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cordless electric tea kettle recommendations

We have had this http://www.adagio.com/teaware/utiliTEA_kettle.html for about 2 years. My bf recently declared it the best kitchen gadget he's ever bought. Fast, quiet and the variable settings are much more helpful than you'd think.

nwbywayofla at 2:04PM on 10/23/09

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Cook the Book: Pumpkin Baking

Stirfry of kombucha and tofu- sooo yummy. And we've just started harvesting our THIRTEEN 15-22 lb EACH winter squash/pumpkins, we NEED this book!

nwbywayofla at 5:28PM on 10/12/09

From Recipes

Bill Telepan's Squash Spaetzle with Maple Glaze

This does sound amazing, but steps 4 on aren't fleshed out enough to really make sense...

nwbywayofla at 5:22PM on 10/12/09

From Talk

Tofu (For Carnivores...) ?

All good suggestions above, I have 2 to add.

I've found my favorite tofu that is definitely very 'meaty' is the high protein tofu from Trader Joe's. It's shrink wrapped with just a tiny bit of water/brine, and is so dense, needs no draining (other than letting the water run out as you open the package)

And for making this or any other firm tofu a nicer texture, frying is great but sort of messy and a pain (for me) so I bake/roast it. Slice into your desired shape/size and bake on a greased sheet until it's browned on each side. Nearly as tasty as fried, but no mess.

nwbywayofla at 2:53PM on 07/22/09

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

Rattatouie- it sort of tortures me to wait til the end of summer for all homegrown ingredients, but so worth the wait.

nwbywayofla at 6:05PM on 07/20/09

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

After trying a WAAAY too mustardy quick zucchini pickle, I'd like to find a recipe that will preserve the summer goodness of squash (and tomatoes and peppers)

nwbywayofla at 2:25PM on 05/19/09

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Cook the Book: 'Tacos'

Introducing my boyfriend to authentic fish tacos (mostly so I could make less authentic ones at home that he'd willingly eat!)

nwbywayofla at 7:22PM on 04/28/09

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Portland, Oregon's Front Yard Taco Truck

It's actually at 84th and Woodstock (and truly, it should improve the property value around there, it's nicely done)

link

nwbywayofla at 5:43PM on 01/06/09

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Cook the Book: 'The Bon Appétit Fast Easy Fresh Cookbook'

Quick oven roasted cherry tomatoes over pasta with garlic, olive oil and parmesan

nwbywayofla at 2:22PM on 12/16/08

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Two Peter Luger Steaks

Filet for the win! But really, is there a bad cut o' juicy steaky loveliness?

nwbywayofla at 1:58PM on 12/11/08

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Holiday Giveaway: Zingerman's Praise the Lard Gift Box

Making this http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2008/03/serious-sandwiches-brooklyn-butchers-red-cooked-pork-sandwich-recipe.html with my boyfriend, drooling all the while. Best part? That it tasted even better than it smelled....

nwbywayofla at 1:33PM on 12/09/08

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Oh crap, the dog ate the....

My parents seem to specialize in food stealing dogs. One of our dogs at 1/2 of a frosted, party-awaiting carrot cake. No ill effects, but we never could figure out how she got on top of the dryer to do it! And our dearly departed beagle was notorious- she could open cupboards. The oddest choice was a full box of cornstarch. Whole thing. I mean how good could that have tasted??

nwbywayofla at 2:53PM on 12/02/08

From Talk

Bacon War-need help

If you have an asian market with a meat section and/or butcher counter, look there for fresh pork belly. I'd also avoid the mustard- maybe try to replicate the glaze you had post curing and smoking?

nwbywayofla at 6:44PM on 11/11/08

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Nostalgia Via King Arthur Flour's Monkey Bread Mix

we had this new year's morning, but the dough balls (i think just frozen white bread dough, a real departure from my mom's usual all-from-scratch baking) were filled with an apricot mixture (dried apricots simmered with water and a touch of sugar, then mashed) sooo good.

nwbywayofla at 6:09PM on 10/30/08

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Where Do We Get a Good Slice in Portland, Oregon?

Indeed it's all about Apizza and Ken's. Well those are my 2 favorites anyhow. Mississippi Pizza Pub is pretty good too- slices, whole pies, and yes, even though they have some vegan and wheat free options, the regular stuff is still good. Pizzicato is ok, but doesn't really satisfy a pizza craving.

nwbywayofla at 1:42PM on 09/18/08

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Organic Seeds for the Vegetable Garden

http://www.seedsavers.org/ is great. All heirloom, some are also organic.

nwbywayofla at 6:16PM on 07/16/08

From Talk

falafel mix

I've successfully baked falafel, just try a quick pan fry first, way better results. I'm no fan of frying myself. Make them flatter too, that way the insides cook enough AND you get lots of crunchy crust. Not as great as full on frying, but pretty tasty. Your water ratio sounds a bit high, but mix in 1/3 cup or so, and see how much more you need. Should mix smoothly, but not so much that it gets watery. Remember to rest for 10 minutes so it all absorbs.

nwbywayofla at 6:14PM on 07/16/08

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Water Works: How To Make Seltzer at Home

Actually flouridated water varies by city/municipality, I grew up with it but it is far from national. That said, I love the homemade seltzer idea. We've been making the ginger ale syrup from Imbibe magazine last month rather obsessively.

nwbywayofla at 5:49PM on 07/16/08

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Vintage Cereal Box Gallery

King Vitaman was great- somehow the name didn't sound like a sugar-bomb cereal so it was on the 'approved' list!

nwbywayofla at 3:08PM on 06/30/08

From Talk

Mango allergy?

My boyfriend has the same allergy- it's thankfully just the skin of the mango though. Perhaps you can relegate the mango peeling to someone else?

nwbywayofla at 2:50PM on 05/13/08

From Talk

Portland eating adventure

I find chowhound pretty user-unfriendly, and with less good, local info than this local site:

http://portlandfood.org/index.php?act=idx

Some of my favorites are Biwa (japanese skewers, ramen) Pok Pok (incredible thai, not like any other restaurant) Apizza Scholls and Ken's Artisan Pizza are both great, different styles, but both have a fun atmosphere. Those are all mid-range price wise, I've not been terribly impressed with the more upscale places yet. If you know what area you'll be in, let us all know if you'd like specific rec's. Have fun. June is lovely.

nwbywayofla at 2:32PM on 05/13/08

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What childhood food do you wish they still made?

Ideal bars- I think they were chocolate with peanut butter, I loved pilfering some from my dad's stash in the fridge. Nothing better than illegally gotten candy!

nwbywayofla at 3:00PM on 04/04/08

From Recipes

Sack Lunch: Peanut Butter and Honey Sandwich

This was my favorite elementary school lunch- but on a tortilla- no bread to get all soggy with the honey! I recently gave my skeptical boyfriend a taste of the past- it won him over instantly.

nwbywayofla at 4:58PM on 03/31/08

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