tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73489182008-05-05T09:08:34.635-07:00Winniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07492586527918300593noreply@blogger.comBlogger137125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348918.post-47448581975081542582007-12-11T22:44:00.000-08:002007-12-11T22:56:15.926-08:00

Every holiday, we see similar pictures of this grand meal that we slaved over. We want to get it just right, so if we are going to show it off, it certainly should be the final presentation, the fruit of the labor.  This year, however, I am going to take another approach. You've seen my turkey plenty of times, some of you have even tasted it. For me, the sense of accomplishment comes not when

Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04652680565968203385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348918.post-80478709865547944632007-11-10T23:14:00.000-08:002007-11-10T23:18:59.355-08:00

I don't think I remember the last time I ate this bad for a whole day. Started off with a bagel for breakfast. Lunch was a bowl of wonton noodles soup. Then dinner was half a crab with garlic noodle. Nothing but carb, protein and plenty of butter from dinner. Aside from the half of apple in the afternoon, there's virtually no fruit or vegetable. Now I just feel icky. Maybe I'll take up Chris'

Winniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07492586527918300593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348918.post-59490948426962120092007-11-02T00:17:00.001-07:002007-11-02T00:17:19.108-07:00

Pop aisle Originally uploaded by Alanmine We welcomed back Lucky supermarkets this month. I wonder where it went all these years though. I walked into the store and saw this sign in the first aisle...who calls it "pop" around here? Apparently Lucky went to live with a cousin in the midwest before deciding to come back to the big city. We wish small town girl Lucky the best of luck.

Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04652680565968203385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348918.post-89333740989090950982007-10-28T21:46:00.001-07:002007-10-28T21:46:36.632-07:00

One day last year, Chris came home from work and told me that he had the best apple ever. It has the perfect balance of sweet and tart with a great crisp texture. The variety of it is called Honey Crisp. That's great and all, but he to actually bring one back for me to try. He tried to get one for me at the end of the season, but since it's the end of the season, it was okay, definitely not

Winniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07492586527918300593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348918.post-65535293447151046102007-10-01T18:15:00.000-07:002007-10-01T18:55:35.809-07:00

Recently, after visiting some relatives, my mother and I went out for dessert in SF. We went to a place on Taraval across the street from KFC called "100% Healthy Dessert" or something like that. The interior was simple and modern like many of those restaurants that are marketed toward the Asian teens that have nothing to do any night and apparently aren't studying. I ordered a Mango GiGi which

sisisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08093306101403801965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348918.post-8232469229506050462007-07-14T23:37:00.001-07:002007-07-14T23:37:31.898-07:00

I've been hearing about this place for a while now. But since Chris really don't like to venture down to South Bay, I just never had the opportunity. For some strange reason, he suggested that we go visit the Kwik-E-Mart down in Mountain View (promotion for the upcoming Simpson's Movie). I quickly suggest we try out this place. There were a total of 8 (well, 9 including Talise), and I think we

Winniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07492586527918300593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348918.post-14493462243441917092007-06-11T23:06:00.001-07:002007-06-11T23:10:02.066-07:00

I like Hawaiian barbecue sometimes. Meat is always good. Macaroni salad that is denser than Jessica Simpson's head is not. At least around here in the Bay Area, there was a recent surge in Hawaiian barbecue joints opening. Equilibrium is taking over though, and the L & L Barbecue in San Pablo has recently closed. Fortunately, a new restaurant is already getting ready to replace it. Could this be

Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04652680565968203385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348918.post-5402616932939576992007-05-23T15:53:00.001-07:002007-05-23T15:53:00.527-07:00

The mall by my house had this little food fair thing to introduce the new restaurants opened there. So for 3 hours, those places were passing out free food samples. Now, if you are famiiar to Daly City, you will know that there are a lot of Asians. And let me tell you, we do not pass up free food. Just check out the Costco in San Francisco on weekends next the food sample stands and you will

Winniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07492586527918300593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348918.post-20292884227884909282007-05-11T16:13:00.000-07:002007-05-11T16:20:52.829-07:00

