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Aki and Alex
Levittown, PA
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Forcing It
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Using force to make an idea fit, altering it, sanding it down, squeezing it takes away from the original thought. There is a reason square pegs don't fit into round holes. The edges have not been worn down. We are... Continue reading
Posted 15 hours ago at IDEAS IN FOOD
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Bundle Up
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I never liked thin spindly asparagus. They were thin, spindly and easy to overcook. When we needed to serve asparagus and all that was available were blades of grass my hand was played. I needed a way to cook them... Continue reading
Posted yesterday at IDEAS IN FOOD
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Chive Blossoms
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...make me happy. They are beautiful, flavorful and easy to grow. They are so pretty and delicate when you snip them into individual blooms. The sight of them always brings a smile to my lips. Chive blossoms have an intense... Continue reading
Posted 2 days ago at IDEAS IN FOOD
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Maybe, but if they know people want it they may make more next year. That's what we're hoping anyway.
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stRawberries and Lovage
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We have always enjoyed the flavor of strawberries and celery. Using lovage upped the flavor. We utilized the rotary evaporator to concentrate the flavors while keeping them bright and clean. This approach to ripe fruits and aromatics has expanded how... Continue reading
Posted 3 days ago at IDEAS IN FOOD
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Purple
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Sometimes the ingredient is for the cook. It stands out. When you clean the asparagus a striking green peeks through. When you apply heat the color transforms. A show for only the cook to enjoy. This transformation has you focus... Continue reading
Posted 4 days ago at IDEAS IN FOOD
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American Tortillas
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We have re-thought the tortilla before. Today we were inspired by the many BBQ inspired tacos we have seen. The ubiquitous white bread that is served with BBQ became the ideal building block for our vision. We only had Martin's... Continue reading
Posted 5 days ago at IDEAS IN FOOD
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Sizzling Nuts
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We start the nuts in cold oil and bring them to a simmer. When the nuts just begin to brown we remove them from the heat and allow them to carry over in the cooling pot. We strain off the... Continue reading
Posted 6 days ago at IDEAS IN FOOD
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Spaccatelli
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Shapes and textures spark the creative process. Paying attention to them enables us to connect ideas. Years Past May 18, 2012 May 18, 2011 May 18, 2010 May 18, 2009 May 18, 2008 May 18, 2007 May 18, 2006 May... Continue reading
Posted 7 days ago at IDEAS IN FOOD
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True Brews
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True Brews, How to Craft Fermented Cider, Beer, Wine, Sake, Soda, Mead, Kefir, and Kombucha at Home, by Emma Christensen was a book we just couldn't resist. Fermentation is one of our passions and a book that focuses on beverages... Continue reading
Posted May 17, 2013 at IDEAS IN FOOD
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10 Things To Remember About Creativity
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1. Creativity doesn't exist in a vacuum. 2. Creativity and curiosity are a magic combination. 3. Creativity expands when shared. 4. Creativity has to be paired with knowledge in order to make things happen. 5. Creativity works like a muscle,... Continue reading
Posted May 16, 2013 at IDEAS IN FOOD
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We took that picture at a New Hampshire sugar shack, it's funneling in syrup from different trees to be boiled down to make one great syrup.
Toggle Commented May 16, 2013 on What We're Reading Now at IDEAS IN FOOD
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Grill the vegetables in the dressing of course :)
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A Recap
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...in photos. The nice thing about dining with a four year old when her Dad is in the kitchen is that you can get the fastest tasting menu in the house. Most pictures were taken with my iPhone, many before... Continue reading
Posted May 15, 2013 at IDEAS IN FOOD
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stRawberry Shortcake
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We started with more intense strawberries. Then added a lighter cake. We needed a special cream with texture and balance. We took buttermilk and blended it with cream cheese, sugar and salt. We froze it with liquid nitrogen and folded... Continue reading
Posted May 14, 2013 at IDEAS IN FOOD
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What We're Reading Now
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It's been a while since we did a round-up. There's been some interesting stuff around the internet lately and we thought we'd share a few good links. For those who don't know, umeboshi is a classic Japanese pickle. It's an... Continue reading
Posted May 13, 2013 at IDEAS IN FOOD
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Weed Patch 2013
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It is exciting to watch ingredients collide with ideas. We have started putting together this years weed patch. We are planting in pots and barrels this year. I hope to limit the unwanted weeds. And protect the weeds we want.... Continue reading
Posted May 12, 2013 at IDEAS IN FOOD
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This is Water
It's not what you think but actually it is. Via Brain Pickings. THIS IS WATER - By David Foster Wallace from The Glossary on Vimeo. Years Past May 11, 2012 May 11, 2011 May 11, 2010 May 11, 2009 May... Continue reading
Posted May 11, 2013 at IDEAS IN FOOD
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Charcoal BYOB
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It's almost Mother's Day and if you're still pondering a gift Alex is doing a guest chef dinner at Charcoal BYOB in Yardley, PA next Tuesday. You can call the restaurant 215.493.6394 for reservations. Charcoal is one of our favorite... Continue reading
Posted May 10, 2013 at IDEAS IN FOOD
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Olive Oil Cakes
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We were looking for a light and delicate way to feature olive oil in dessert. A microwave cake fulfilled our requirements. Microwave Olive Oil Cake 108 grams (2 large) eggs 200 grams sugar 350 grams milk 100 grams all purpose... Continue reading
Posted May 9, 2013 at IDEAS IN FOOD
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R is For
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Russian Dressing Ranch, anything Ramps Red Pepper Ras al Hanout Rose Hips Rye, the grain and the beverage ... Years Past May 8, 2012 May 8, 2011 May 8, 2010 May 8, 2009 May 8, 2008 May 8, 2007 May... Continue reading
Posted May 8, 2013 at IDEAS IN FOOD
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Stand Out
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It’s easy to point out the flaws of others. We all cook differently, that's the point. Some days you need to go in another direction. In our need to make food original we often forget about making it better. Improvement... Continue reading
Posted May 7, 2013 at IDEAS IN FOOD
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StRAWberry Jam
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We wondered if we could use our rotary evaporator as a freeze dryer. We have an old freeze mobile which is bulky. When we obtained it years ago we bought a few new VirTis freeze drying flasks. The freeze dryer... Continue reading
Posted May 6, 2013 at IDEAS IN FOOD
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Leftover Fritatta
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Sometimes the ingredients dictate the dish. A few braised morels, shredded fontina from pizza night, a handful of freshly snipped chives and a few bundles of prosciutto-wrapped asparagus all came together this morning. Long ago I worked for an Italian... Continue reading
Posted May 5, 2013 at IDEAS IN FOOD
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Marinating Softshells
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If you can add flavor, do it. Years Past May 4, 2012 May 4, 2011 May 4, 2010 May 4, 2009 May 4, 2008 May 4, 2007 May 4, 2006 May 4, 2005 Continue reading
Posted May 4, 2013 at IDEAS IN FOOD
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