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I'm Moving....

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I'm switching over to my own domain at www.piefinger.net but the site is currently under construction. The new and improved version should be up in the next few days!

Handy New Tool

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I got this excellent dough mat this weekend and highly recommend that you own one too if you make a lot of pastry. It's nonstick, has a weight and measure conversion chart, and clearly marks your goal size for rolling out everything from a wee[...]

Swede Approved, Probs

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This is alternately giving me that pre-barf feeling in my throat and intriguing me to come up with some savory cocktail options, garnished with dill. It probably would be good in a bloody mary which is, apparently, the idea behind this[...]

Cinnamon-Cumin Pork Chops and Orzo Salad with Eggplant, Mint, & Feta

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All day yesterday I knew I wanted to make a peach and blackberry cobbler for dessert but was at a loss as to what to have for dinner. My co-worker Jessie then solved that problem for me by saying that she had never really had a good, juicy pork[...]

"It's Like Upton Sinclair Nightmare Bratwurst"

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The LAS-andwich. [Photo: News of the World] In this week alone I've been made aware of the Candwich , the footlong cheeseburger , and this lasandwich. But of all the disturbing pre-fab foods I have learned of lately, this German-made hamburger[...]

Challenge: Jacket Lunch Box

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Challenge...not accepted. I am not even artistic enough to trace this image onto a sheet of paper, let alone transfer its likeness in Marmite onto white bread. I also really like this one using bits of fruit, rice, and nori but it is not quite[...]

Get Kids to Eat Their Cereal, Jello, Peanuts, and BRAINS

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Go To Birthday Cake

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If you read this blog when I was actively watching (and complaining about) Top Chef, you are already familiar with my feelings about the contestant's inability to make dessert that is not a) savory ice cream or b) a rustic tart. This weekend I[...]

Meatless Mondays - Stuffed Bell Peppers With Feta

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I am sure no one will care/do this, but don't hold me to Meatless Monday being an actual weekly thing. Ezra Poundcake does it so I was inspired to follow suit. PLUS my dear roommate is on a kick of trying to up her protein intake but is interested[...]

Traditional English Trifle (Without Peas, Beef, or Onions)

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My sister made this amazing and beautiful trifle for Easter dessert. I only ended up having a little bit of it because we had many, many other treats. Including these slightly scary looking Rice Krispie bunnies: Provided you have a[...]