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Everything I ever needed to know I learned from Maangchi
This summer while camping I took on something I never thought I would, reading the novel, “Julie and Julia”. When Donna first mentioned it to me, that the campground office had a book exchange library and this Julie Powell piece was available, I declined. This was because I saw the movie. Later that day, while… Continue reading
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When it comes to cooking, I am going somewhere, just not sure where
In 1999 a spark happened. Korean Garden in Junction City, Kansas. My National Guard unit, the 744th Transportation Company was running special missions with our trucks. It seems that the military, during Desert Storm had made one of the most shocking decisions of the entire conflict, by which I mean they forced us (surprisingly not… Continue reading
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Hammer Girl does it again!
Emily Kim is a phenomenal Korean home cook, who has a knack for teaching. Better known by her web name “Maangchi” (“Hammer” in Korean). She never intended to become the Korean cooking sensation, but with guidance from children, she posted her first YouTube cooking video using her gaming name. This led to another them another.… Continue reading
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Monday’s through Fridays are days of rest……compared to the weekend!
There are 2 things I like to do on the weekends. I like to create a great meal that inknow I could not find in a restaurant. I also like it if I can accomplish something around the house from my insanely colossal list of things to fix, remodel, refurbish or rehabilitate. Sometimes this involves… Continue reading
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Well, yes, I have fallen for a few cooking “devices”.
I have become better about it over the past few years. But there was a time where I really loved watching infomercials about interesting cooking gadgets. I think Alton Brown help me to get over it. The first one I ever bought was the Runco dehydrator and let’s face it the dehydrator is a very… Continue reading
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How DID I learn to cook? Part 1
How did I learn to cook? This is a question that I am frequently asked. Some even ask if I went to culinary school. First of all, I AM TOTALLY flattered about that question! If only my Father could have heard that one. I too am very disbelieving of how the kid who “hated everything… Continue reading
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Technique is…
Realizing anything can be great.I love fine cuts of meat and seafood. They are so great to cook with. But the chef that takes the item that has nothing to do with gourmet cooking and makes something awesome is the one with technique. I am of course talking about Spam. OK wait! I see you… Continue reading
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Fishing with the boys Saturday made for a nice lunch
Trout wrapped in bacon Continue reading