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Top 10 PopArtichoke Posts of 2011

December 31, 2011
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As the New Year dawns around the world (still a few hours left of 2011 here in Chicago), I thought I’d round up some of my most popular posts from the past year!  (P.S. You can click on the titles to see the full posts!) 1. A Night at the Opera (Foodbuzz 24×24) I have […]

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Rosemary Raisin Almond Crisps

December 24, 2011
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It all started when I discovered Trader Joe’s Rosemary Raisin Crisps. Almost instantly, I was hooked. Problem was, like any addiction, it was starting to get expensive. Not that they’re really that pricey, but still more than I wanted to spend on crackers. Plus, they have sunflower seeds in them, which I’m not particularly fond […]

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The Great Thanksgiving 2011 Recap!

November 26, 2011
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Turkey Day has come and gone, but before we move on to the next holiday, how ’bout a recap? Some of you might remember last year, when I cooked nothing for my family’s Thanksgiving feast. I was rather saddened by this, since, you know, I’m rather fond of cooking. When I’d asked my mom what […]

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Making Fresh Egg Fettuccine from Scratch (No Pasta Maker Required!)

May 2, 2011
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Considering my short attention span and increasingly busy schedule, it seems a bit strange that I’m so drawn to making things from scratch.  This blog is full of examples (pho bo, tamales, ice cream) and I’m sure there are many more in my future.  The most baffling thing about my recent adventure in pasta-making is […]

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