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Website: http://www.kclinephotography.com

Location: Seattle

About: I guess I am what you call a foodie. My life is food.. everyday. I am a professional Food Stylist and Food Photographer. I LOVE food... all of it.

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The Ten Most Recent Comments By kcline

From Talk

Impending doom of sickness--what to eat?!

It is not a cure, but it is liquid and it is delicious, and gives you a nice warm feeling inside when you are sick.

One can of chicken broth
4 Bay Leaves
1 whole head of Garlic
Little Olive Oil

In a sauce pan put the oil and garlic in and cook until the garlic gets a little browned. Add in the broth and bay leaves and let it simmer of low to medium heat for about 20 minutes or until the garlic is the consistency of boiled potatoes.

Take out the Bay Leaves and sip the broth and eat those garlic cloves up :)

Also...
As mentioned... Tea Toddies are just awesome.
Really the best thing you can do once you feel symptoms is get REST and drink ALOT of fluids (juice, non-caffeinated tea and water).

Taking loads of Vitamin C and Vitamin C rich foods really does not "heal" you or cure your cold. Excess doses of Vitamin C just get flushed from your system when you go to the bathroom. Vitamin C is one of those things that if you want it to do any good you should take it daily via diet (or supplement if you don't get it in your diet) in order for it to work. You can't just start slamming the Vitamin C when you get sick... it's already too late for it to do you any good.

Before dosing up on Vitamins check with your Doctor first.

What LoCo has said about getting rest and eating good foods is the best and truest advice here. We all have our ole Wive's Tales Remedies, but if you are really sick your best bet is to seek professional medical attention.

Here's some more info on Vitamin C and colds:
http://www.everybody.co.nz/page-5423d158-0c56-4877-95ad-91363c330795.aspx

kcline at 6:54PM on 01/28/08

From Talk

What Would You Make To Help a Family Through a Tough Time?

Something that is always nice at hard times is something sweet to eat. If you think they are going to get a ton of pastas... you could make up a batch of Brownie Batter and put it unbaked into a foil baking pan (they make them in all shapes and sizes including Brownie Pan size. Just increase the normal baking time from frozen by 15-20 minutes and they will have hot gooey fudgey brownies as a treat.

Aside from that a Chicken and Rice Casserole is awesome:
Meat from half a roasted chicken (or 3 boneless chicken breasts)
4 cups cooked brown or white rice
2 cups of Broccoli (fresh or frozen)
Can of Cream of Mushroom soup
1/2 brick of light Cream Cheese (softened)
1 1/2 cup of Milk
1 cup shredded Cheddar (for topping)
1/2 cup Bread Crumbs or Crush Potato Chips

Literally dump everything but the crumbs and cheese into a mixing bowl. Mix it together by hand, it should have an almost risotto texture to it. Place that into a foil casserole pan and top it with cheese and crackers.
From frozen it should bake at 350 for 40-50 minutes, until the top is nicely browned and it is bubbling.

We also do an "asian" version, add a pinch of ginger and soy. Replace broccoli with pea pods, carrots and diced red pepper. We top it without the cheese and crush up crunchy chow mein noodles on it.

kcline at 6:42PM on 01/28/08

From Talk

What summer foods are you cravin'?

Sweet Yellow Corn from Yakima, Peaches from Wenatchee, Strawberries from Orting and Sweet 100 Tomatoes from my Mother's climbers.

kcline at 6:40PM on 01/17/08

From Talk

Cupcake conundrum

I agree with Alyssazor, sometimes a bland cupcake is perfect to offset a succulent flavored buttercream.

Suggestion for buttercream flavors:
--Orange flavoring (you can use concentrate and/or orange zest instead) top with bittersweet chocolate curls or shavings or sprinkles
--Mix a little coconut milk into your buttercream, pipe it on and add oven toasted coconut flakes
--Add a little almond flavoring to your buttercream and throw some slivered almonds on top.
--A little Mint and green food coloring in your buttercream and top with some bittersweet chips or shavings.
--Chocolate buttercream, top it with fresh sliced strawberry fans and a poof of cocoa powder on top of that.


kcline at 6:39PM on 01/17/08

From Talk

Super Bowl Snacks

You can also serve Falafel Balls, make some accompanying dip like Tzatziki to go with it.

Toast some Pita Bread with some Sea Salt and Pepper in the oven until they are crispy and lightly browned and serve it with some Hummus. Top the Hummus with some chopped Sun Dried Tomatoes in Olive Oil.

You could also do up a batch of Sweet Potato Fries, peel them up and slice them up in fry shapes, toss them in a large mixing bowl and drizzle a little Olive Oil, salt, pepper and a pinch of cumin. Toss them in the oven (this can be done at your friends house too as the raw oiled potatoes will keep well) and serve it with a dipping sauce made of peach or apricot preserves (about 1 cup) mixed with a touch of maple syrup, some stone ground mustard to taste, a pinch of thyme and a touch of white pepper. You'll want to cook the fries UNCROWDED on the pan at 425 for about 30 minutes until they get crispy.
You could cook the fries the day ahead and take them over cold and warm them up for 10-15 minutes at 350.

kcline at 5:34PM on 01/14/08

From Talk

Trader Joe's Torture: What one thing do you have to buy?

