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Claire-ification: Cupcakes

I know you’re tired of the cupcake thing – I am.  You think it’s played out right?  If you talk to those people who line up around the block standing in line waiting for 4 hours to pay $8 for […]

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Restaurant Review: Whisknladle

The atmosphere at Whisknladle on Wall Street in La Jolla is probably the best example of laid back, classy-casual dining, maybe in the whole city.  The covered patio is just gorgeous and airy yet comfortable and cozy- read: “romantic”.  They […]

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Restaurant Review: Jasmine Seafood Restaurant

Dim sum (literally meaning: touch the heart) was originally not a main meal, only a snack, however it has become a staple in the diets of foodies across the world.

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Claire-ification: To Bee or Not to Bee

If you’ve ever been stuck at a table next to a die-hard vegan who thinks bees are forced labor and they should sue the human race for honey theft, bee movie style? I know I have!   Well this oughta help you deal […]

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Food Fight Radio Challenge! New York Pizza vs. Chicago Pizza

Its New York verses Chicago in the battle for the best pizza! Some of the best New York Style pizza can be had at Knockout Pizza in Mira Mesa in San Diego, it’s quick, tasty and has some imaginative toppings […]

 

Food Fight Radio – September 15, 2014

On this week’s episode of Food Fight Radio…

  • Kitchen knives
  • Curing headaches with food
  • Splenda v Agave

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Hidden corn ingredients

Obviously, if you see “corn”, whether it’s modified or hydrolyzed, syrup or solid, you know you’ve spotted a corn ingredient. Here are some of the less obvious members of the corn product family.  Read more »

Coconut Creamed Corn

coconut-creamed-corn-ew0710-th2Simple, quick, tasty creamed corn.

  • 4 ear(s) corn, kernels cut from cob
  • 1 cup(s) “lite” coconut milk
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tbs lime juice
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper (optional)

Combine corn kernels, coconut milk, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then adjust the heat to maintain an active simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the coconut milk has evaporated, 12 to 15 minutes. Stir in cilantro, lime juice, and crushed red pepper, if using.

Restaurant Review: Bubba Gump Shrimp Company

Shrimp

Folks, as foodies we generally feel a strong sense of responsibility to eat at great places that will be worth your dough and tell you about them.  It’s a tough job but someone’s gotta do it.  The other day we completely ignored that feeling and walked into Bubba Gump Shrimp Company.  It’s a real place, built around a fake person in a made up story.  Read more »

Food Fight Radio – September 8, 2014

On this week’s episode of Food Fight Radio…

  • Corn
  • More corn
  • How to cook corn

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