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Food Is Swell

Food Is Swell

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A collection of recipes, food related ideas, inspiration and knowledge from the perspective of Nicole Reik of Santa Monica, California.

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  • the case of the flat pancake

    Posted on Saturday December 5th, 2009 at 14:19 in questions, pancakes, baking powder

    A reader submitted this question: Why are my pancakes coming out flat, almost like crepes? I'm using baking powder, canola oil, eggs, salt, cinnamon, all-purpose flour and 2% milk. Could one of these ingredients be responsible for this affect? I like...

  • a fall side dish

    Posted on Sunday November 22nd, 2009 at 12:53 in recipe, vegan, vegetarian, carrots, side dish, brussel sprouts, acorn squash

    Roasted Acorn Squash, Baby Carrots & Brussel Sprouts This is a good side dish for Thanksgiving especially for vegetarians. It's hearty and colorful. Adding some cooked lentils brings another dimension of texture and flavor.      ...

  • does balsamic vinegar go bad?

    Posted on Saturday November 7th, 2009 at 15:49 in questions, balsamic vinegar

    I received a question today and was surprised to find two things: 1.There is "The Vinegar Institute" (http://www.versatilevinegar.org/index.html). 2. May is National Vinegar month! Who knew? In any event, vinegar balsamic vinegar does not go bad. Esp...

  • pacific northwest

    Posted on Saturday October 17th, 2009 at 16:56 in recipe, Basil, main dish, salmon, pacific northwest, tomatoes

    I can't think of a better dish to cook on a visit to the Pacific Northwest then Roasted Salmon with Tomatoes and Shallots. I was a guest in this extraordinary kitchen equipped with a Sub-Zero fridge and a Wolf range! Simple and quick to prepare this...

  • choose your own adventure

    Posted on Saturday September 19th, 2009 at 18:45 in Herbs, recipe, appetizer, crimini mushrooms, marscapone cheese

    Hot or cold? Can't decide? Then make both. I made these mushroom and marscapone cheese stuffed endive leaves as a cold appetizer to bring to a dinner party. I prepared the endive leaves in advance, combined the mushroom mixture, and assembled them ...

  • a garden post

    Posted on Monday August 24th, 2009 at 18:34 in Herbs, gardening, growing vegetables

    It has been a hope of mine for some time now to grow my own food.  I have always grown basil, thyme and flat leaf Italian parsley so that I can add some freshness to a meal without having to buy a big bunch of herbs at the store.  This ...

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