Cuisine Archive

Rustic Chicken Noodle Soup

Unfortunately this week my girlfriend fell under the spell of some kind of cold that somewhat quickly worsened. Knowing my part in this situation, I immediately hit to the kitchen to find that classic comfort food remedy but with my own slight twist of a beloved pick-me-upper. Continue reading “Rustic...
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Whole Foods Seafood Sustainability Program

Good news to those who love Whole Foods as the Austin-based grocer has decided to initiate a color-coded labeling system that will measure the environmental impact on wild-caught seafood: Continue reading “Whole Foods Seafood Sustainability Program” »...
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Inside Look at Military Rations

I apologize for not posting any updates in the last few weeks. It's been kinda busy with a few things I have going on, but I'll try to continue the daily blog post. Promise. Anyways, the New York Times has an interesting slideshow showcasing all the military rations from troops...
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Release the Kraken

If you're looking for an alternative to the solid Sailor Jerry's, give the Kraken Black Spiced Rum a shot. It's an upscale but un-snooty bottle of spiced rum that can be had for a little less than $20. Kraken also features an attractive retro-styled bottle and cheeky design, which is...
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Chicken Marsala

A beloved recipe in many family cookbooks, the chicken marsala is a dish that incorporates rich italian flavors in a very simplistic manner. Here's my rendition of the recipe with a simple risotto and sautéed spinach side that worked out for me even on a busy weeknight. Continue reading “Chicken Marsala”...
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Keeping Breakfast Tacos Weird

For good reason, The New York Times finds that Austin can churn out the best breakfast tacos in the country. Featured within the article is the Tamale House, which has been churning egg tacos in our state's capital since the 1970s. They also put in a good word for Torchy's...
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Nespresso Citiz

There are few small splendors in life that can equate to a rich cup of espresso. However, besides enjoying it at the local coffee shop, the task of making the beverage at home is daunting given the expertise needed by a trained barista. Enter the Nespresso Citiz. This handsome machine,...
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Texas Red Chili

Autumn officially greeted us with the first major cold front this weekend and since it was also game day, I figured it would be fitting for me to tackle my first attempt at making Texas chili. Suffice to say, disappoint was not the word of the day. Continue reading “Texas...
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Creamy Tomato Basil Soup with Orzo

Fall has officially started this week and what better way to start off the season than with an awesome (and incredibly easy to make) tomato basil soup? Sandwich instructions not included. Continue reading “Creamy Tomato Basil Soup with Orzo” »...
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Gridiron + Queso

College football season officially starts today and what better way to enjoy Labor Day weekend than relaxing to some pigskin on-screen (or U.S. Open for those willing). If you're stuck in a rut as to what to pull for your game-day party, try my favorite recipe for homemade Chile-Con-Queso. Apparently...
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