Monthly Archives: February 2010

Lamb Tagine with Apricots

Posted on February 26, 2010 by David

There are as many formulations of ras el hanout as there are families in Morocco,” advised my local spice vendor, “you just have to settle on a version you like.” The blend I found contained galangal, rosebuds, black pepper, ginger, … Continue reading →

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75,000 and Counting

Posted on February 25, 2010 by David

Last January my iTunes library hit the 70,000 song mark. This month I exceeded 75,000. My latest music listening experiment has been the service provided by lala. I used their MusicMover software to match the contents of my library to … Continue reading →

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Presidential Panoramas

Posted on February 24, 2010 by David

Before my regular hiking companions moved away, I spent a lot of time in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. I documented some of the trips with photos, and when I acquired a new Canon digital Elph camera, I tested … Continue reading →

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Printing Some Dinner

Posted on February 23, 2010 by David

It is inevitable that 3-D printers will find applications in the kitchen, especially as they become cheaper and more ubiquitous. The geniuses at Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories have already unveiled the CandyFab 4000, a device that prints forms with sugar … Continue reading →

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Meet Doctor Tony

Posted on February 22, 2010 by David

If you watch Anthony Bourdain’s No Reservations and you are also a parent of young children (or a tragic hipster), then you recognized a reference he made in his Egypt show. While enjoying the local cuisine, he said “There’s a … Continue reading →

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Chicken with Herbed Dumplings

Posted on February 17, 2010 by David

What do you cook when you want a chicken pot pie but are too lazy/busy to screw around with making a crust? You cook chicken with dumplings. I saw this recipe on Michael Ruhlman’s site and figured it would give … Continue reading →

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Maggie’s Marvelous Mardi Gras Macarons

Posted on February 16, 2010 by David

I may be a decent cook, but I know when I’m outclassed by a great baker. When I saw Facebook photos of my friend Maggie’s baking projects – collected in an album titled “Food Porn” – I jokingly suggested that … Continue reading →

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No-Knead Bread, Version 1

Posted on February 15, 2010 by David

All of the rave reviews I read about Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day: The Discovery That Revolutionizes Home Baking assured me that I could bake high-quality bread with little effort. Since my previous bread baking attempts have resulted … Continue reading →

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Trotter Gear

Posted on February 12, 2010 by David

At the other end of the meat case at H Mart where I found the oxtails was a lovely display of pig’s feet. If I’m going on a braising jag, I thought, I might as well go all the way. … Continue reading →

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Braised Oxtails with Maitake, Caramelized Orange, and Shallots

Posted on February 10, 2010 by David

Ming Tsai, chef at Blue Ginger, has a cooking show on PBS in which he presents his “east meets west” approach to his food. On a recent show he explored the pairing of maitake mushrooms and Worcestershire sauce, then invited … Continue reading →

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