Monthly Archives: March 2011
The well-fed poor man: Spaghetti with fried eggs
I stumbled upon a “minimalist” pasta recipe on NYTimes a few months ago, tried it, and was immediately hooked. It is essentially a healthier version of carbonara, but even without any meat or dairy, this dish is surprisingly rich. Although … Continue reading
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Getaway extended: Taco night
I’d picked up some avocados and corn tortillas on my way home on Thursday, so for dinner last Friday we made another stab at what I would classify as Mexican food… namely tacos and salsa. (That’s Sean’s plate with all … Continue reading
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Lab-grown meat? Why not try less meat?
A China Daily article (well, podcast transcription, whatever) from February titled Artificial Meat May Answer Food Crisis, which I only recently discovered, left a foul taste in my mouth. Apparently scientists are now researching “in-vitro meat technology” as a solution … Continue reading
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The little flat bean II: Lentil curry
After brunch on Wednesday, we went out to do some shopping in Xujiahui, stopping by Carrefour on our way home. I’d originally intended to make a quick stir-fry with lentils and vegetables, but it ended up becoming a lentil curry, … Continue reading
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Mid-week brunch
Since I accrue a generous 1.75 days of vacation a month, I was “forced” to take a day off before the end of March, which also happens to be the end of the fiscal year. My boss sort of just … Continue reading
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Weekend getaway II: Quesadillas
Sean has a break on Sunday afternoons so he usually comes home for lunch. He bought some cheddar cheese on his way back last Sunday and we made quesadillas using leftover chili. I’d been craving a quesadilla since the New … Continue reading
Weekend getaway I: Black Bean Chili
It’s been an exciting week. Even as I settled into the routine of work, we managed to sneak in a weekend getaway… to Mexico! Well, maybe closer to Texas or CA, but somewhere in that general idea. I explored a … Continue reading
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