tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18780802285220720242024-03-04T23:43:12.707-05:00...mmm hello!favjeanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01103989620277762407noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1878080228522072024.post-11909280771646280582020-01-13T13:38:00.002-05:002020-01-13T14:35:18.863-05:00<h2 style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hello! Can you believe I'm writing this?! I literally have a sleeping 4 week old newborn stuck on my body & I'm dancing/ swaying as I type :) His name is Dean & I'm in love with him! Vera, who is a toddler now, is asleep in her crib & this is what I call my 1-2hrs of "me time". </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Ever since having babies & buying a house there is so little "me time". It's wildly hard to find the time to even drink coffee while it's hot! Or even use the bathroom. One thing I know is that despite the lack of time I <u style="font-weight: bold;">must</u> find it for myself. This is what keeps me "me" & what makes a good mama. That's why I made a point to write out this simple black sesame ice cream recipe. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I have been trying to come up with shortcut/ easy peezy recipes for things I'm craving that won't take me a whole day. Black sesame ice cream can be found at asian markets (which I don't live too close to anymore) & it may sound a bit strange at first but there's definitely something addicting about it. This took me about 10 minutes to whip up. So. freaking. easy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1. If your black sesame seeds do not say "roasted" give them a little toasting on a hot pan on the stovetop to release the nutty flavor.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">3. Grind your seeds by hand or use a food processor- I use my little smoothie bullet thing which works great. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">4. In a freezer safe container (I used a 16oz soup container) add your vanilla bean ice cream, ground up sesame seeds, little bit of sweetener, & activated charcoal powder. This is not necessary but since I had some on hand I figured why not! Mix mix mix.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">5. Throw a lid on it & stick it in the freezer. Done! Let it come back to a firmer consistency before scooping. I did this all the night before & was able to have it after lunch the next day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I garnished with extra black sesame seeds & ate this so fast since I knew one of the two babies could wake up at any second. Definitely the easiest way to get what I wanted. This is totally a cheat way of cooking but I'm embracing it! Don't judge :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You know what is underrated? OATMEAL. After being pregnant and having my baby I found myself eating more oatmeal in my life now than ever before. I loved making overnight oats in the summer but since it's officially cold & wintery here I've been eating it warm.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Oatmeal is the epitome of healthy. I have been feeding my baby oatmeal as her first solid foods & you have to wonder! If it is the first thing introduced to babies it has to be full of goodness. It has tons of antioxidants, lots of fiber, is a good source of carbs, protein/ fats, can help lower cholesterol levels, and the list goes on. Oatmeal also helps with milk production- which was why I started making these little balls! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">These oat balls can be found all over Pinterest. The basic foundation you need: oats, some honey & some kind of nut butter. If you don't like almond butter try all peanut butter. I like the way both taste in these. I also add all the extra stuff in it because I like crunch, variety & more ways of sneaking in the healthy stuff.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I hope you try these out! Let me know if you do :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I like the taste of it half toasted. You can do it all untoasted (hello, way easier). Also, try old fashion or steel cut oats! The quick cooking kind are small & crumbly but you can def use it too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Why hello there :) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">How's it going?! What's new with you! I can't believe it's been <b>9 months</b> since my last post. A whole, nine, long, tiring months. Things have been pretty pregnant in my life! I'm sure you know this if you follow me on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/favjeans">instagram</a>. I am pretty much done cooking the biggest, most amazing thing yet- my baby girl! She is due in less than 3 weeks- wish us all the luck pleaaaase! <i>#makeloveinthekitchen</i> shit just got so real.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I figured I'd try to get myself back to posting recipes to keep that foodie spark in me alive. I've also been doing tons of calligraphy & hand lettering (if you follow me on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/designbyjeans">here</a>)! Life can never be too full or busy can it? The answer is <b>yes</b>.. Yes, it can..</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">On to this <u>bacon jam</u>. The first time I ever had it was in Austin, TX at this super cute restaurant. My girlfriends & I had just got done swimming at Barton Springs (which is so freaking cool) & we decided we needed some good food to end the day. Off we went to <a href="http://www.libertykitchenoysterbar.com/">Liberty Kitchen & Oyster Bar!</a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Let's just say that by the end of our meal, all three of us purchased a jar of this crack they called bacon jam. It's been a few years but I was recently reminded of it from a relative posting her batches! I love how food can take you back to a certain time, place, memory. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This was pretty easy to make- just expect to be standing by the kitchen stove for awhile STIRRING. Also, if you're pregnant your feet will most definitely be sore by the time you're done! I made twice the amount in this recipe & had two full jars of this stuff! I have very lucky friends & family ;)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1 1/2 lb bacon cut into 1" pieces</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1. Heat up your cast iron skillet to medium high. Now prep your onions/ shallots.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hello my sweet cheeks! I <b>cannot </b>believe it's already November 2017- not to mention yesterday it <u>SNOWED </u>for the first time! Life moves way too fast it's scary. That being said- it reminds me to make sure I spend my time doing what I love. What do I love to do? Well, besides snuggling my husband + kitty I also love to nap, cook/ eat, & also practice calligraphy! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I've been super busy turning my passion for hand lettering into a more real-life hobby/ side thing & I can't explain how happy this has made me. I also have my first pop-up shop next month on December 21st! *<i>If you're in the area <b>please </b>stop by J.Crew at the Rockingham Mall!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Side story: I always knew I loved the art of calligraphy & fonts/ pens/ markers/ stationary but it wasn't until my wedding that I realized how much I love it! So if you have Instagram & want to know more please follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/designbyjeans/" target="_blank">my new page</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Okay, so about these <b>matcha rice krispies!