Monthly Archives: November 2010

Crustgate 2010

The holidays, otherwise known around here as pie season, are fast approaching and I am still struggling to find a go to crust recipe.  One recipe had great flavor but shrunk like hell.  Another held its shape but wasn’t as … Continue reading


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When Life Gives You Lemons

It had been particularly off week in the recipe testing department.  Shrinking pie crusts, overcooked shrimp, soggy pizza meant my mojo was definitely off and left me feeling especially nervous to volunteer as a chef assistant for LA Love’s Lemonade- … Continue reading


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Supply v.s. Demand

When little ghosts and goblins show up on your doorstep on Halloween, they expect candy.  I buy bags of candy in preparation for this transaction and in turn, expect to give away said candy. All of the candy.  I do … Continue reading


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