Archive for October 2008
Dream a Little Dream
Okay, so I’m admitting it. I attended a casting call to be the Food Network’s next star chef. Ridiculous, I know, but since this is a blog about my culinary…
Read MoreKnowledge is Power!
Here was one of the questions from yesterday’s casting/interview. They said they really wanted to be impressed with my knowledge of food and asked me to give them three tips…
Read MoreWhat I Cooked Today… Braciole a great meal on a budget
We are all on a budget, but we still want to eat well. Now that fall is here we can buy cheaper meat and braise it for a very flavorful…
Read MoreIngredient of the Day: Mint
I talk a lot about my life as a child. I think it is because there is something so wonderful about childhood memories. They have a dreamlike quality. One dreamy…
Read MoreAsk Mary: Soap Scum and Silverware
Mary,This isn’t really a cooking question but I thought you might know the answer. How do you get soap scum residue or hardwater stains off of your glasses and silverware?…
Read MoreDeli Paper!
I always keep deli paper (sandwich paper) in my house. You don’t have to cut it and it is very similar to parchment paper. You can cook with it, wrap…
Read MoreWhat I Cooked Today… Mary’s Volleyball Dinner (actually, this is my mother’s recipe!)
Mary’s Volleyball Dinner Ingredients:1 package fusilli pasta1 can artichoke hearts3 tablespoons sundried tomato1 cup sliced mushrooms1 yellow onion chopped2 tablespoons green onion4 smashed garlic cloves½ cup chicken stock½ stick of…
Read MoreHumboldt Fog
I worked at Michael’s in Santa Monica for a while and on Saturday nights when we got out the cheeses I would always wait for the remnants of the Humboldt…
Read MoreWeekly Menu!
Eating on a budget is not difficult. You just have to figure out what to eat and how to shop! Monday: Salad: Mixed greens with tomatoes, cucumbers and balsamic dressingEntrée:…
Read MoreAsk Mary: Reducing Fruits in Cooking
Dear Mary,Why do you reduce acidic fruits like lemons, limes, oranges in cooking?Fruity Girl Hi Fruity Girl,The reason that you reduce acidic citrus is because you want to bring out…
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