Category Archives: economy

Coffee Talk

Posted on October 5, 2012 by SAO'

Good read here. Mapping the World’s Most Seductive Shrines to Coffee Claire Cottrell | Oct 4, 2012

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Saving dough

Posted on May 10, 2011 by SAO'

There’s a great round-up of money saving tips that I found here. Simple Bites links to a dozen or so other sites, who all link back to each other, so you can start just about anywhere. (Saving dough. Get it? … Continue reading →

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Last one before Labor Day

Posted on September 4, 2010 by SAO'

One of our new year’s resolutions was to pay a lot closer attention to the amount of food we buy. We’ve never shown a lot of discipline in that area. Dual income, no kids … so we bought what we … Continue reading →

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Chicken and Veggies in Chile-Lime Adobo

Posted on June 21, 2010 by SAO'

I’ve been in a grilling rut for a while, especially when it comes to chicken and vegetables. I have two stand-bys that I keep returning to. For a rub, it’s based on the Mustang Spice from Canyon Cafe: a Tbs … Continue reading →

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Cutting edge or traditional? Why not both?

Posted on May 4, 2010 by SAO'

Chef Jose Andres was on 60 Minutes this past weekend. He’s doing some amazing things in the kitchen with this molecular gastronomy thing. Some of it is pure chemistry, such as the gin and tonic that has separate spheres of … Continue reading →

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Braising Hell

Posted on April 22, 2010 by SAO'

Even the most die-hard vegan has to admit, you drive by a rib shack and the place just smells good. Might not be your cup of tea to actually eat, but the smell is like a slap of Vitalis, a … Continue reading →

Posted in economy, Mexican, pork, salads, salsa, sammiches, southwest | 5 Comments

Kitchen Sink Frittata

Posted on March 27, 2010 by SAO'

I’m not sure what I would do if I was forced to give up eggs. Scrambled with a side of toast and bacon. Scrambled with green chiles in a breakfast burrito. Boiled just right for egg salad. Soft boiled with … Continue reading →

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Spicy Black Bean Soup with Irish Soda Bread

Posted on February 23, 2010 by SAO'

There’s a band out there that calls itself the Afro Celt Sound System. Founded by members of the Pogues (the sometimes folk, sometimes pop, sometimes punk Celtic band), they blend Irish melodies with West African rhythms to create an always … Continue reading →

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It’s the Little Things

Posted on February 23, 2010 by SAO'

Lunch has been an obstacle lately. We’re trying so hard to brown bag it, but it’s winter time, so we’re eating a lot of soup and stews, and they’re just not the same microwaved, in a cubicle, without a fire … Continue reading →

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What a bargain!

Posted on February 6, 2010 by SAO'

I’ve been meaning to do this for a while. Thanks partly to the economy, but mostly just because I’m a dork, I started calculating the cost per serving of some of our meals. Unfortunately, I usually do this in the … Continue reading →

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