part I
A couple of weeks ago now, I very much enjoyed my first visit to Mexico. The Baja Peninsula is relatively close to us here in Los Angeles and a short (two hour) flight took us to the beautiful Los Cabos … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Lunch, Review, Travel
Tagged Cabo Pulmo, La Palapa, Los Cabos, Mexico, Tacos Chilakos, Todos Santos
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Mixed Fruit and Veg Smoothie
It’s been getting warmer here in Los Angeles this week, and with the change in temperature, I’ve begun to feel less like eating soups and stews, and more like making salads and smoothies. Now, I realise that the sun isn’t … Continue reading
Posted in Breakfast, Brunch, Food, Fruit, Lunch, Recipes, Vegetables
Tagged banana, cucumber, Gluten-free, kiwi fruit, lime, mint, smoothie, Snack
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Leek and Kale Soup with Pasta
In recent years, kale has become rather trendy, which is quite impressive for a leaf crop that has traditionally been associated with poverty, paucity and lack. It was a popular vegetable for those without much money, and definitely a vegetable … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Nutrition, Recipes, Soup
Tagged curly kale, kale, leek, Leeks, pasta, small pasta shapes
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Gluten-Free Chocolate-Crunch Torte with Pistachios and Dried Cranberries
I always enjoy making birthday cakes for family and friends. It’s a process that begins by searching for something that’s impressive enough – which of course is likely to involve buying a new recipe book – and continues by having … Continue reading
Lamb Ragoût with Olives and Flageolet Beans
This weekend, I had the time to slow-roast a shoulder of lamb. After scoring a series of shallow cuts into the meat, I covered it with a merguez-style spice mixture that included cumin, coriander, fennel, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic, … Continue reading
White Fish with Bay Scallops and a Lemon and Parsley Broth
The wonderful thing about this meal is that it’s so quick and easy to prepare. It also tastes great, and is a good, healthy choice – especially served with some fresh greens, such as wilted spinach. Most fish are a … Continue reading
Posted in Fish, Food, Nutrition, Recipes
Tagged Bay Scallops, Fish Fight, Mahi Mahi, Monterey Bay Aquarium, spinach, Sustainable Seafood Guide
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