</b> GOD THEY ARE EASY TO MAKE!<i> </i>In all honesty I am only using this super easy recipe as an excuse to come back & say hello to you all :) Also, I freaking love matcha anything.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">One box of Rice Krispies makes enough for <i>TWO </i>batches- so make sure to buy not one but TWO bags of mini marshmallows when at the market. Also, you can find matcha powder online like I did <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014VU5YLY/ref=sspa_dk_detail_1?psc=1&smid=ABGXLQ12H2XMM" target="_blank">here</a></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I know.. it's almost too easy I shouldn't have even had to post a recipe.. BUT I really hope you make some because of how easy it is! My little sister & her friend both think they taste like <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Nestle-KitKat-Maccha-Green-Flavor/dp/B007OVX77G" target="_blank">Green Tea Kit Kats</a>- but I think they taste like green tea rice krispie treats!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hope you all have a magical Thanksgiving & Christmas! Maybe I'll be able to post another blog before then but maybe not! There's so much to do for this pop-up & I am just casually freaking out but extremely excited to share my goods to the world. Love you! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Mmmm.. don't you just love how certain foods, aromas, places, etc. can bring back memories.. the good ones at least. This particular, peculiar looking fruit brings me back to my childhood. Sitting with my legs crossed watching cartoons I would <b>devour</b> as many as my mom would give me. The sugar apple, aka custard apple/ sweetsop/ cherimoya, is one of my <u>top</u> favorite fruits of all time & I will tell you why.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1. It looks like something from a sci-fi movie.. so kewlzzz. Alien eggs? OK! Lemme eat dat.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2. The taste! It is unlike any other fruit. Very sweet yet subtle. Very smooth & creamy yet has texture. Not pungent, not overly juicy to the point it's all on your arms. So exotic. Think asian pear + lychee had a bambino!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">3. The names are all super. freaking. adorable. *squee!*</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So if you can get your hands on one of these, how do you eat one? First off, look high & low at all your local asian markets! If you are in the Lowell, MA area check out Bangkok Market on Chelmsford Street. Then wait for it to ripen. You can tell when the outter "shell" starts to crack & seperate. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i>I was especially lucky to have my aunts from sunny Florida ship these to me. I look forward to this time of year so much. Thank you aunties!</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Now to break this little fucker open. No need for knives. I also like eating purely with my hands so note that as another reason. Slowly remove each segment of skin to reveal a chunk of flesh. Take a bite & be ready to spit out the seeds! *Even though there are lots it doesn't take away from how stupid good this fruit is.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">What's left are a bunch of little outter pieces & shiny, pearly seeds. Ahhhhh so good! Plus, they are apparently really good for you?! Check >> <a href="https://globalfoodbook.com/benefits-of-sugar-apple-fruit" target="_blank">this site</a> << out for more info because I don't feel up to typing about all of them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This sugar appple had such an effect on me that I am going to try to sprout them & possibly attempt to grow one into a tree! (VERY WISHFUL THINKING) But just look how cute. Hi I'm Jeannie & I'm in kindergarten. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">What next? I'm gonna find some more of these sugar apples so I can </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">purée the shit out of them & add Tito's vodka to it! YES PLEASE. Sugar apple martini oh myyyy..</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">So yeah, basically.. you need this in your life. As always, thanks for reading! </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #303030; font-family: "pt sans" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">♥</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #303030; font-family: "pt sans" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">AHHHH.. The time has come. My beef jerky has been perfected! This winter I've picked up a new, super tasty hobby & that is making my own <i><a href="http://padaek.com/make-beef-jerky-sien-hang-2-original-recipes/" target="_blank">seen hang</a> (beef jerky in Lao)!</i> Every snow storm we've had up here in New England gave me an excuse to make a new batch. I'm so happy to say that after a handful of tries (all which were edible thank god) the winner has been chosen. May I present to you my <b>Laotian Beef Jerky</b> (sticky rice + jeow not included).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Are you thinking: "I don't have a dehydrator, how am I going to make this?" Fear not! I made all my jerky in the <u>oven</u>. Traditionally, I remember growing up & my parents would actually hang beef in the kitchen <i>from the tops of the cabinets</i>. I'd bring friends home after school & seeing their <b>WTF</b> faces from the cuts of meat dangling was priceless. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This method in the oven is a little less 'beef-in-yo-face'; although on a hot summer's day I feel like hanging it up to dry would be a funny thing to do to my husband!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If you are worried about your beef jerky being too bland or too salty, you can always do a taste test. Snip off a tiny piece of the marinated beef & nuke it in the microwave for a minute or until cooked. I usually do this with my eggroll filling, too! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As far as cuts of beef goes I tried sirloins, flanks & also both top + bottom round roasts. The winner? The cheaper cuts <i>taste just as good</i> as the more expensive ones! I will buy the best deal at the market & trim it up. I like to leave some fat for flavor but feel free to get rid of it if you want.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i>Pleeeaaase</i> let me know if you plan on giving this recipe a try! I know it's been awhile but I would love to hear from you, my readers. Yes.. you are reading this therefore I can actually say that! As always, thanks for the support. This <u>.com</u> ish ain't free so I hope someone out there appreciates this!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">3lb Top Round Beef Roast </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1. Start by taking the beef out of the package & rinsing. If using a big roast, slice in half and transfer onto a plate. Place into the freezer for 20-30 minutes, enough to firm up the beef for easier slicing. *Use a serrated knife!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">10. Now, it's time to flash fry these suckers! <b>FLASH FRY.</b> This is where Laotian beef jerky differs from American styles. It not only gives it a shiny gloss but also a nice smoky flavor. Heat up some vegetable oil in a wok, pan or fryer if you have one & throw them in! Just a few seconds will do, you don't want to burn your jerky.