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Taste of NY-Brooklyn to Berkshires-Veal Loin Taste of NY-Brooklyn to Berkshires-Veal Loin

A busy week in NYC has inspired me to get back to sharing food adventures & recipes. ... 

Fresh Rhubarb Chutney & Pork Loin Fresh Rhubarb Chutney & Pork Loin

  May means the opening of our local farmer’s market and the beginning of... 

Curry, Chickpeas and Carrots Curry, Chickpeas and Carrots

A few weeks ago we went to Ken’s Artisan Pizza, one of Portland’s best... 

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Tools / Tips

Brining Lemons Brining Lemons

Brined lemons are a staple in Moroccan cuisine.  They’re easy to make, keep... 

Tools: Meat Tenderizer Tools: Meat Tenderizer

The right meat tenderizer can make a less expensive cut of meat seem like a filet... 

Tools: Herb scissors Tools: Herb scissors

So my mom called all excited about these Multi-Blade Herb Scissors.  I thought... 

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Food Experiments

Fresh Rhubarb Chutney & Pork Loin Fresh Rhubarb Chutney & Pork Loin

  May means the opening of our local farmer’s market and the beginning of fabulous meals planned the French way–built around whatever local ingredients look freshest and best.  Today’s inspiration came from juicy ripe rhubarb which makes me crave either a galette or a sweet/savory sauce with pork.  With several pounds of gorgeous... [Read more of this review]

Curry, Chickpeas and Carrots Curry, Chickpeas and Carrots

A few weeks ago we went to Ken’s Artisan Pizza, one of Portland’s best pizzarias made famous by reviews the New York Times and the defunct Gourmet magazine.  My overall take – it was pretty expensive and the pizza was a little overcooked for my taste, but I can definitely see why there is a few hour wait-especially for the Sopprasata... [Read more of this review]

Happy Valentine/Presidents’ Day Cherry-Port Brownies Happy Valentine/Presidents’ Day Cherry-Port Brownies

Mama Shoe Chef has no special Valentine, so that means a trip to the kitchen–in heels, of course.  Last month I saw  a recipe in an old magazine for brownies with port-soaked cherries  I made it for a meeting and threw the recipe away.  Later I was asked for the recipe, so today seemed a perfect  day to make my own version of  a decadent... [Read more of this review]

Who Knew? Chayote to the Rescue! Who Knew? Chayote to the Rescue!

I saw a Texan lady “throw down” with Bobby Flay, and she tossed some sliced chayote on the grill.  I realized I’d never  tasted one, so I picked one up at the market for 70 cents.  It’s new to me, but this unusual veggie pear saved my pork chop dinner.  We hadn’t had good old home-style pork chops for a very long time,... [Read more of this review]

Gourmet Treats for Shoechefs’ Dogs Gourmet Treats for Shoechefs’ Dogs

We know that a lot of you spend as much time, effort and money on your pets as your friends & family.  I’m not sure what this says about our society, but we’ll leave that question for others to chew on.  Anyway, my golden lab/ sharpei was looking at me so wistfully while I baked holiday goodies that she eventually bullied me into... [Read more of this review]

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