Akemashite omedeto!2010 was not perfect by any means; it had it's ups and downs but it was a good year overall. I was fortunate enough to spend quality time with my wonderful parents, friends...
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Updated from the archives. Originally posted October 22, 2008.Every time my husband and I go to our favorite local Japanese Restaurant, we stick with our faves - Spicy Shrimp Tempura Maki, Smoked Salmon...
1-888-98-SAVOR (72867)www.savorseattletours.comOne thing I love about Mr. S. is that he’s not too cool for school. He’s willing to indulge the food nerd in me and do cheesy things like a food tour while...
Quick, easy and flavourful side dishes are sought after in my repertoire. Normally I steam asparagus and toss with butter and salt but roasting asparagus really brings out it's nutty flavour. Top...
I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas! I took a little blogging break to partake in many Christmas parties with friends and family and wrapping up Preschool for 2010. We celebrated Christmas with...
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Look out, Sacramento! It looks like Mother Nature is gifting us with a deluge of rain for the new year. Get your hot tea stocked up, pull your Wellies back out of the closet and make a batch of Martha...
Fourteen dollars for a jar of lemon curd? U-uh, no way, nein! Remember all those Meyer lemons I had taking over my kitchen? Well, some of them got put to good use earlier this week…they were turned into...
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Earlier in the week there was a lull in the rain, so I scooted outside quickly and nabbed a bunch of Meyer lemons from the tree. Meyer lemons are the best lemons in my opinion - they're fragrant, sweet...
Go forth readers, complete your Feats of Strength and Air Your Grievances over your Festivus meal; however, don't forget the Festivus Pole Stuffed With Chocolate Salami!Allen Salkin's Festivus Pole...
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The holidays bring out the inner kid in some, the Scrooge in others and in Mr. S.'s case...the Clark Griswald. I've never dated anyone in my life who loves the holidays as much as he does. Whether it's...
( Chuao Chocolatier )Looking for something that satisfies your sweet tooth, explodes with flavor in your mouth and simultaneously envelopes you with chocolaty goodness? Look no further...the good folks...
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(This is just a wee rack in the shop. Trust me they have LOTS of spices to choose from...like world domination of spices...ok, maybe not quite "world" domination...but LOTS nevertheless) 1509 Wester...
Meru National Park is one of Kenya’s least crowded but will soon receive more visitors following the launch of flights to Meru by Fly540, the fast expanding regional airline. Schedule The services...
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Kenya Airways airline launched its new route on Thursday, and is currently the only carrier to link the two countries directly.Services will operate three times a week, on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays.Alitalia...
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Fly540 Angola, subsidiary of Lonrho, will commence daily Luanda-Cabinda-Soyo services in a week according to a close source.Earlier in the month ,Lonrho issued a statement saying it would commence the...
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( Photo by Jennifer C., Yelp ) 4225 Fremont Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103. (206) 545-7440. www.paseoseattle.comIf you ever find yourself in Seattle with a tummy demanding to be placated, haul yourself...
Kenyan business journalist Terryanne Chebet has been hosting an interesting four part series into aviation in East Africa on Citizen TV.Her first episode shows "Who is who" in the aviation sector in East Africa.Here is a quick summary:Rwandair: 100% owned by the government of RwandaPrecision Air:34% owned by Kenya Airways and 52% owned by Michael Shirima and 15% by investors after an IPO issue Air Uganda:Owned by Aga Khan through his Meridian flagshipJetlink:Captain Elly Aluvale,Kiran Patel,Raila Odinga(Kenyan PM) and Musalia Mudavadi(Kenyan Deputy...
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Did you know there is platform no 9 3/4 at our own Chennai central Station? Only it is called platform number 2a. The notice board shows Platform no 2A against your train. You follow the signboard and...
1531 14th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122. (206) 251-7673 www.spinasse.com Tony Bennett may have left his heart in San Francisco but I think I may have left mine in Seattle this past weekend. Mr. S. and I went for an early holiday getaway and the foodie in me just fell head over heels for Seattle’s food scene. We hit up a few well touted casual food places like Salumi and Paseo (which I will review soon, I promise!) but the highlight of the trip was our dinner the first night at Cascina Spinasse. It was truly a magical night. Although...
( Photos by BakedIdeas.com )I saw these gingerbread yogi cookie cutters by Baked Ideas recently on Apartment Therapy and thought how they would make such an unique holiday gift. You could give...
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Click here to get a printable version of this week's meal plan and recipesGrocery List:The grocery list is color coordinated by meal so you can easily pick and choose which meals you would like to make....
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This is a super fast, ridiculously easy side dish. Toasting the almonds brings out their nuttiness and adds a great crunch to the tiny pearls of pasta. Make this dish when you want something quick or...
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