In an effort to eat and try more whole grains, I've decided to make a trip to Rainbow in SF with Tali one Wednesday morning. I've only been there once or twice before, but I remember they have a great slection of things in bulk. While I love the selection of grains, flours, sugar, tea, and spices there, the people that shopped there that morning sucks. I have to say that they are probably the

Winniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07492586527918300593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348918.post-6130229136914546022007-04-28T23:05:00.001-07:002007-04-28T23:05:55.322-07:00

So far, taking care of an infant still allows me some time to make dinner on most days. Anything that requires constant attention is definitely out, but that doesn't mean I could play with my food. In an effort to clean out my refrigerator a little, I decided that it's time to use up the piece of puff pastry and a little of the sun-dried tomato pesto hanging around in there. I had imagine the

Winniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07492586527918300593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348918.post-33812334136834325592007-04-20T13:51:00.001-07:002007-04-20T13:51:53.602-07:00

I've been watching a lot of cooking shows on tv. No, I mean really, A LOT. And I saw frozen peas used as pasta sauce a few times, so I decided to try it. Due to the whole wheat pasta, the green didn't pop as much as it should. It is a little healthier though. I didn't actually use a specific recipe, just what i remember and used what's in my fridge currently.1/2 lb dried whole wheat pasta1/2 lb

Winniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07492586527918300593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348918.post-31507573300570855662007-04-16T15:54:00.001-07:002007-04-16T16:06:51.676-07:00

For those who remember me little goodbye letter to instant noodle, I am still trying to avoid it. Since I am currently staying home, I need ideas for quick lunch that I could whip up and eat quickly. (I found that baby does not always sleep for long period of time.) I should clarify that I decided to stop eating it due to the high fat, sodium and chemical contents, NOT because I don't find them

Winniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07492586527918300593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348918.post-54091988246934437912007-03-06T23:03:00.001-08:002007-03-06T23:03:23.737-08:00

"I'm ready for my close up!" Originally uploaded by _Winnie_. She finally made her grand entrance to the world, right on her due date. I get the feeling that I will have less time playing with food in the upcoming weeks. Hopefully, things will settle down and I could try my hand on some things that I've been wanting to learn (like dessert!) Oh, did my planning (freezing meals ahead)

Winniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07492586527918300593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348918.post-68430393667049343282007-02-22T21:47:00.001-08:002007-02-22T21:47:11.363-08:00

Butternut Squash Soup Originally uploaded by _Winnie_. I'm sure many people heard of the 'nesting' stage of the pregnancy. That happens at the end of the pregnancy where the woman starts to go crazy with cleaning and getting the house ready for the baby. I feel like I have been doing that longer since I've changes all my bedroom furniture and got rid of a ton of stuff around the house the

Winniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07492586527918300593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348918.post-1167729352668775442007-01-02T00:50:00.000-08:002007-01-02T01:15:52.716-08:00

I had commented recently that I am over Christmas "stuff", but that certainly doesn't change the other great aspect of Christmas...the food! Sometimes, I think there are people that take advantage of our tendencies to gorge ourselves during this time of year, and try to shovel anything in our mouths. How else to explain the yearly Jones Holiday Soda pack? From Turkey and Gravy to Greenbean

Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04652680565968203385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348918.post-1165713959988376222006-12-09T17:25:00.000-08:002006-12-09T17:38:07.213-08:00

Down here in SLO, a new eatery just opened up called "Bel Frites". It sells Belgian style fries with special dipping sauces. I've heard of these type of places on the Food Network so when one opened up here, I took a break from the books to check it out. The fries come in paper cones and you have the option of a special seasoning salt as well as dipping sauce. I chose the cajun chili "essence"

sisisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08093306101403801965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348918.post-1165713494154618332006-12-09T17:18:00.000-08:002006-12-09T17:25:16.280-08:00