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Serve with sticky rice & a nice spicy dip like <a href="http://southeastmarket.com/se_blog/2014/08/29/jeow-mak-len-lao-roasted-tomato-salsa/" target="_blank">jeow mak len</a>.. mmmm & you have yourself a damn tasty Lao meal! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">What do you think? Going to try it or nah? If you do, please please please let me know! Or don't. Whatever. Do you. If you made it all the way to the end of this blog post then high-five to you! Happy Spring!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Please forgive me for I have sinned.. it's been <u>7 months </u>since my last blog post! Things have been insanely busy in those months. I literally became a new person- hi! My name is <i>Jeannie Richardson</i> now! Although I still haven't gotten around to legally changing it..</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Since Todd & I won't be taking our honeymoon until next Summer we decided to take a "mini-moon" to hold us over. </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">During the summer I saw one of his favorite musicians (Seu Jorge) was going to be touring/ doing a tribute to David Bowie through the Life Aquatic movie. Obviously the Boston show had little allure compared to the New York City one! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">NY has always been a favorite of mine- mainly for the <b>food</b>. I nervously make a list of places to try & basically revolve my whole (world) itinerary around it. We were able to make it to almost every spot I listed- we would've thrown up if we went to all of them :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Here are all the pictures I was able to capture:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">That.. was quite the little trip! I'm hoping to start blogging more now that I don't have a wedding to plan. I want to eventually start taking better photos, too. How? With the sun setting at 4pm? Lack of that good, natural light? Somehow.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Heyoooo! Happy April~! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My absolute #1 month because of so many reasons. Todd & I have birthdays in April (10th & 11th), adorable flower buds pop out of the ground, winter SHOULD be over! The list goes on..</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Can you believe it.. we are already a <b><i>WHOLE</i></b> quarter in to the year! 2016.. where's it all going!?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Speaking of a "whole" I have been diving into cooking more with <i>whole</i> <i>fish</i>. I recently scored a good deal on whole tilapia & was dying to prepare them. I knew exactly what to make: one of my all time favorite & the </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.2px;">ü</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.2px;">ber</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #545454; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 18.2px;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">classic </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><u style="font-weight: bold;">ginger + scallion</u> mix!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If tilapia is not your thing this would work well with any other light, white fish (think cod, red snapper, haddock). The sauce really plays well on the fluffy, fish meat!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Since there are only a few ingredients make sure to grab the best of the best. Also, put on your tough girl/ boy chef hat with this. There were some moments where I was reminded at how gnarly preparing a whole fish is! As with everything.. practice [:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Whole tilapia (1 to 3)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1 large Ginger root</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">(or soy sauce + sugar)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1. First! It's all about the *mise en place*. This is the prep before you begin to get into the art of cooking! Wash ginger & scallion. Peel your ginger & chop ends off of scallions. Now, patiently cut into thin strips. This is how you julienne! Doing this gives the ingredients a more delicate touch to the dish. Note: add scallions to cold water to keep it fresh!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2. To prepare the fish remove guts & gills if they haven't been removed already. Trim off fins leaving just the tail intact. Don't like the look of the head?? Chop it off! Things get real intense & bloody when preparing fish- so if you don't like the dissection go ahead & use a filet- I won't judge you!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">3. The style I steamed the fish in was "en papillote" which is a fancy French term for "in parchment". If you have a steamer, use that! Have a wide pan with room for a plate to steam in? Do it up. I basically took parchment & created a pouch where I put ALL the ingredients in & popped in an oven at 400º for 20 minutes! Easy peasy. Check out the full instructions on how to fold the pouch <a href="http://www.bonappetit.com/test-kitchen/inside-our-kitchen/article/how-to-fold-parchment-paper-to-cook-en-papillote" target="_blank">here from Bon Apetit!</a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A double feature! A double down! A Dubsmash! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Pardon my excitement, everyone. These both came out mind blowingly good- so I got a little pumped when I saw them again.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Superbowl 50! What a game, amiright?! Just kidding- I don't think I even watched 2 minutes of the game-- I was focused on drinking, cooking & hosting. Aside from these two things I also made beef barbacoa taquitos that I didn't have one bite of because they were gone in seconds.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If you really know me, you will know that J<b>ameson Irish Whiskey</b> is my all-time <u>favorite</u> hard liquor. Jameson & ginger with a lime all day! I even concocted a <i>Jeannie-son & Ginger Martini</i> at <a href="http://www.bluetalehlowell.com/" target="_blank">Blue Taleh</a> when I was a full-time drink slinger.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">These wings were the perfect amount of sticky & I can say they are the best wings I've ever made. The key is to really get a nice charring on the skin.. mmm.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The tempura shishito peppers were something Todd & I had in Phoenix, AZ at <a href="http://www.squidinksushi.com/index.htm" target="_blank">Squid Ink Sushi Bar</a>. There were bonito flakes (dried fish) on top of the ones we had but I was out so I opted for Korean chile threads! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I've been buying a lot of random spices online lately- check out <a href="https://www.spicejungle.com/" target="_blank">Spice Jungle</a> & <a href="http://www.beanilla.com/" target="_blank">Beanilla</a> if you are just the slightest bit intrigued.They instantly make any dish look freaking fancy as fuuuuhh. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So here goes! Please let me know in the comments below.. if you like it, watched Bey perform, drink Jameson, are a wings or drums kinda person, or whatever else! I want more comments! