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Menu du jour smack : 19 Recipes


  • Recipe one big {tongue smack!}
    one big {tongue smack!}
    The February 2009 challenge is hosted by Wendy of WMPE's blog and Dharm of Dad ~ Baker & Chef . We have chosen a Chocolate Valentino cake by Chef Wan ; a Vanilla Ice Cream recipe from Dharm and a Vanilla Ice Cream recipe from Wendy as[...]
  • Recipe Sommelier Smack-Down at Gordon's
    Sommelier Smack-Down at Gordon's
    What a blast the Sommelier Smack-Down was last night at Gordon's Wine in Waltham!  I saw two dear friends, Mike Meagher of Vineyard Road, and Kate Moore of L'Espalier, pitted toe-to-toe vying for reign as top sommelier of the night. [...]
  • Recipe Almond Croissant Smack Down #8: Baker and Spice
    Almond Croissant Smack Down #8: Baker and Spice
    The Almond Croissant Smack Down continues! Just when I thought I've tried nearly all the almond croissants Portland's bakeries have to offer, my friend/classmate Jamie surprised me on Easter, which was sadly spent studying for a[...]
  • Recipe Almond Croissant Smack Down #5: Ken's Artisan Bakery
    Almond Croissant Smack Down #5: Ken's Artisan Bakery
    This was my second attempt at research. The first attempt, being a late Sunday morning, Ken had sold out of his almond croissants. I returned on a Monday, late morning to find plenty of sugar snow dusted beauties lined[...]
  • Recipe Almond Croissant Smack Down Continues: Lovejoy Bakers
    Almond Croissant Smack Down Continues: Lovejoy Bakers
    My quest for the best almond croissant in Portland continues. Down the street from Pearl Bakery  is Lovejoy Bakers , formed through a collaboration between Dan Griffin (former head baker at Pearl) and the owners of[...]
  • Recipe Almond Croissant Smack Down #7: St. Honoré Boulangerie
    Almond Croissant Smack Down #7: St. Honoré Boulangerie
    I managed to squeeze in some vital almond croissant research before I started fasting for Greek Orthodox Lent, hitting up  St. Honoré Boulangerie in Northwest Portland. I'd heard good tidings all the way around and was eager to[...]
  • Recipe Well smack my ass and call me Judy
    Well smack my ass and call me Judy
    ...It's an old Friends line that had me cracking up, no other reason. I mentioned, I'm a thief, title is totally stolen both from Friends and the Well Read Hostess, link at right.. Last week was the ol' birthday and I wanted to share some[...]
  • Recipe Almond Croissant Smack Down: Fleur De Lis Bakery & Cafe
    Almond Croissant Smack Down: Fleur De Lis Bakery & Cafe
    It ended like this. But started like this. Big strong flakes. The croissant dough is standard. Not extraordinarily delicate or excessively flaky.  The filling: generous, thick, and sweet[...]
  • Recipe Almond Croissant Smack Down and New Leader: Nuvrei Pastries
    Almond Croissant Smack Down and New Leader: Nuvrei Pastries
    Making my (self assigned) job easy! Nuvrei Pastries is an underground bakery in the Pearl District with hours that are not to be taken lightly. Forget about weekday afternoon strolls to the bakery for a cookie. If you want an[...]
  • Recipe Caramel Corn for the Ultimate Super Bowl Party Recipe Smack Down
    Caramel Corn for the Ultimate Super Bowl Party Recipe Smack Down
    Lori at The Recipe Girl is hosting the The Ultimate Super Bowl Party Recipe Smack Down. Bloggers can submit Super Bowl recipe favorites, and the winner (selected randomly) will receive a $250 gift card to Sam's Club . My recipe for the[...]