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Aki and Alex
Levittown, PA
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Sharing a Solo Meal
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We have meals that we like to eat alone. Dishes that are so visceral and specific that they don't lend themselves well to company. Things that we crave with an unreasonable passion, because they feed something deep inside of us... Continue reading
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Inspired to Do Stuff
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The key is finding and believing in the stuff. Years Past May 4, 2019 May 4, 2018 May 4, 2017 May 4, 2016 May 4, 2015 May 4, 2014 May 4, 2013 May 4, 2012 May 4, 2011 May 4,... Continue reading
Posted May 4, 2020 at IDEAS IN FOOD
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Flower Power
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It's what we experience that inspires us. Years Past May 3, 2019 May 3, 2018 May 3, 2017 May 3, 2016 May 3, 2015 May 3, 2014 May 3, 2013 May 3, 2012 May 3, 2011 May 3, 2010 May... Continue reading
Posted May 4, 2020 at IDEAS IN FOOD
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Large Loaves
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We have adapted our no-knead pizza dough once again. This time we stripped it down to flour, water and salt. To that we added what we call sourdough base. Sourdough base is a mixture of 1 part sourdough starter to... Continue reading
Posted May 4, 2020 at IDEAS IN FOOD
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Oven Roast Stock
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I roasted the chicken legs and ham hocks in the roasting pan for over an hour. I added water and let the broth cook for hours. It's so easy it feels like cheating. Years Past May 1, 2019 May 1,... Continue reading
Posted May 4, 2020 at IDEAS IN FOOD
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Grits in a Can
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I took a can of hominy and put it into a pot with the liquid from the can and a splash of milk. I used a stick blender to puree the hominy. I brought the mixture to a simmer and... Continue reading
Posted May 4, 2020 at IDEAS IN FOOD
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Cornflakes Crullers
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I loved this idea. Our first attempts proved to be an epic fail. That said, I may have to revisit this again soon. Years Past April 29, 2019 April 29, 2018 April 29, 2017 April 29, 2016 April 29, 2015... Continue reading
Posted May 4, 2020 at IDEAS IN FOOD
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Peanut Butterscotch
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Looking at these butterscotch peanut butter cups sparked the idea of peanut butterscotch. Time to start tinkering. Years Past April 28, 2019 April 28, 2018 April 28, 2017 April 28, 2016 April 28, 2015 April 28, 2014 April 28, 2013... Continue reading
Posted May 4, 2020 at IDEAS IN FOOD
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The Power of Three
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Years Past April 27, 2019 April 27, 2018 April 27, 2017 April 27, 2016 April 27, 2015 April 27, 2014 April 27, 2013 April 27, 2012 April 27, 2011 April 27, 2010 April 27, 2009 April 27, 2008 April 27,... Continue reading
Posted May 4, 2020 at IDEAS IN FOOD
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Box of Churros
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These seem to be destined to top a doughnut. Years Past April 26, 2019 April 26, 2018 April 26, 2017 April 26, 2016 April 26, 2015 April 26, 2014 April 26, 2013 April 26, 2012 April 26, 2011 April 26,... Continue reading
Posted May 4, 2020 at IDEAS IN FOOD
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Pink Tonic Slushy
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Amaya's new favorite beverage is a pink tonic slushy. She turns ice to snow in our Vitamix. She pops the top on Fever Tree's aromatic (pink) tonic water and pours it over, in a mason jar of course. A stir... Continue reading
Posted May 4, 2020 at IDEAS IN FOOD
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Braised and Glazed
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Pork shanks do really well braised. I have been struggling with braised meat recently. It becomes tender but loses its flavor to the sauce. I was in need of a braised and glazed piece of meat. I reminisced to the... Continue reading
Posted May 4, 2020 at IDEAS IN FOOD
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Protect Your Timer
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Covering the timer with a thin layer of plastic wrap keeps all the gunk out of the buttons and makes daily cleaning, especially in a doughnut shop, extremely easy. Years Past April 23, 2019 April 23, 2018 April 23, 2017... Continue reading
Posted May 4, 2020 at IDEAS IN FOOD
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Making Doughnuts
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Years Past April 22, 2019 April 22, 2018 April 22, 2017 April 22, 2016 April 22, 2015 April 22, 2014 April 22, 2013 April 22, 2012 April 22, 2011 April 22, 2010 April 22, 2009 April 22, 2008 April 22,... Continue reading
Posted May 4, 2020 at IDEAS IN FOOD
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Chocolate Lemon Twists
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I have always enjoyed the twist, particularly in ice cream. At the doughnut shop we currently do not have the capacity to serve ice cream. We do have the ability and the resources to create and combine flavors. When we... Continue reading
Posted May 4, 2020 at IDEAS IN FOOD
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The Process is the Inspiration
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Inspiration comes from doing. The title alone is worth the purchase of the book. A deep dive into the pages is an eye opening reminder on how to kindle your own creativity. Years Past April 20, 2019 April 20, 2018... Continue reading
Posted May 4, 2020 at IDEAS IN FOOD
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Quesadilla Omelette
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I saw the videos of breakfast sandwiches being cooked in one pan on top of scrambled eggs. I wondered if I started a quesadilla in a pan and then poured the eggs around it what would happen. It turns out... Continue reading
Posted May 4, 2020 at IDEAS IN FOOD
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Breakfast Love
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The impact of simple adjustments may be monumental if done with exacting thought. Years Past April 18, 2019 April 18, 2018 April 18, 2017 April 18, 2016 April 18, 2015 April 18, 2014 April 18, 2013 April 18, 2012 April... Continue reading
Posted May 4, 2020 at IDEAS IN FOOD
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Microwaved Onions
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I was looking for half cooked, slightly sweet onions to add to our burgers. I sliced an onion and dressed it with salt and olive oil. I put it onto a plate and covered it with a silicone drop lid.... Continue reading
Posted May 3, 2020 at IDEAS IN FOOD
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Strawberry Pie Season
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When the strawberries perfume the grocery stores I know its time to persuade Aki to make strawberry pie. Years Past April 16, 2019 April 16, 2018 April 16, 2017 April 16, 2016 April 16, 2015 April 16, 2014 April 16,... Continue reading
Posted May 3, 2020 at IDEAS IN FOOD
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Shrimp and Grits
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Shrimp and grits is iconic. As an icon it has a defined foundation: shrimp and grits. The rest of the dish is up to the discretion of the cook. The success of this version was seasoning the sauce with our... Continue reading
Posted May 3, 2020 at IDEAS IN FOOD
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Scallions for the Win
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We marinated these lamb shoulder chops in spiced yogurt. They cooked slowly on our grill as we were running out of propane. I pulled the chops off the heat and let them rest. Aki pulled a container of sliced scallions... Continue reading
Posted May 3, 2020 at IDEAS IN FOOD
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Loaded Waffle Fries
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In the style of nachos. Years Past April 13, 2019 April 13, 2018 April 13, 2017 April 13, 2016 April 13, 2015 April 13, 2014 April 13, 2013 April 13, 2012 April 13, 2011 April 13, 2010 April 13, 2009... Continue reading
Posted May 3, 2020 at IDEAS IN FOOD
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Orecchiette
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Making something by hand reminds me of the needs for practice and patience. Years Past April 19, 2019 April 12, 2018 April 12, 2017 April 12, 2016 April 12, 2015 April 12, 2014 April 12, 2013 April 12, 2012 April... Continue reading
Posted May 3, 2020 at IDEAS IN FOOD
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