TV. Food. Pop Culture.
Yesterday, I received a new dutch oven (technically a risotto pot), and in honor of this new, formidable piece of equipment, I knew I just had to braise something. But what? Well, I turned on the television, and there was Tyler Florence whipping up a pot roast. I wouldn’t say that it’s my favorite meal …
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It’s been a while since I’ve written about my cooking, but fear not, I’m still attempting all sorts of exotic dishes in my humble kitchen, and yes, most of them turn out bright orange. Case in point: this Brazilian Shrimp Stew recipe that I found on Epicurious. As most of my culinary adventures are inspired …
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Oops. I accidentally caused a minor conflagration in my toaster oven today when I took my eyes off some would-be pita chips for just a tad too long. Luckily, I’ve been classically trained in such emergency situations, and I knew to simply unplug the toaster oven and just sit there while the fire raged on …
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My friends, my friends. This is a sad day indeed. Today marks the official end of The Parsley Chronicles. That’s right: my beloved parsley  the plant that could never be  finally ceased showing any signs of life today. The Obama Sprout, once a beacon of hope and prosperity, shriveled up and died, leaving …
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Last week, while doing a random search for some random thing, I came across a blog called Fat Free Vegan Kitchen, which boasted an appealing recipe for chocolate orange Bundt cake. Now, when it comes to desserts, I’m not a huge fan of fat free offerings as they’re usually dry and flavorless, but the pictures …
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Last time on The Parsley Chronicles, I took drastic measures to save my ailing parsley plant by engaging in some painful, yet necessary pruning. The hope was to clear away the dead, bad vegetation and leave room for the few remaining bright spots to grow boundlessly. As a result, I was left with a near …
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Guess what? Today is World Nutella Day! That’s right, today is the day we celebrate Nutella, that glorious blend of hazelnuts, cocoa, and skim milk. The spread, which has been a childhood favorite of mine ever since I tried it at my friend Ed’s house, can be used in many different ways, but usually, I …
My recent adventures in domesticity have been rather complex affairs involving multiple exotic ingredients and often a few hours of cook time. That’s why I decided to simplify things with a less grandiose endeavor: hummus! This Middle-Eastern treat requires only a few elements: tahini, garbanzo beans, olive oil, salt, and garlic. How hard could it …
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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 …
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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