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Best Sopa Azteca Ever...aka Tortilla Soup

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Tortilla soup is one of those things that I almost have to order when I see it on a restaurant menu. I have no idea why, but the concept of it always sounds good to me. Inevitably I am almost always let down and I really have no idea why I continue[...]

This One's for Smoking!

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I forgot to mention one other type of thermometer that is a must have in my arsenal - a wireless smoker thermometer. Last year for Christmas I put something on my list that I didn't even think existed - a wireless thermometer with dual probes, one[...]

REVIEW: Taylor Digital Dual Temperature Thermocouple and Infrared Thermometer

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I mentioned a couple months ago CSN Stores asked me to review a product from one of their 200+ stores. I was given $55 to spend on anything I wanted to try. I went back and forth many times before finally deciding I needed a new digital[...]

Dinner in the Dark: A Benefit for VeggieU

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I don't have time to do a full post on this awesome event, but I wanted to make sure you all heard about the latest great idea from the great chefs in Cleveland. Dinner in the Dark will be a once-a-month dining event in which local chefs[...]

Eat Local Challenge

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Did you know it's Local Food Week in Cleveland?   Local Food Week is being put on by Local Food Cleveland , an action network for everyone who is passionate about growing a thriving local food economy and culture around Cleveland. It[...]

GIVEAWAY: 13th Annual L?AMOUR DU VIN, A Premier Wine and Food Event

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You might remember back in April I gave away tickets to the annual Silver Spoon awards in support of the Arthritis Foundation. More than 40 million people in the US have some form of arthritis, and many have chronic pain that limits daily[...]

Braised Pork Belly (p. 216)

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I'm obviously falling behind in my attempt to cook through Michael Symon's cookbook Live to Cook , but I'm not ready to throw in the towel just yet. I actually made this dish in early August but I haven't had time to write about it until now.[...]

Butternut Squash Soup

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I will be doing a review of a kitchen gadget soon, compliments of CSN Stores. In return for plugging their website selling a wide variety of dining tables and other dining room furniture, they are giving me $55 towards the purchase of[...]

Vegetarian "Spaghetti and Meatballs"

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After being pretty burned out from cooking for the past 2 months, I am finally starting to get back into it again. I even hope to have a new post from Michael Symon's Live to Cook in the next couple of weeks. Just a hint but it involves a few[...]

Michael Symon?s Tomato Salad with Red Onion, Dill, and Feta (p. 77) - Guest Post!

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There are very few foods I don't enjoy but olives are one of them. I keep trying them because I really want to like them but no matter where I've had them, including some of my favorite restaurants in Cleveland like Lolita , Bar Cento , and The[...]