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Please, just to know I'm not talking to myself here. Or you know what? So what if I'm talking to myself.. either way- comment & make me smile [:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">4 cloves garlic minced</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1 cup plain ol' white sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1 cup soy sauce</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1/2 cup Hoisin sauce</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">3. Preheat the oven for 400</span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">°</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #545454; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Line a large baking sheet or two with aluminum foil & spread the chicken all out in a single layer. Bake for 30 minutes on one side & flip to bake for another 20 minutes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">4. While the chicken is cooking take the other half of your sauce mix & put in a sauce pot to caramelize. Start at high heat & once it boils bring it medium. As the liquid begins to evaporate bring it to a steady simmer. This literally took me the entire time the chicken baked! If the sauce doesn't thicken add cornstarch (a little bit at a time!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">4. Put the broiler on high & transfer the chicken to the top rack to get a nice, dark charring! This is seriously key. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">5. Once the chicken is done cooking add to a platter & drizzle the glaze all over. Toss it up!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1. Rinse peppers well & make a slit lengthwise in every pepper. This ensures there is no popping in your hot pan full of oil! Also, if you are scared of the heat- don't make these! Kidding.. take some seeds out (I did not do this because I'm not a pussy).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">5. Easy.. so so so goddamn easy. Flip them after a minute or so & fry for another minute. The last thing to do is garnish with chile threads (god, I love chile threads) & serve with a little dipping sauce! I opted for a dumpling sauce mixed with spicy ponzo. Maybe I'll do a spicy mayo next?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So! Do you think you will make these? Let me know if you do & I'll love you FOREVER.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Today a <u>freak</u> blizzard ripped & roared through northern New England with absolutely NO FUCKS given! </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Driving home though was seriously </span><u style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">magical</u><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">! It's wild how serene & gorgeous it looks after the snowfall.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Anyway! I must admit how bad I've been at keeping this blog up to date. I'm the worst I know.. I've been really busy, sorta. Recently, I took a trip out to Chicago to visit my charming cousin Angela & we seriously ate like <i>(truffle)</i> <b>pigs. </b>We shamelessly inhaled:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">the <b>deepest</b> DEEP DISH PIZZA at <a href="http://www.loumalnatis.com/" target="_blank">Lou Malnati's</a> mmm...!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">really good fries & cocktails at the <a href="http://www.gameroomchicago.com/about/" target="_blank">Game Room at the Chicago Athletic Association</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">craft cocktails, fancy nuts & deviled eggs at a <b>speakeasy</b> called <a href="http://theviolethour.com/" target="_blank">The Violet Hour</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">an out-of-this-goddamn-world <u>italian</u> dinner at <a href="http://balenachicago.com/" target="_blank">Balena</a> *dreams*</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">a <i>small</i> scoop of cookie dough ice cream at <a href="https://insomniacookies.com/" target="_blank">Insomnia Cookies</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">an <b>espresso</b> filled donut & coffee w/ soy at <a href="http://www.firecakesdonuts.com/" target="_blank">Firecakes Donuts</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">a spicy mezcal bloody mary from <a href="http://littlegoatchicago.com/" target="_blank">The Little Goat</a> <i>while waiting for..</i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">the <u>BEST</u> freaking burger with fries + a duck egg at <a href="http://auchevalchicago.com/" target="_blank">Au Cheval</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">avocado toast (I made this!) while thinking of where to eat next</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">a late night, comforting bowl of ramen at <a href="http://www.anichicago.com/" target="_blank">ANI</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">a <u>chicago dog</u> DUH!!! at <a href="http://www.portillos.com/" target="_blank">Portillo's</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">the most satisfying hot <b>pu'erh</b> tea at <a href="https://www.davidstea.com/us_en/" target="_blank">David's TEA</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">absurdly filling & tantalizing fried chicken + mac & cheese at <a href="http://www.thevigchicago.com/" target="_blank">The VIG</a></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You can bet your goddamn bottom dollar I came home & could not fit into <u>ANY </u>of my pants!! I feel like a cow... yes, still.. even after 2 weeks!! What an unforgettable trip with her & my fur-nephew Pierre :]</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Aside from the trip I haven't cooked up anything too blog-worthy lately.. Or if I did I'm too hangry so I don't take pictures! I promise I'll post something soon though (I have an idea already!) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Okay! So, this post not only is covering what I ate in Chicago but a review of this <a href="http://www.nongshimusa.com/our-products/bowl-noodle/udon-bowl" target="_blank">Nongshim Udon Noodle Bowl</a>! I've reviewed another product of theirs in the past-- check it out <a href="http://www.mmmhello.com/2014/08/n-o-n-g-s-h-i-m-s-i-r-o-n-g-n-g-r-e-v-i.html" target="_blank">>> here <<</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">First off, I bought this big, bad, bowl at my local Market Basket for around <b>~$4</b>. Not bad, but I could also buy 4 of my favorite Shin Cups with that! The bowl itself is huge. Serving size said 2 <i>(but I ate this almost entirely in just one sitting)</i> & the sodium content is so bad I won't dare post it! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I was recently featured on the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lodgecastiron/" target="_blank">Lodge Cast Iron's Instagram</a> for my Shakshuka last winter (yay!!) & after seeing the sexy, saucy, spiciness I knew I had to make it again. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This recipe is adapted by one I found online here from the New York Times >> <a href="http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1014721-shakshuka-with-feta" target="_blank">Shakshuka</a>. The difference between this & my recipe is that instead of having hot sauce I actually use Thai Chili Peppers in it! Muy picante y muy delicioso!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I've used other cheeses besides feta too, in case you are a feta hater- so don't be afraid to try out your fav cheeses! This is seriously the <b><u>easiest</u></b>, <i>crowd pleasing</i> dish you could make for brunch so go & make it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1 tsp Smoked Paprika</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1. Get a cast iron skillet! Heat to medium high heat & add olive oil. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">3. Add (organic) garlic! I got this little guy at the indoor farmer's market at <a href="http://5.lunalowell.com/" target="_blank">Mill No.5</a> from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MCGMobileMarket/" target="_blank">Mill City Grows! </a> <b>*If you are in the Lowell, MA area you have to check it out! </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">4. Once garlic becomes insanely <b>aromatic </b>toss in your cumin, smoked paprika & cayenne! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">5. Add the coarsely chopped tomatoes <i>(open/ remove lid, take kitchen shears & snip away at the tomatoes!)</i> & sauce.. <u>Season with salt & pepper!</u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">6. Stir in crumbled feta cheese <i>(save some for garnish!)</i> and let simmer for a few minutes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">7. With your slotted spoon make little nests inside the shakshuka & crack in your eggs!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">8. Cook for a few minutes & turn on your broiler to HIGH- pop 'er in to set the eggs. This takes maybe a minute or 2- any longer & you <b>WILL </b>overcook your eggs! <i>If you find the yolk is covered by the egg whites just cook enough & peel back the film.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Cheers to you! Yeah.. <b>YOU</b>!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Thanks for reading & please let me know if you end up making this or any other recipes on my blog! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hey hey hey! Merry <i>belated</i> Christmas to all you folks out there! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Todd & I are so thankful/ blessed to have had such a good time with all our friends + families this month. It's been <u>nonstop</u> drinking & eating this entire month; our bellies are bigger than ever!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Of the many gifts we got this year I have to say our favorites had to be the <i>edible ones</i>. A culinary enthusiast/ cousin of Todd's has been studying in the islands of Malta & <strike>brought</strike> smuggled back some savory treats for us that I am wildly obsessed with! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What'd we get? Well we scored basil infused cold pressed olive oil (heavy breathing), sea salted capers (heavier breathing), & TONS of sun dried tomatoes (<i>heaviest</i> breathing).. mmmhmmm ^_____^</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Capers <u>instantly</u> make me think piccata- so I figured let's make a ginormous thing for the week! I've made this dish before but added a secret ingredient that I think really helped smooth out the tart, saltiness that you get from the lemons & capers. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1lb Chicken breasts</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4 tbsp Butter</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Salt & Pepper</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2-3 tbsp Capers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2-3 tbsp Sun Dried Tomatoes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 cups Chicken broth</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 Lemons</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/2 cup Almond milk</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. Prep the chicken! With a long enough piece of plastic wrap put one piece of chicken in the middle & tenderize! Don't have a meat tenderizer? Use a bottle of wine or Jameson- because that's something I <b><i>always</i></b> have around ;)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. Once all chicken has been flattened out to your desired thickness cut in half. Salt & pepper (& adobo)! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Happy Belated Thanksgiving! I'm heavier & as always incredibly thankful for the family + friends I have around me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Todd & I hosted our 3rd Annual Friendsgiving this past Saturday & wow! So so damn heart warming to see everyone come together! We really have the best squad to call friends. Oh & charades was histerical- TEAM #2 RULES!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Side note: My <i><b>Truffle Mac & Cheese</b></i> was WIPED OUT!! That deserves a post in itself.. Let's just say a tiny $20 bottle of Black Truffle Oil does magic.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">When I was thinking of making this random concoction I had hopes of a dreamy, fiery, chewy masterpiece.. I have to say it was all of that & more! Udon noodles are so comforting that whatever you throw on it will still taste pretty damn heavenly.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The <u>king crab legs</u> were definitely the <b>star</b> of the show though. Since I had leftover <a href="http://www.sushifaq.com/sushi-sashimi-info/sushi-item-profiles/tobiko-and-masago/" target="_blank">masago </a>or fish roe which is "seafood" I thought to stick with something from the ocean. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">While grocery shopping the other day I noticed that I literally could not take my eyes of the ginormous crab legs at the market. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So I grabbed those suckers & voila! I made the richest udon dish ever. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If crab isn't your thing I can't imagine this being horrible with shrimp or LOBSTER. Oh god. I think I will make this with lobster next..</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I don't know about you but pork belly to me is the epitome of naughty, sexy, food porn. Chills, mad fucking chills. The fatty layers that you know you shouldn't be eating but inhale anyways. Heart attacks? Who cares. <u><b>Eat more pork belly!</b></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Growing up a little Laotian girl I would always snack on <a href="http://padaek.com/make-pork-crackling-lard-kiep-moo-narm-mun-moo/" target="_blank">"kiep moo"</a> which are <i>pork cracklings</i> also known as <b>pork rinds.</b> When I discovered <a href="http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2010/06/the-nasty-bits-how-to-make-chicharrones-recipe.html" target="_blank">"chicharrones"</a> in Spanish cuisine I knew my days were numbered. I could never be a vegetarian. I did try in high school & skipped class one day to get breakfast & whoops! There was bacon.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This recipe is the simplest way to get the ultra crunchy, crispy skin on the pork belly that makes it so goddamn irresistable. Sorry not sorry! Go get fat, winter is coming.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1lb Pork belly</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">3. Strain off scum *these are meat yuckies!* & after ~14 minutes drain the water & rinse with cold water to clean off the pork belly.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">5. With a few toothpicks prick as many deep little holes into the skin. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">6. Heat that oven up to 475ºF & using tinfoil wrap up the sides of the pork belly exposing only the skin side up. Crack some salt on the skin! We want CRISPY & SAVORY!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">7. After 30 minutes it should look a little like this..</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">9. Take out that glorious piece of meat & be ready to cut in! How holy! How godly!