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About floricooks

I cook; I feed; I eat

I’ll see your Mark Bittman and raise you 2 eggs

Posted on May 4, 2012 by floricooks

So, my brother called while I was on the way to the farmers market and asked if I thought he could use red snapper in a recipe that called for skate. The conversation wandered to the Bittman recipe for broiled … Continue reading →

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My First Kugel

Posted on May 3, 2012 by floricooks

Technically not. I’ve been making carrot kugel for years. My friend Deb was having a BBQ and when I asked what she wanted me to make she gave what I thought was the unlikeliest answer for a Scandinavian Goddess. She … Continue reading →

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Sometimes simple is BEST

Posted on May 2, 2012 by floricooks

No photo needed. A roasted chicken seasoned with only salt and pepper with a side of cavolo nero kale (which is SO in season right now) sauteed with garlic in good olive oil. Glass of red wine. It’s all good. … Continue reading →

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Treif Trifecta

Posted on May 1, 2012 by floricooks

For those of you unfamiliar with the term, treif is a food that is not kosher. For the last dinner of my trip to Washington last week I hit win, place and show at the Pearl Dive Oyster Palace! Well, … Continue reading →

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More DC – a day of play

Posted on April 21, 2012 by floricooks

So, out and about most of the day; walked myself into a blister that will be gone by morning by decree. I headed out to grab a ticket to take the White House spring garden tour and as I was … Continue reading →

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