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Noticing that I had some pork steaks in
the freezer, a block of cream cheese in the fridge, and a box of
fettuccine as well as canned mushrooms in the cupboard, I came up
with the idea of a pork “stroganoff” for dinner (which I put in
italics, since it’s…
Noticing that I had some pork steaks in
the freezer, a block of cream cheese in the fridge, and a box of
fettuccine as well as canned mushrooms in the cupboard, I came up
with the idea of a pork “stroganoff” for dinner (which I put in
italics, since it’s…
recipe last month, I present here a simple and delicious method for
sautéing green beans, which I read about recently somewhere (the New
York Times food section, perhaps?). I used to fry up my beans in butter…
recipe last month, I present here a simple and delicious method for
sautéing green beans, which I read about recently somewhere (the New
York Times food section, perhaps?). I used to fry up my beans in butter…
Robin and I were lucky enough to host
fellow Mystery Lovers’ Kitchen member Leslie Budewitz and her
charming husband Don (aka “Mr. Right”) recently, when the two
were vacationing on the Big Island. What a treat! I decided to…
Robin and I were lucky enough to host
fellow Mystery Lovers’ Kitchen member Leslie Budewitz and her
charming husband Don (aka “Mr. Right”) recently, when the two
were vacationing on the Big Island. What a treat! I decided to…
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This simple recipe is inspired by one I
saw in the New York Times a few weeks back but, as I generally
do, I tweaked it some to make it my own (and to accommodate for what
I happened to have…
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This simple recipe is inspired by one I
saw in the New York Times a few weeks back but, as I generally
do, I tweaked it some to make it my own (and to accommodate for what
I happened to have…
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This recipe—which came to me via the
New York Times, who in turn got it from Elaine Kaufman, owner
of the NYC restaurant of the same name—is not at all “authentic.”
In Rome, where the dish originated, they don’t…
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This recipe—which came to me via the
New York Times, who in turn got it from Elaine Kaufman, owner
of the NYC restaurant of the same name—is not at all “authentic.”
In Rome, where the dish originated, they don’t…
the New York Times, which looked so yummy, I had to try it
right away. And I’m so glad I did! (It was also the perfect use for
some leftover rice I had handy.) The Times recommended serving…
the New York Times, which looked so yummy, I had to try it
right away. And I’m so glad I did! (It was also the perfect use for
some leftover rice I had handy.) The Times recommended serving…
Snarky, food-filled whodunits on the Big Island? Yes, please. Retired caterer Val Corbin, her wife Kristen, and one very deadly orchid society dinner make MURDER, LOCAL STYLE by #LeslieKarst such a fun, fast #cozyread.
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Snarky, food-filled whodunits on the Big Island? Yes, please. Retired caterer Val Corbin, her wife Kristen, and one very deadly orchid society dinner make MURDER, LOCAL STYLE by #LeslieKarst such a fun, fast #cozyread.
Grab your copy:
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This dessert came about because I had a
plethora of bananas on hand, and also needed a dessert to serve our
pals, fellow MLKer Leslie Budewtitz and her husband Don (aka “Mr. Right”), who were
visiting Hilo from Montana.…
This dessert came about because I had a
plethora of bananas on hand, and also needed a dessert to serve our
pals, fellow MLKer Leslie Budewtitz and her husband Don (aka “Mr. Right”), who were
visiting Hilo from Montana.…
Hamantaschen are filled butter cookies
eaten during the Jewish holiday of Purim. Triangular-shaped, they
symbolize the three-cornered hat of Haman, the villain in the Purim
story, and are typically filled with jam or preserves,…
Hamantaschen are filled butter cookies
eaten during the Jewish holiday of Purim. Triangular-shaped, they
symbolize the three-cornered hat of Haman, the villain in the Purim
story, and are typically filled with jam or preserves,…
next Sunday evening, Dec. 14th, I thought now would be a
good time to present my recipe for braised brisket, a dish
traditionally served at Jewish feasts such as Passover and Chanukah.
For those wondering…
next Sunday evening, Dec. 14th, I thought now would be a
good time to present my recipe for braised brisket, a dish
traditionally served at Jewish feasts such as Passover and Chanukah.
For those wondering…
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This is a simple stir-fry that comes
together very quickly once all the (easy) prep work is done. The
trick is to not overcook the beef or the broccoli, so once you
actually start frying everything up, it’s done within just a few
minutes. Serve over…
This is a simple stir-fry that comes
together very quickly once all the (easy) prep work is done. The
trick is to not overcook the beef or the broccoli, so once you
actually start frying everything up, it’s done within just a few
minutes. Serve over…
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When my character Valerie goes to her
first meeting of the neighborhood orchid society she’s just joined
in Murder, Local Style, she brings a dish to share—as is the
tradition here on the Big Island of Hawai‘i.…
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When my character Valerie goes to her
first meeting of the neighborhood orchid society she’s just joined
in Murder, Local Style, she brings a dish to share—as is the
tradition here on the Big Island of Hawai‘i.…
Hawai‘i (“shoyu,” the Japanese word for soy sauce, is what the
condiment is commonly called in the islands), and…
Hawai‘i (“shoyu,” the Japanese word for soy sauce, is what the
condiment is commonly called in the islands), and…
Happy book birthday to Leslie
Karst—for today her second Orchid Isle Mystery, Waters
of Destruction, spouts into the world! Here’s
the synopsis:
After a vacation of a lifetime in Hilo, Hawai‘i, retired caterer Valerie Corbin and her…
Happy book birthday to Leslie
Karst—for today her second Orchid Isle Mystery, Waters
of Destruction, spouts into the world! Here’s
the synopsis:
After a vacation of a lifetime in Hilo, Hawai‘i, retired caterer Valerie Corbin and her…
wine and mascarpone…
wine and mascarpone…
Waters of Destruction (An Orchid Isle Mystery) by Leslie Karst ~ #CozyMystery #LeslieKarst
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Waters of Destruction (An Orchid Isle Mystery) by Leslie Karst ~ #CozyMystery #LeslieKarst
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This dish is similar to a recipe I saw
in the New York Times recently, but instead of using
tangerines as they specified, I used blood oranges from the tree in
my back yard. Feel free to use any kind of orange you like,…
This dish is similar to a recipe I saw
in the New York Times recently, but instead of using
tangerines as they specified, I used blood oranges from the tree in
my back yard. Feel free to use any kind of orange you like,…