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ooooo! A little of this, a little of that. Ack! How does one blend quietly? Okay close kitchen door, blend stuff real fast and hope nobody wakes up. Now, headphones and some music, Nightwish is perfect! I love them and no, I am not a part of the Tajra vs Anette war. They [...]
Posted on May 12th, 2008 by Ruth
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This is what happens when you have too much time on your hands…Waaaaaaaay too much time. I stumbled a version of this animated Popotan gif about a year ago and it just never gets old. Ha! Ha! Caramelldansen wins the internet! It’s soooo pink!!!! Can I do bunny ears and eat at [...]
Posted on April 21st, 2008 by Ruth
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Thanks to Light in Motion for this image and Japan Guide for the recipes
Spring is coming oh yeah, for sure it is. Birds are singing, snow is finally melting and the cherry blossoms have, well, blossomed at least in some places.
So lets celebrate with Hanami
First pack a picnic and go find a cherry [...]
Posted on April 9th, 2008 by Ruth
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Thanks to Apple trailers for this image
Flex*i*tar*i*an (n)
1. A person who is mainly a vegetarian but who occasionally eats fish or meat.
2. Someone who is not a vegetarian but enjoys meatless meals.
Number one would perfectly describe Anne Hathaway and, of course, me. No wait, I forgot, this is all about Anne, not me.
So, now [...]
Posted on March 6th, 2008 by Ruth
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Thanks to Just Bento for the image
Who can resist a good Bento or Hello Kitty? Put them together and the little girl in me is clapping her hands in delight.
This is a simpler Bento featuring Mimmy, Hello Kitty’s Twin Sister: Hmmm…mm…mm. Looks like someone’s started eating already, she’s missing some whiskers. *Grins*
Tamagoyaki
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Posted on February 29th, 2008 by Ruth
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We are watching Lost, right? Loving Yunjin Kim, as always, and you knew that Korean food is a rising restaurant food trend didn’t you? Yeah, I knew you knew.
Yunjin by-the-way, loves her veggies, chicken, fish and fresh fruit and she is on the new way of eating bandwagon - [...]
Posted on February 7th, 2008 by Ruth
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Star Anise carries the flavor of Licorice due to a chemical compound called anethol. For a milder licorice taste try Fennel
Thanks to Wikimedia for the image
Cinnamon Star Anise Tea
2 tablespoons (8 grams) medium-size loose-leaf green tea or 4 green tea bags
one 5-inch cinnamon stick, broken into pieces
8 whole star anise or 1 1/2 tablespoons [...]
Posted on February 5th, 2008 by Ruth
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Whether you are Goth or not doesn’t matter. Whether black is in or out this season doesn’t count. What does matter, what does count is color rich foods becoming the norm in meals and snacks. Take a peek at what has been more than a trend in Asia. [...]
Posted on January 29th, 2008 by Ruth
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