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In a food slump...

When I'm in a slump I like to pick an ingredient and list out a bunch of different ways to use it and then try one. Last year I was in a bad slump and decided to have a pumpkin week where I made 7 different dishes that had pumpkin in them. Granted, that was a bit extreme, but it did wonders for my slump!

fujimama at 9:08PM on 10/05/09

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What's for dinner tonight - 10/5?

It is finally cooling down here in Southern California, so I'm getting in the mood for "Fall" food. I'm making pumpkin black bean chili, but substituting fresh steamed kabocha squash for the pumpkin.

fujimama at 9:03PM on 10/05/09

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Chefs vs. City: Anybody watching?

I'm with you. I enjoy the parts that take some actual skill, but for the most part it seems like a waste of time and effort on the part of the Food Network. Taking 2 chefs and having them do meaningless challenges against other chefs...what's the point? Why do you need chefs to do that?

fujimama at 1:11AM on 09/21/09

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Bento Help!

I'm with Chisai, Lock and Lock containers are wonderful if you don't mind going with a less traditional bento container!

My two fave sites for bento ideas/info are:

1) http://lunchinabox.net/
2) http://justbento.com/

Both are amazing resources with tons of ideas.

One of my fave things to include in a bento are onigiri (Japanese rice balls) because they're filling, easy to make, wrapped individually, and can be filled with a variety of different ingredients.

fujimama at 12:38AM on 09/08/09

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In a food slump...

When I'm in a slump I like to pick an ingredient and list out a bunch of different ways to use it and then try one. Last year I was in a bad slump and decided to have a pumpkin week where I made 7 different dishes that had pumpkin in them. Granted, that was a bit extreme, but it did wonders for my slump!

fujimama at 9:08PM on 10/05/09

From Talk

What's for dinner tonight - 10/5?

It is finally cooling down here in Southern California, so I'm getting in the mood for "Fall" food. I'm making pumpkin black bean chili, but substituting fresh steamed kabocha squash for the pumpkin.

fujimama at 9:03PM on 10/05/09

From Talk

Chefs vs. City: Anybody watching?

I'm with you. I enjoy the parts that take some actual skill, but for the most part it seems like a waste of time and effort on the part of the Food Network. Taking 2 chefs and having them do meaningless challenges against other chefs...what's the point? Why do you need chefs to do that?

fujimama at 1:11AM on 09/21/09

From Talk

Bento Help!

I'm with Chisai, Lock and Lock containers are wonderful if you don't mind going with a less traditional bento container!

My two fave sites for bento ideas/info are:

1) http://lunchinabox.net/
2) http://justbento.com/

Both are amazing resources with tons of ideas.

One of my fave things to include in a bento are onigiri (Japanese rice balls) because they're filling, easy to make, wrapped individually, and can be filled with a variety of different ingredients.

fujimama at 12:38AM on 09/08/09

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What bread or cracker do YOU eat with goat cheese?

Goat cheese is my all-time favorite. I like to eat it on slices of fresh crusty baguette. Sometimes I like to pair it with some pate and cornichons, but usually I like it solo.

fujimama at 12:35AM on 09/08/09

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Herbs for winter blues?

I personally find peppermint (brewed in tea) to be a natural "pick me up".

fujimama at 4:40AM on 09/07/09

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Tofu & Soymilk

hmw0029--That's why you need to start making your own. It's so easy and then you've got all that wonderful flavor present!!

fujimama at 11:01PM on 09/05/09

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Ideas for polenta or lentils?

How about lentil patties? There are lots of recipes out there (this one for example: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Lentil-Cakes-Patties/Detail.aspx), but you could just look at a few of them to get the basic idea and then customize your own to go with what you've already got in your pantry.

fujimama at 7:07PM on 09/05/09

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Pix or not...?

I'm with HeartofGlass--pictures all the way!! The one exception I've found is Julia Child's Mastering the Art of French Cooking. Her directions/descriptions are so precise that if I follow closely, it's like I can see it in my head!

fujimama at 7:04PM on 09/05/09

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Apple Fritter Recipe

YES! How did I miss that? THANKS!

fujimama at 3:02PM on 09/05/09

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Gifts For A Young Budding Baker

How about Dorie Greenspan's book, "Baking From My Home to Yours"? It's an awesome resource with very approachable recipes.

fujimama at 9:31PM on 09/04/09

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Compact and home-cooked dinners

I'm with CJ McD, a bento box is such an awesome way to pack a meal along. If you've never put one together, my two fave sites are

1) http://lunchinabox.net/
2) http://justbento.com/

Both are amazing resources with tons of ideas. One of my fave things to include in a bento are onigiri (Japanese rice balls) because they're filling, easy to make, wrapped individually, and can be filled with a variety of different ingredients.

fujimama at 9:29PM on 09/04/09

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Cook the Book: Eugenia Bone's 'Well-Preserved'

I would love to can the peppers, Japanese cucumbers, and tomatoes that I've got currently growing in the garden.

fujimama at 4:20PM on 05/22/09

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