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Seafood

Shrimp and Veggies in Rice Paper Wraps

03.01.2010 Asian

If you’re like I used to be, you try to get some exercise occasionally.  Actually, my efforts constituted more than trying for several years.  I rose before the sun at least four mornings a week on good weeks, stumbled into my car, and drove to my friend’s house hoping that my light knocking on her [...]

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Shrimp and Corn Chowder

11.10.2009 Chefs and Bloggers

It’s only a matter of time once the hint of Fall teases me with cool afternoons that I start thinking of soup.  I’m not partial to any kind of soup in particular as long as it’s warm and satisfying.  Sometimes I long for a clear broth and others something silky and smooth.  This time, [...]

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Spicy Shrimp Salad

30.05.2009 Cookbooks and Magazines

I’d love to say it’s salad weather here, but if you are fortunate to be a resident of San Diego, then you know that not only have we been experiencing the typical overcast weather we lovingly refer to as May Grey, but are definitely headed into a serious June Gloom.  Although I am one [...]

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Jambalaya with Andouille Shrimp and Chicken

20.01.2009 Chicken

I’d like to say I’ve been on vacation and that’s why I haven’t written lately, but honestly, the time away has been more about working on admin issues here.  Although I’ve learned quite a bit about websites and CSS and can fake code like the best of the posers since I’ve started blogging, suffice it [...]

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Spicy Duo: Breaded Calamari and Jalapeno Poppers with Bacon

03.11.2008 Cheese

I've been so jittery the last couple of days.  I know it's the election — waiting, and waiting to find out.  The feeling is strangely like I felt waiting for Christmas morning to arrive when I was a kid, the anticipation just about doing me in. 
But it's not just the election.  Having to pack [...]

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Sleek Party Food: Spicy Tuna and Avocado

31.10.2008 Asian

Halloween officially launches the party season as far as I'm concerned.  It's not like we have a calendar full of swanky events scheduled…I'm counting zero right now…, but having any excuse to get together constitutes a party.  Why not?  Football, the holidays, and…..Election Night!  Whether it's a raucous group of good friends, or a more [...]

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