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Like, the other side of these mussels.. that are completely smothered to death with "DY-NA-MITE" sauce & makes me <b>really</b> miss living/ eating at <a href="http://www.hookssushi.com/" target="_blank">Hook's in St. Pete!!</a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">These broiled-to-perfection babies are <i>insanely</i> easy to make so seriously if this post makes you crave/ want/ freaking <i>need</i> them- you have absolutely NO excuse not to make them yourself! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">With the colder weather creeping up on us here in the New England area I for sure have been making my soups every night. I decided to switch things up a bit & make these for an upcoming potluck- because <u>DUH</u>.. who <i>DOESN'T</i> love mussels?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Most of the ingredients were bought at <a href="https://www.hmart.com/company_new/shop_store.asp?store_code=BLT" target="_blank">HMart</a> in Burlington, MA. If you cannot find Kewpie Mayo (which is just the most delicious of ALL mayonnaises) I will sign your permission slip & say that it's totally fine to use regular ol' mayo. BUT.. you should definitely find this!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I was trolling on Pinterest for other recipes & I saw most of them called for plain Sriracha. This is cool & all but I've lately been using more of the Chili Garlic style- it just has more spice & garlic flavor that I love in dishes. Sriracha still has my heart! Don't worry :) Sambal Oelek would also work in this since it's just as chunky & flavorful.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This took about 20-30 minutes to make & tastes sooooo good. In the words of my fiancé, "I can taste the spice, the naughty mayo, the crunchy panko, the mussels & everything is really balanced." Mmmmhm, people.. mmmm to the mothafuckin hmmm...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1 dozen green mussels</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Drain + remove all the mussel meat from the shells & cut with kitchen shears into bite sized pieces. </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Yeaaaaaah! Easy doesn't even cut it. Hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend & thank you so much for reading my ramblings! </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 19.2px;">♥</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 19.2px;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Since Thanksgiving is just around the corner (omgomgomgomg) let's talk sides. Green beans are such a wonderful veggie when you think about it.. yes. Think about it. You can eat them raw AND cooked. Plus, they are super healthy (as I'm reading this</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><a href="http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=134" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">website</a><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">)! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">When I'm not making an asian stir-fry out of them I also use them to make spicy salads or just plain steam them then drizzle some oyster sauce on them. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The recipe I have tonight is an easy gingery & slightly spicy one. I kinda just love the word "blistered" so hence the title. Give e'r a go!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">4. In about 1-2 minutes you should notice the intoxicating aromas! Smell & enjoy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Where to begin with this? Well, let's rewind to a couple years ago when I <u>first</u> got a Pinterest account (basically when my life became so much more <strike>un</strike>productive). I naturally made a <i>food</i> board called "<b>MMM...</b>". While browsing & drooling my life away I stumbled upon <a href="http://www.gourmet.com/recipes/gourmetlive/2011/051111/asian-pulled-pork-burgers.html" target="_blank">this mind-blowingly, vivid & seductive looking sandwich!</a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Right?? Those colors, that elegance & that class <u>all in a bun</u>. I ended up making them for my two girlfriends for a little potluck & they came out really good! Forward to today.. I'm stuffed. I'm so happy.. & I'm wondering so damn hard why it took me this long to make again!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There's just too many good things out there to cook ^______^</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">few Sundays ago my fiancé.. </span><i style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">OMG I DIDN'T EVEN MENTION THAT I GOT ENGAGED!! I GOT ENGAGED!! </i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here we are in a canyon that seems not apart of this world <i>freshly engaged! </i></span><br />
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<i style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So we hung out with our friends Joe & Kaylyn. Our plan was brunch! Then </span><a href="http://sowasundays.com/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">SoWa</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> got brought up.. hello FOOD TRUCKS! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We kicked things off with a <b>Lychee Slush</b> from <a href="http://boston.eater.com/2015/7/31/9078391/sweet-bubble-tea-truck-boston" target="_blank">Sweet Bubble</a>. Wow was it so perfect for that 90º+ day! Since we were starving we went with the tried & true <b>dumplings</b> from <a href="http://www.moyzillaboston.com/" target="_blank">Moyzilla</a>. So. Good. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One lap around the lot full of 15+ food trucks & I turned around for what caught my eyes.. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Bulgogi Rib Eye Steak with Kimchi Scallion Slaw </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">+</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Sweet Chili Cream Cheese STUFFED IN A <u>SOPAPILLA</u>" from <a href="http://www.stuffedbypapi.com/#sopapillas" target="_blank">Stuffed By Papi</a>. Wahhh YES! The sopapilla (pronounced so-pa-peeya) is the softest, fluffiest fried dough ever. Please let me die eating this sandwich.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Moral of the story? The <b>key </b><i>& </i><u style="font-style: italic;">most crucial </u>difference between the two handfuls of heaven was that freaking sweet chili cream cheese sauce, guys! So ever since I had that one at SoWa I had to make the pulled pork again.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Alas, here we (takes a nice sip of beer) finally are! An updated recipe for the AZN-styled pulled pork sammiches.. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">PS! There's literally nothing more wonderful in this world than to come home to a crockpot of goodness & the whole entire building of your condo smelling like sweet, fatty, meat.. <3</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sandwich/ Hamburger Buns, Challah, Tortillas etc!