Who would have thought the Parsley Chronicles would become such a dramatic saga? Here I thought it would be an amusing photographic journey from seed to plant, but instead, it’s turned into a roller coaster ride of expectations and dreams â€â€Ã‚ all of which seem poised to come crashing down at any moment. Last week, the …
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ADVENTURES IN DOMESTICITY: Adobo Chicken in Parchment Edition
After making shrimp piri piri last week, I found myself craving chiles, which is odd because it’s never really been something I’ve ever craved before. Well, never one to ignore my desires, I did some research on Epicurious and came across an intriguing dish called “Adobo Chicken in Parchment.” The recipe is fairly self-explanatory: make …
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THE PARSLEY CHRONICLES: Chapter 9  The Spirit Of Obama!
Previously on The Parsley Chronicles, all hope seemed to be lost for my once bountiful cup of parsley. However, I noticed one sturdy, colorful sprout and realized that maybe there was hope for this plant after all. It’s a funny thing â€â€Ã‚ hope. The word seems to get thrown around so often, but now that Obama’s …
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ADVENTURES IN DOMESTICITY: Shrimp Piri Piri Edition
After spending an afternoon stewing half the ingredients in my kitchen to make Beef Rendang, I was in the mood last night to cook something up a bit easier. You know, like shrimp. Turns out last month while I was investigating African dishes for my failed attempt at a Survivor: Gabon tie-in, I came across …
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ADVENTURES IN DOMESTICITY: Beef Rendang Edition
Just when you thought I was done cooking up ethnic food, here I come once again with another attempt to harness another culture in my humble kitchen. This time I took on the beast that is beef rendang, a Malaysian/Indonesian dish that seems to involve every spice under the sun. I was inspired by a …
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THE PARSLEY CHRONICLES: Chapter 8  Are The Best Days Behind Us???
On last week’s edition of The Parsley Chronicles, the previously smooth progress of my parsley took a drastic turn as it was revealed that I had been depriving my plant of the water it so desperately needed. I’ve since been more attentive to the moistness of the parsley’s soil, but I fear the damage my …
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ANGRY WHOPPER QUEST: Success! Sort of…
Well, I have finally sacrificed ten Facebook friends in pursuit of a free Angry Whopper from Burger King. You’ve all seen who I’ve cut. Now it’s time to reveal the final piece of the puzzle. Who could be more deserving of a sacrifice than Sherayay? The answer after the jump…
ANGRY WHOPPER QUEST: I Ruined Her Joy!!!
Sacrifice #9: It’s none other than Sherayay from The Real Housewives of Atlanta! And who better to go down in flames than the genius behind She By Sherayay? Well, actually, I can think of one more deserving person, but that won’t be revealed until tomorrow. I suppose I could tell you today, but that would …
ADVENTURES IN DOMESTICITY: Chicken Tikka Masala Edition
Welcome to my culinary experiment! Sadly, it is time for my orange-colored culinary journey around the world to conclude. It started in East Hampton, traveled across the Atlantic to The Gambia, headed west to Thailand, and now retreats back east a little to India, home country of my next endeavor, chicken tikka masala. I was …
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ANGRY WHOPPER QUEST: Lucky Number Eight
We’re getting close to the end here. Today I sacrificed Teri (and a wax version of The Rock), which means I only have two more people to destroy. Who will they be? Stay tuned… In the meantime, BURN, TERI, BURN!!!!!