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June 16, 2013
Let the Beef Tongue Do the Talking
Last week, it was burgers that captivated my being, and truth be told, my meat cravings have not subsided. Nope. In fact, I’ve been grilling up a storm at my favorite yakiniku hot spots — seasoned beef, short ribs and ribeye are my top picks. However, during a recent conversation with my co-worker about our…
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June 9, 2013
A Food Frenzy Springs From Spring Rolls
Recently, I’ve been eating like a mad woman on a rampage. And it’s not only what I’ve been eating (burgers, fries, bowls of pho, peanut butter shakes and scoops of ice cream) that’s a little fanatical, but the portion sizes of these glorious treats. I’ve been told “moderation is key” how many times, but you…
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June 2, 2013
Butter Me Up With Butterfish
Do you want to win me over big time? Well, the way to my heart is through food (surprise, surprise!) — you name it, I love it. Pasta? Most definitely. Steak? Pass me the steak knife. Salad? Sure, I like to be healthy. Cake? Need you even ask? And ice cream? Now, I live for…
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May 26, 2013
Nabe: Just What the Doctor Ordered
What a week! I’ve been under the weather, and this time I’ve got it bad. There must be some sort of virus going around, because I’ve caught it full-force. You name it, I’ve got it — severe body aches, a fever, a runny nose that requires a box of tissues a day, an irritating cough…
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May 19, 2013
A Complete Softy for Soft Shell Crab
I could live off of crab drenched in butter, I’m sure! Yet, I’ve always had a soft spot for soft shell crab. For one, these little critters capture all the irresistible flavors of your everyday crab, but without the hassle. In other words, you don’t have to work for your food. The chore of prying…
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May 12, 2013
The Ultimate Mac Attack
Raised in a family with food-forward parents such as mine, who served dinners comprised of Caprese salad, ravioli, gnocchi, rack of lamb with rosemary and watercress soup, dishes such as macaroni and cheese seemed surprisingly exotic. I probably can count on one hand how many times my mom served this old-fashioned American classic. To be…
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May 5, 2013
Welcome Back to Reality With Watercress
Happy Sunday, Ono readers! I just returned from a fantastic vacation in New York City full of Broadway shows (Kinky Boots and The Book of Mormon were my favorites), shopping, sightseeing … and, oh, did I mention eating as if there was no tomorrow? Well, yeah, that too — obviously! I loved being back in…
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April 28, 2013
Bursting With Lemon Zing!
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade — and while you’re at it, how about some Honey Glazed Lemon Chicken, Lemon Crepes and Lemonade Crabcake? They will all put a little zing in your step! This week, Ono readers, it’s time to explore the culinary uses of lemon, a fruit from the evergreen tree. Best…
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April 21, 2013
I’m in Halo-Halo Heaven!
My ultimate weakness is sweets. I know, I know … I sound like a broken record, but what can I say? No matter how much I try to resist, if it has sugar and constitutes as a dessert, this girl is all over it! Don’t believe me? Well, here’s proof: Let’s go back to Wednesday…
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April 14, 2013
Everything’s Comin’ Up Rosemary!
Spring into spring with rosemary, a heat-loving herb with fragrant, evergreen, needle-like leaves and white, pink, purple or blue flowers. A decorative plant often associated with the Mediterranean, rosemary needs no water (other than the humidity carried by the breeze) to live, making it an easy plant to grow and maintain. Now, I have no…
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