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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.
Recent Posts
the case of the flat pancake
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
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?
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
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
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
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 ...

