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Decorative Gourds and Other Fall Ephemera: Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

Some very attractive decorative gourds It's Fall in San Francisco, the land of eternal Autumn and an average of 56 degrees F. Really, this is my first true fall here in the city, after moving to the Bay Area in... Continue reading

Posted Oct 23, 2012 at EllenFork

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A Gnocchi Amendment

Learn to make gnocchi like the professionals. Continue reading

Posted May 1, 2012 at EllenFork

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Times Are Changing

My partner-in-crime looking into the Pacific Ocean in Muir Beach, CA One year ago, I was living in the Washington, DC area. I had just quit my advertising job and was working at a restaurant in order to get enough... Continue reading

Posted Nov 8, 2011 at EllenFork

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come spectate some wines with me, it'll help you get back into your routine...

Commented Jan 26, 2011 on Going back at Squid Pro Quo

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Just wanted to let you know how much fun your gift guide is! My mother has already snapped up several of your items, including some Rip Van Winkle and Jack Black Hand Creme. She wanted to let you know about another delicious bacon treat from our hometown of Nashville, TN, Piggy Popcorn from the Loveless Cafe! It is caramel bacon popcorn: smokey, sweet and hard to keep on hand. Addictive! http://www.hamsandjams.com/product/piggy_popcorn/sweets_and_snacks

Commented Dec 12, 2010 on Gift Guide, Day 15 at Ruth Reichl

Dead Bread

Well, Halloween has FINALLY passed. Everyone gets so whipped into a frenzy over cocktails with eyeballs in them, cookies in the shape of dismembered digits and cupcakes with brain-colored frosting- it's kind of a relief when we can get back... Continue reading

Posted Nov 4, 2010 at EllenFork

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you KNOW how i feel about the street rice!! that's definitely a separate post... perhaps i can perfect the "secret" recipe with a nutria substitute...

Commented Aug 6, 2010 on Summer Taste of Spain at EllenFork

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Summer Taste of Spain

When I arrived in Madrid for my Semester Abroad in late August of 2004, it was sizzlin' hot. I mean, fry an egg on the sidewalk hot. After hours of groggy, confused sleep on my international flight, I stepped out... Continue reading

Posted Aug 6, 2010 at EllenFork

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This Pudding Has Nothing to Do with Bill Cosby.

Hi guys. Yeah, it's me. I've come crawling back to you. But I have a little something for you, something that will hopefully distract you from the fact that my last post was monthssss ago... Since we are now in... Continue reading

Posted Jul 14, 2010 at EllenFork

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A Half-Baked Serenade

Today was a rainy day in Washington, DC. The air was thick with mist, almost obscuring the buildings in the distance from view. Here on the eighth floor of my apartment building, those buildings usually seem so close, despite their... Continue reading

Posted Apr 26, 2010 at EllenFork

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I bet it would be delicious with either of those! I had also thought about chopping up some dried apricots and using those....

Commented Apr 20, 2010 on New Year, New Whatever at EllenFork

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Taste of the Nation: DC

Almost a week ago (yeah, yeah, I'm late) I had the serious pleasure of attending Taste of the Nation DC, a charity event supporting the eradication of childhood hunger. Originally I had signed up to be a volunteer at the... Continue reading

Posted Apr 19, 2010 at EllenFork

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A Good Morel is Hard to Find

Well, hello my little dumplings. I hope this spring weather has been treating you kindly, wherever you are! The daffodils are blooming, the bradford pears are shedding petals everywhere and the pollen is flying about in huge, sneezy clouds here... Continue reading

Posted Apr 7, 2010 at EllenFork

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Yes enjoy! I also highly recommend the addition of parm and olive oil...makes it feel a little more decadent :)

Commented Mar 29, 2010 on A Tasty Tomato Tart at EllenFork

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A Tasty Tomato Tart

Last summer was the Summer of the Cherry Tomato. My CSA delivered buckets and buckets of them, overflowing from their containers in rays of orange, yellow and red (see above photo). I made sauce, I made kebabs, I made jam,... Continue reading

Posted Mar 28, 2010 at EllenFork

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Weird, Wild Food: Fiddleheads

See those things in that picture up there? They're not alien tentacles, if that's what you're thinking. In fact they are plant matter: Fiddlehead Ferns. They are baby ferns that have not yet unfurled their little leaves. I remember first... Continue reading

Posted Mar 22, 2010 at EllenFork

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Mar 15, 2010

Simple is the New Complicated

There are some things in life that are both blissfully simple and completely satisfying at the same time. For instance, Spaghetti with Braised Kale. Everything about it is hearty and flavorful, but so simple to concoct. In fact, the reason... Continue reading

Posted Mar 10, 2010 at EllenFork

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Frecklize the World - Party inspiration, menu ideas, decorations and recipes: You're Invited -- Frecklize the World Hosts Birthday Giveaway

via www.frecklizetheworld.com My dear real life and blog friend Anne of Frecklize the World is having a 1st blog birthday giveaway! Enter to win a Barefoot Contessa book! TIME IS RUNNING OUT!!! Continue reading

Posted Feb 25, 2010 at EllenFork

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Hi Pat! Thanks, I'm glad you're enjoying the blog :) Cooking school sounds fabulous– and blogworthy. Next time I'm home I'd love to crash the party. Hope all is well!

Commented Feb 19, 2010 on Check out the latest Stick a Fork In It post!... at EllenFork

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Check out the latest Stick a Fork In It post!...

Check out the latest Stick a Fork In It post! ¡Bienvenido a Miami! http://www.ellenfork.com/stick_a_fork_in_it_/2010/02/miami.html Continue reading

Posted Feb 17, 2010 at EllenFork

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Feb 16, 2010

I added about 1/4 cup semi sweet morsels, at the end! Sent from my iPhone

Commented Feb 7, 2010 on A Throne Fit for a Cake at EllenFork

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A Throne Fit for a Cake

It's January. It's cold. It's the perfect time of year to hole up in your cozy apartment and just make things, food things. It's the time of year when braising, baking and roasting are the perfect methods of cooking, since... Continue reading

Posted Jan 31, 2010 at EllenFork

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I ordered it! I loooveee that ham! And the homemade biscuits were really delicious, too. Not that I would've kicked a Loveless biscuit out of bed for eating crackers, either...

Commented Dec 1, 2009 on Foodbuzz 24, 24, 24: A 1964 Thanksgiving at EllenFork

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