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The Alchemist Chef

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The Alchemist Chef blends recipes and cooking techniques with food science, nutrition and food history. Caribbean food is prominently featured and cuisines from South America to Africa to Asia are included.

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  • Marinated Olives

    Posted on Sunday December 13th, 2009 at 19:39 in Healthy, Easy, appetizers, olives, tapas, inexpensive christmas gifts

    So the holidays are coming...very soon! These olives are simple to make and you can customize them according to your tastes. They make a very nice "thank you" gift for the teacher/employer/person you appreciate, and are the perfect snack to put out f...

  • Carne Mechada

    Posted on Sunday December 13th, 2009 at 13:32 in Argentina, beef, latin, venezuelan, empanadas, carne mechada

    Carne Mechada is a kinder, more easygoing relative of Ropa Vieja. Less ingredients equate less chopping and less active cooking time. I love this dish. Tender, shredded beef, sauteed red bell pepper and smoky paprika make my mouth water before sin...

  • I\'m Dreaming of a White Christmas Hot Chocolate

    Posted on Thursday December 10th, 2009 at 12:37 in Chocolate, drinks, christmas, hot cocoa

    My parents bought me an amazing milk frother in Italy this fall (for those who don't have parents in Italy to buy them a frother, see the end of this post). As a result, I have become a highly caffeinated version of myself-and those who know me, know...

  • Chacarero

    Posted on Friday December 4th, 2009 at 16:05 in latin, lunch, chilean, sandwich

    Green beans on a sandwich? When my friend Laura first told me about Chacarero, I was a wee bit skeptical that it would taste good-in fact I think I wrinkled my nose and tried not to voice my disbelief. (I am not very good at hiding what I think...I m...

  • Foodbuzz 24, 24, 24: O Ya: Haute Japanese Cuisine

    Posted on Sunday November 29th, 2009 at 12:46 in sushi, boston, restaurant review, tapas, 24-24-24, o ya

    Some people in life simply eat to live. Others live to eat. Diners at O Ya definitely fit the latter category. Nestled into a former fire station, this Japanese gem has shook up the dining scene in Boston. Frank Bruni's reviewed O Ya as the NYTimes's...

  • Leftover Turkey, Cranberries and Cheese Panini

    Posted on Saturday November 28th, 2009 at 19:20

    I hope that your Thanksgivings went smoothly, tasted delicious and were joyous. Mine went fairly well...mole sauce turned out pretty amazing...if I say so myself (which I do), turkey looks really dark but that is just a little mole, desserts were lo...

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