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Comment on Obama Alters Campaign Paraphernalia by stef

stef — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:24:56 +0000

ha he hooo boy.

Comment on Farmers’ Market Trip and Recipe Request by Eric

Eric — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 14:11:51 +0000

Here’s what we (well, my wife) does with kale: Coarsely chop it, then steam it, then saute it with garlic, olive oil, and some balsamic vinegar (added near the end). Delicious. We have it with fish and chips. The fish batter is a New Orleans variation with cayenne pepper, and the chips are double fried, potato-ey on the inside and crisp on the outside.

I’m with you on the tomatoes. My favorite time of year is when our tomatoes ripen. We end up eating them with some salt, pepper, and, maybe, a splash of olive oil. We mean to cook them into something, but they’re so good fresh off the plant that we never manage to get them to a pot.

And, different post here, the herbs look great. Pluck off the flowers and you’ll be in great shape.

As for the steak, as long as I’m mixing posts, the key to cooking meat and fish (well, being as I don’t eat meat I’m told this applies to meat) is remembering that it will continue to cook after it’s taken off the heat. Err on the early side; you can always put it back on.

Comment on A Visit from the Future by The Smoking Kitchen | Allah Peanut Butter Sandwiches

The Smoking Kitchen | Allah Peanut Butter Sandwiches — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 03:06:56 +0000

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Comment on Hillary for President by City Elf

City Elf — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 01:34:36 +0000

this may be my favorite political post of the year. thanks for makin’ me laugh.

Comment on New Page Up - Restaurant Map! by adam

adam — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:36:19 +0000

that’s a pretty awesome idea. especially since i have a very finite list of places i’ve eaten in austin as of yet.

if google did turn out evil, i’d be pretty screwed. google + flickr combined have the entire last 8 years of my life on them.

Comment on Another Cry for Help: Out of Control Herbs by Reba

Reba — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:48:01 +0000

Those look beautiful! My herbs fried (except for the chives) so I think I may have to start over.. maybe I’ll try your source instead of the Home Depot…

Comment on Another Cry for Help: Out of Control Herbs by paulette

paulette — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:14:16 +0000

Hi Alex. You have to pick the flowers off your plants (”deadhead” them) to prevent them from going to seed and to keep the leaves tasting yummy. Yours look great! Mine are not quite there yet - and my basil took a huge hit this weekend with my basil mojito variation (delicious!). P

Comment on Another Cry for Help: Out of Control Herbs by Xani

Xani — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:22:38 +0000

Herb help, from Oregon: http://feeds.slashfood.com/~r/weblogsinc/slashfood/~3/319038032/

Comment on Farmers’ Market Trip and Recipe Request by Alex

Alex — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:38:16 +0000

Before this dispute gets out of hand, celebrity chefs are equal to The Wire cast members. Neither have widespread popularity, but among their relatively smaller followings are very devoted fans. I got excited when seeing Rick Bayless. I also get excited when I see Verizon commercials: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnUCbnuURVU&feature=related

God, I love Senator Clay Davis: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrfCixsd2N8

Comment on Farmers’ Market Trip and Recipe Request by Julia

Julia — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 04:41:55 +0000

Kale is delicious and underrated. If you want to eat it raw try this recipe:

http://ladybugs-12.blogspot.com/2008/03/tale-of-kale.html

And I think beefsteak tomatoes should be stuffed and baked, preferably with soft goat’s cheese and herbs.

And Xani, extras from The Wire beat local chefs any day.