I got the recipe from Emeril at foodtv.com. I had so much leftover turkey, I had to do something about it and with finals coming up, I don't want to bother cooking everyday. The shepherd's pie seemed like a good idea. I don't think I let my turkey/veggie mixture thicken up enough so it was all a bit watery but still good. And no, I didn't mash up my own potatoes. I don't have the time or a

sisisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08093306101403801965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348918.post-1164526590290531152006-11-25T23:35:00.000-08:002006-11-25T23:36:30.313-08:00

This year, I was volunteered to provide the turkey on Thanksgiving with my in-laws. I didn't mind it too much except that I will have to transport this turkey to Benicia, and I didn't want the flavor of my turkey to be compromised in anyway. Well it turned out fine and I think the best compliments I got was from people telling me that they don't usually eat turkey but they ate mine that day.

Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04652680565968203385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348918.post-1164387145984603292006-11-24T08:39:00.000-08:002006-11-24T08:52:26.000-08:00

- The good thing about only being responsible for dessert is that I could only concentrate on one thing. (Pies!!) Since I'm really not much of a baker, it takes quite a bit a patience out of me. Four pies (two calzela, sour cream apple, blueberry & peach custard pie) and and a batch of cookies (pumpkin chocolate chips) later, I think I'll pass over the duty to Chris on Christmas. - Being married

Winniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07492586527918300593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348918.post-1162358242147722412006-10-31T21:10:00.000-08:002006-10-31T21:17:22.480-08:00

This is my pumpkin version of a tiramisu. I've been experimenting with different flavors this past year since Chris don't like rum or espresso. The ever popular green tea version made with matcha powder is always excellent. Even the version I've tried with puree strawberries was quite good. The common thread of all the desserts is the layered cheese/whipped cream and ladyfingers. For Halloween

Winniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07492586527918300593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348918.post-1162150576974876252006-10-29T11:29:00.000-08:002006-10-29T11:36:16.983-08:00

I'm sure it's not a surprise to anyone that I'm a cookbooks addict (I mean, I *do* have a food blog and takes pictures of food). So far, I think I've kept it fairly in check. I don't have too much bookshelf space and with the prices of some of the cookbooks ($220 for the El Bulli cookbook for example), it hasn't really gone *too* out of control. I do belong to one of those cookbook book of

Winniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07492586527918300593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348918.post-1160935304314957572006-10-15T10:55:00.000-07:002006-10-15T11:01:44.416-07:00

I have to admit that I usually don't crave Mexican food very often. And when I do, I live in an area where there are plenty of inexpensive and good Mexican restaurants and taco trucks near by. So there's really no need to make my own very often. But, as we all know, it's not exactly the low fat meal that one should be eating. That's especially true when it comes to enchiladas, all those corn

Winniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07492586527918300593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348918.post-1155273640428569652006-08-10T21:55:00.000-07:002006-08-10T22:20:40.456-07:00

Here at the Podge, we don't just sit around cooking all day. (We do, however, sit around and eat a lot) We spend our time learning new things, and especially during the summer, we do a little traveling to try local flavors in new places. So sure, we have been quiet around here lately, but you can only steal WiFi access in so many parts of the world..... For me, I took a family trip a while back

Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04652680565968203385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348918.post-1153702207415069622006-07-23T17:50:00.000-07:002006-07-23T17:56:41.500-07:00

This menacing bad boy was a small experiment that was part of a larger feast. Hopefully I'll have time to post the rest. Anyway, I was craving duck and really wanted to try roasting a small one. I took a frozen one from 99 Ranch and brined it in a simple red wine brine overnight. Then I dried it for around a day in the fridge. An hour before cooking, I rubbed it with some "roast duck" seasoning

Erichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03818095325857343213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348918.post-1145587824506751472006-04-20T19:50:00.000-07:002006-04-20T19:50:24.586-07:00

For those of you that actually know me in real life knows that dried fruits are the only things that could actually gross me out. I won't even touch a raisin, not to mention something like a prune. =P As times goes on, I have managed to find a few that I won't mind eating as much when incorporated in a recipe. I still won't snack on them though (except maybe tropical fruits that not all brown

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