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Super Bowl Giveaway: California Avocado Gift Box for Guacamole-Making

smeared on toast, sprinkled with salt and black pepper. in a milkshake. tossed with rice, seaweed, soy sauce and wasabi. with tortilla chips and hot sauce.

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Seriously Asian: Taro Root

They're also used in a Filipino dish called Sinigang, which stews beef and veggies in a tamarind base. I grew up calling them Filipino potatoes.

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How to Make Lumpia (Filipino Eggrolls)

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summer squash + corn chowder.

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corn, zucchini + black bean saute.

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Black Bean Chili with Butternut Squash.

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summer squash + corn chowder.

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Dinner Tonight: Fried Green Tomato BLT

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Sack Lunch: Sardine-and-Egg Salad Sandwich

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Super Bowl Giveaway: California Avocado Gift Box for Guacamole-Making

smeared on toast, sprinkled with salt and black pepper. in a milkshake. tossed with rice, seaweed, soy sauce and wasabi. with tortilla chips and hot sauce.

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Seriously Asian: Taro Root

They're also used in a Filipino dish called Sinigang, which stews beef and veggies in a tamarind base. I grew up calling them Filipino potatoes.

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Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'

my first cookbook was actually my own personal recipe notebook, which is an old children's book ("the story of ping") -turned journal that i bought in college. i used it to write down my mom's recipes, some of the first dishes i ever learned to cook.

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My Favorite Breakfast Meat: Chinese Sausage

i love chinese sausage in pancit. it is absolutely key to the dish.

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Cook the Book: 'Canal House Cooking, Vol. 1'

anything with fresh tomato and basil. and corn on the cob.

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I eat ______ out of the tin/jar/bottle...

marinated artichokes. sardines. sweet corn. and of course, ReddiWip (although not in a long long time!).

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Cook the Book: 'L.A.'s Original Farmers Market Cookbook'

Nichols at the Chicago Farmers Markets have tons of produce. And they always offer me free samples of peas and strawberries when I pass by.

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Summer reading and food: Anyone read these two or suggestions?

I love Wizenberg's A Homemade Life. Simple, touching stories with simple, tasty recipes. Her writing is very sweet and cute with a feel-good aftertaste.

I also like Reichl's memoirs, especially Comfort Me With Apples.

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Favorite Chicago Foods?

Portillo's hot dogs in the 'burbs, Wiener Circle in the city. Burt's Pizza in Morton Grove. Or Lou Malnati's. And Boston's Italian beef, dipped please.

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SE'er Food Blogs

Happy Jack Eats.

i love comfort food and the memories/stories associated with them. my blog is mostly simple, homemade meals, filipino cooking, and fun eats that are all a part of my everyday life.

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What do you collect?

i'm starting to crazy for plates and bowls. anything with a pretty print. or any print, actually.

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What to do with Leftover Hard-Boiled Eggs

i eat them plain for breakfast. or add them to tuna salad -- with mustard, no mayo. or slice them up and add them to my sandwich for lunch. i might have to try that sardine and egg salad sandwich...

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Farmer's Markets

i can't wait to pass by the farmer's market on my way to work and grab a baked goodie (usually a croissant) for breakfast, then come back on my lunch break for fresh berries, tomatoes, summer squash, sugar snap peas, and new veggies that i have yet to learn what to do with!

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What's So Weird About That?

my dad would cook canned corned beef with onions, tomatoes, and potatoes, then serve over rice. it's still one of my favorites.

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What are your favorite products from Trader Joe's?

i love tj frozen food. especially the vegan pad thai with tofu. and the frozen mandarin orange chicken is awesome.

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Do You Always Eat Breakfast for Breakfast?

mostly i eat eggs for breakfast because i'm obsessed with them. but not always breakfast eggs. sometimes i'll just top poached eggs over whatever i had for dinner the night before and call it breakfast. oh and i drop an egg in my ramen and eat that for breakfast about once a week, with spinach if i've got it.

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In Videos: Slap Chop Infomercial Featuring Vince, the Enthusiastic Host

haha that's so funny. my boyfriend and i see the shamwow commercial all the time. the first time i thought vince was creepy. but the more i saw the commercial, the more i was intrigued by the shamwow. i kind of want one. the slap chop...not so much.

i was so intrigued by the shamwow commercial, i actually googled "vince shamwow" and found a wiki article on him. his name is vince offer! is that for real?

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When do you Serious Eats?

At work. As soon as I sit down at my desk with a cup of coffee, I check out my Google Reader and SE. I'm usually one of the first people in the office, so it's very peaceful and relaxing. My favorite part of the morning. :)

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Any ideas for simple, healthy, make-ahead meals?

thanks for all the tips. i'm starting to get kind of black-beaned out, but the lentils are a great idea!

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How to Make Lumpia (Filipino Eggrolls)

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summer squash + corn chowder.

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corn, zucchini + black bean saute.

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Black Bean Chili with Butternut Squash.

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Roasted beets.

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Oyster.

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Fresh fruit tart.

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the obligatory asparagus shot.

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mango berry tart.

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Pancit Bihon

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soba noodles.

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sushi salad.

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birthday cupcake

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Spaghetti Squash

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Chicken sotanghon with patola.

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simple guacamole.

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there IS such a thing as too much garlic...

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my version of huevos rancheros.

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My most favoritest.

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Cauliflower soup on the Eve.

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Any ideas for simple, healthy, make-ahead meals?

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Won ton soup with baby bok choy.

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Shepherd's pie.

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Lumpia

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stuffed portobello mushrooms

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summer squash + corn chowder.

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Dinner Tonight: Fried Green Tomato BLT

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Sack Lunch: Sardine-and-Egg Salad Sandwich

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About HappyJack

Website: http://happyjackeats.blogspot.com

Location: chicago, il

About: Pretty serious about eating. Takes pictures of all food. Recently discovered the simple pleasures of bento. Sometimes eats pizza right before bed. Occasionally craves Big Macs.

Favorite foods: curly fries. cheeseburgers. sweet corn. mexican torta. with avocado. bloody mary. deep-fried everythings. bento!

Last bite on earth: loaded cheeseburger.