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A piece of dat pork butt (~2lbs)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 tbsp Chinese five spice powder</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/2 cup Brown sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/4 cup Soy sauce</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/4 cup Hoisin sauce</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 tbsp minced garlic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 tbsp Adobo</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 tbsp Smoked paprika</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 tbsp Cayenne</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 Red Cabbage </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 bunch of cilantro</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Prep the butt to get ready for the slow cooker! Rinse & plop her in. Whisk together all of your spices & sauces & add to the slow cooker. I set mine up for LOW on 8hrs.. perfect for turning on in the morning before I leave for work.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Slice cabbage in half & in half again. Cut into thin strips working from the sides going in towards the heart of the cabbage.. sooo pretty.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cut your cilantro off where the leaves start to form & chop into small pieces.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Throw cabbage & cilantro together in a large tupperware container while adding in the other ingredients. Let this sit in the fridge covered for at least an hour to get the flavors all mingly! Taste it now though- isn't it so crunchy & yummy!?!!! You can even add pepper flakes to it if you want (</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">;</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In another tupperware add cream cheese & sweet chili sauce. Mix mix mix mix!! This totally reminds me of crab rangoons & that's probably why I ate some with my fingers while mixing.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To assemble: Smear sweet chili cream cheese onto bottom bun (I used challah, but brioche would be bad ass too!). Add your hot pulled pork on top. Next, top with your purple slaw. Finish with your top bun & BOOM!! You are in PULLED PORK PARADISE :D</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I usually love to roll up <b>spring rolls</b> especially in the summer but somehow this time around I thought, "Hmm.. I'm sooo busy & I really could save so much time by just making it a salad!" Poof! What a hit it was, too. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A fellow foodie/ coworker loved it so much that he asked for the recipe twice! Uhh.. how perfect <i>(since I haven't posted a new recipe in awhile)!</i></span></div>
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noodles. Cook until soft. Make sure to read the instructions because this depends on the size of noodle! </span></span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Drain & rinse with cold water to stop the cooking. Mix in a
small amount of olive oil to separate & use kitchen shears to cut up the long
bundles of noodles into smaller pieces.</span></span></li>
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leaves off of stems. Cut carrots, cucumbers, & bell peppers into bite-sized
strips. </span></span></li>
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like- summer= grill) into nice strips.</span></span></li>
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noodles & chicken together.</span></span></li>
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fried shallots (this you can get at an Asian market or do yourself!) Also, I stuck some peppers in there for fun [;</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In a mortar add 4 garlic cloves & 1-4 thai chili peppers- muddle with pestle. Try using 1 pepper first because they can be pretty, pretttttty hot! <i>(Another way is putting the garlic
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Juice of 1 juicy ass lemon </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">1 cup of Sauvignon Blanc </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Blahhhh! Do you ever get into dumb funks? The ones where you just <strike>want to</strike> lay in bed all afternoon.. from the defeated feeling of not finding the kitten of your dreams after going to 4 different animal shelters in the morning!?!! Yeahh.. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As I was laying there all pooped & depressed I remembered something that I've been wanting to make & boom! <i>Instant</i> <i>motivation</i> [: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Super simple & super freaking amazing tasting. The rice flour gives the cake a chewiness (think boba!) that makes it really fun to eat. You can buy this at any asian market by the dried noodles.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I can't wait to share this for my friends & family. I actually made this before dinner so guess what? Life's too short, eat dessert first!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 tsp Matcha Powder</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Serve with vanilla ice cream (make sure to get the kind with vanilla bean <b style="text-decoration: underline;">specks</b>!) & dust a little extra matcha powder on top.. mmmm yessssss ^_____^ </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hey there internet! My bearded boyfriend Todd & I just got back home from another super satisfying trip up north. My oh my.. Why don't we live up there?! There are so many good breweries & restaurants!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The result of such things mentioned above I've accumulated a handful of pretty pictures. I figured rather than be one of those people that <i>overshare</i> on Instagram I could use my blog to funnel (mmm..funnel cake) all my pictures into! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We made a pitstop in Kittery & Portsmouth, <b style="text-decoration: underline;">NH</b> (there isn't one in Maine silly!) & had lunch at this spot I've been dying to try for months now- <a href="http://www.anjunoodlebar.com/" target="_blank">Anju Noodle Bar</a>. The weather was so freaking on point & sunny (it said rain <i>aaaaall</i> week) so we sat right by the window & oh right the food you ask?? JESUS!!! Everything was so so so good! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After an hour drive after lunch we finally made it to Portland! Instead of checking into our bed & breakfast right away though we drove 20-30 minutes north into Freeport, ME to check out <a href="http://www.mainebeercompany.com/our-story/chapter-1/" target="_blank">Maine Beer Company</a>! This has been on top of our to do list & we were so thrilled we went. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We of course got <b>"The ALL in"</b> which was all 8 beers for $18. Todd did this by mistake but it was so great to see it all & drink it all (& be buzzed by it all/<strike> feel it all</strike>)! </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Aside from the main picture I posted for this post here's what the tasting room looked like [:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The bed & breakfast that we stayed at in Portland was called <a href="http://www.mercuryinn.com/" target="_blank">Mercury Inn</a>. When I was cruising around online in January <i>(yes, this originally was supposed to be a Valentine's Day getaway but blizzards suck)</i> for a place to call home for the weekend I <b>instantly</b> fell in love with the design of the place! Black & whites with <u>pops</u> of bright color, nautical pieces that give it coastal vibes, the FREE locally sourced breakfast! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have to say our first B&B experience was pretty neat! The innkeepers Tim & Jake were super friendly, plus they had Donnie Darko on DVD >.< I wish I took a picture of breakfast but there was a fluffy mushroom frittata, cheddary grits, little scones, THE best yogurt & honey in little jars, freshly baked bread.. & it was all homemade! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'd like to take a moment to talk about the teensy, tiny cup of caramel there. SO FUCKING AMAZING. Those doughnuts were so outrageously yummy Todd said he wouldn't have any but ended up eating them all WITH me.. & <u>all of the caramel</u>.. like he chugged the caramel. This then caused a big tummy ache, ha!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We then made way to <a href="http://novareresbiercafe.com/" target="_blank">Novare Res</a>. Things were pretty busy in here- there was a really good DJ & there was a tap takeover by Allagash.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Day 2: Sunday Funday. After check out we headed over to the Portland Museum of Art. I saw there was a maritime exhibit visiting from New York & figured it'd be super fitting for us to go. Todd wore his red knit beanie the whole time #teamzissou </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So there you have it.. my weekend recap! I'm currently looking for food inspiration.. we had a huge bowl of pho each on our homecoming. Aiiiiight til next time, guys!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">This is a legit celebration, guys. Tomorrow Todd & I will be going up to Portland, ME for the weekend to indulge in a belated Valentine's Day <i>(blizzards screw everything up)</i> & early birthdayssss extravangaza! Yep, he's April 10th & I'm April 11th! ARIES UNITE. This will be the only time I can cook since there are so many good restaurants & breweries up there!!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">& that's it! </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR READING & HAVE A WILDLY AMAZING APRIL! <3 I LOVE YOU ALL!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Remember me? <a href="http://ispot.tv/a/77R5">I know, I'm Jeannie.</a> How busy has life been!? From all the snowy blizzards, super boring daily chores, happiest of birthdays, picking up extra shifts behind the bar & <u>A NEW DAY JOB</u>.. (YES! I got it!! Woot woot!!) I can say things have been pretty, pretty, pretty hectic & I have been one overworked, little buzzing bee!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">BUT! Let's talk <i>f</i></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>lat wide noodles.</i> Oh. my. goodness. MY ALL TIME <b>FAV</b>! I could eat these noodles everyday & be completely happy! I think the main reason why I love them so much is how soft & chewy they are. Mmhm.. crunchy is definitely one thing but soft & chewy is <u>another</u> perrrrfect texture.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This Southeast Asian dish (Laos, Thailand, China & Cambodia all have a similar one) is a HUGE comfort food of mine. This particular style is a spicy, savory noodle dish- no gravy; that's more <a href="http://thai-foodie.com/thaifood/rad-na-moo-recipe-%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%94%E0%B8%AB%E0%B8%99%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%B2/">Rad Na</a> & <a href="http://www.mami-eggroll.com/2011/10/recipe-mee-ka-thung.html">Meekathung</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The most time-consuming part of this all was washing & prepping the veggies! The wok works best at high temperatures so seriously once you're done prepping- dinner will be ready in like 6 minutes :D</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">** Edit: To get nice, hunky chunks of scrambled eggs cook your eggs before you throw in garlic & chilis! Both ways work but this ensures bigger bites of egg for you egg lovers!</span></div>
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7. Stir fry for a few minutes~~ Add a tablespoon of water if needed- but not much! We don't want mushy noodles. </div>
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& there you have it.. saanku so much for reading- I freaking hope you don't just store it in your brain folder of useless knowledge, so please!! MAKE IT! Oh & I'm not trying to take <a href="http://www.bluetalehlowell.com/">Blue Taleh</a> out of business but this came out reaaaaaally gooooood..!</div>
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<i><b>EGGGGIES!! </b></i>Oh, you glorious little things. So many ways to cook you up.. so little time! I'm so freaking <u>eggcited</u> to share this recipe with you! Sooo many puns.. there isn't eggxactly much time either. Har har harr ;)</div>
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I've seen Scotch Eggs before on a menu at this little hip spot in Boston called > <a href="http://www.thegallowsboston.com/">The Gallows</a> <.. Their sexy, eclectic menu & <a href="http://instagram.com/thegallowsboston">pictures on instagram</a> keep me drooling! Seriously, for decor: a ouija board wall?!! I would kill for a wall like that!</div>
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If you Google "Scotch Eggs" & look through the images you will be in TEARS. It's so sad because you'll see so many <u>overcooked yolks</u>!! This literally panged my heart so much to see! *Remedy the tears by searching "Runny Scotch Egg"! Woosah. </div>
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In an effort to create a <b>PERFECT </b>runny egg nestled inside the sausage I boiled a little less than normal. I'd suggest you do this too! I mean, ugh.. dry, chalky yolk is just the fucking <i>worst.. how groooosssss!!</i></div>
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This ball of meat & egg bliss was a little harder to make than I imagined. I think my mistake was using too much olive oil while <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">s<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">autéing</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"> my veggies. Also, I think the sausauge to egg ratio was off- I wanted to make more balls than I had enough meat for! Do you blame me?</span></span></div>
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6 Organic Eggs</div>
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2 Packages of Sausage Meat</div>
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1 Finely diced Carrot</div>
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2 Scallions chopped thinly</div>
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1 tsp Minced Garlic</div>
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1 Cup Flour</div>
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1 Cup Breadcrumbs</div>
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Extra Virgin Olive Oil</div>
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Vegetable or Canola Oil for Frying</div>
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Salt & Pepper</div>
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<b>Directions:</b></div>
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1. Preheat your oven to 400° **Instead of frying the scotch eggs for the entire time of cooking I did a 'half fry & half bake' method- this makes me <i>psuedo </i>healthy?!</div>
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2. Boil water in a pot & carefully add the 6 eggies to your water. Time for 5 MINUTES!!</div>
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6. BEEEEEP! The babies! Go ahead & peel them as perfectly as you humanly can! They are pretty soft & squishy because we undercooked them so be patient!</div>
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Slice nice & slowww.. I served these with a couple, little potato bread rolls for brunch... & duh sriracha on the side. So what are you waiting forrrrrr!!!</div>
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