I'm not a big frozen food person but I do really like those Colossal Butterflied Shrimp they carry.

kcline at 7:57PM on 01/12/08

From Talk

Kumquats!

I like to slice them up so they look like mini orange rounds and toss them in a salad with sweet dried cranberries and pecans. It really perks up an average salad.

The other thing I like to do is take about 1/2 a cup worth of them and puree them... peels and all. And throw them into a pound cake. So you end up with Kumquat Pound Cake. Simple and such an elegant flavor.

The other way... just snack on them whole :)

kcline at 7:37PM on 01/12/08

From Talk

Butter is best ____.

Mmm butter. I regularly make compound butter in every flavor from pepper sage to honey pecan. I use it when baking and it also tastes delicious on warmed up crostini.

I think my all time favorite way to eat it though is a thick slice of my Mom's banana bread with a generous shmear of salted butter. It is the perfect combination of sweet, chewy, salty and creamy.

omg need some now!
Favorite brand: Lurpak Danish Butter, it is simply better than anything out there aside from making it at home yourself.

kcline at 7:32PM on 01/12/08

From Talk

Inca Coke or Mexican Coke: Have you seen it?

As an aside...
Bluesky Soda Company has a ton of awesome drinks and many with cane sugar. They have good flavors too.
drinkbluesky.com
Not sure how to add a link to a post, so I hope that works.

kcline at 5:56PM on 01/04/08

From Talk

Inca Coke or Mexican Coke: Have you seen it?

Costco just started carrying Mexican Coke. We bought a case of it for those odd times when we are craving a Soda. It is indeed made with Cane Sugar and it tastes the way Coke should taste.

kcline at 5:51PM on 01/04/08

Responses to Comments by kcline

From Talk

Trader Joe's Torture: What one thing do you have to buy?

They have cheap brie and those 100 calorie chocolate bars. Also, the dried fruit and veggie chips. Oh! There's also almond milk, trail mix, spinach pies when I'm too lazy to make my own...

fritesandfries at 12:16AM on 07/01/08

From Talk

Favorite Food Gift to Give

Hello kcline, I just joined and love your vanilla extract. I live in Canada and can't find the "Carmel Vodka" to make carmel apple martini's. Would you know ...if I make your recipe would I be able to use the vodka with the sour apple mix to get the carmel apple martini taste ??? Thanks so much
cindydeleon@hotmail.com

Cindy

mumstang at 10:13AM on 02/13/08

From Talk

What Would You Make To Help a Family Through a Tough Time?

A big pot of beef minestrone soup.

aharste at 11:50AM on 01/30/08

From Talk

What Would You Make To Help a Family Through a Tough Time?

When my first child was born, many friends brought food for my freezer. My favorite was individually wrapped bean burritos. They had black & refried beans, salsa, cheese, avocado, etc. They were delicious when reheated in the oven (or toaster oven). I also really appreciated any kind of soup. I never felt like taking the time to chop veggies for a salad and was happy to have homemade soups filled with healthy veggies as an alternative. (Especially after eating lots of frozen pasta and take-out dinners.) Now that I am expecting my second child, I am eagerly reading all of the great ideas posted here and taking notes for things I can make and freeze ahead of time. Yum.

tracyd at 8:57AM on 01/30/08

From Talk

What Would You Make To Help a Family Through a Tough Time?

Meat loaf, mashed pos, green beans.

Rae at 8:52AM on 01/30/08

From Talk

What Would You Make To Help a Family Through a Tough Time?

I usually smoke a couple pork butts to make pulled pork, then vacuum seal it in individual portions. Individually-sealed smoked chicken breasts are also good. They can be eaten on sandwiches, in salad, etc.

PhotoKirk at 8:12AM on 01/30/08

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What Would You Make To Help a Family Through a Tough Time?

My neighbour is haveing double bypass surgery today. I plan on making him a quinoa salad filled with fresh veggies. It's heart healthy and will provide many nutrients to help his body heal.

rockymountainmarta at 6:23PM on 01/29/08

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What Would You Make To Help a Family Through a Tough Time?

they'll receive a ton of casserole type dishes. how about roasted chicken?

SPSJO at 3:14PM on 01/29/08

From Talk

What Would You Make To Help a Family Through a Tough Time?

Red beans and rice are another option. Freezes decently, and you can add andouille sausage as well.

anninva at 1:56PM on 01/29/08

From Talk

What Would You Make To Help a Family Through a Tough Time?

Here's another thread on SE regarding funeral food, with lots of great suggestions to help a family get through a tough time.

http://www.seriouseats.com/talk/2007/11/funeral-food.html#comments

PerkyMac at 1:45PM on 01/29/08