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Save the Carbs!

victoria —  May 20, 2004 — Leave a comment

The Amateur Gourmet is pissed off over the low-carb madness. He has declared today National Save the Carbs Day. Spread the word, eat a brownie

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One of my former favorite eateries in Knoxville has gone on to bigger and better things. Tucked back in the strip mall that is Western Plaza in Bearden was a little Chinese place called China Noodle.

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Licking the spoon

victoria —  May 14, 2004 — Leave a comment

Keifel and I took the boychick out for Indian last night.

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Forgive me, O Great Chef in the Sky, for I have sinned. It has been 15 days since my last confession.

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Attachment

victoria —  April 26, 2004 — Leave a comment

Why are some things more precious than others?

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Ask foodieporn: deviled

victoria —  April 23, 2004 — Leave a comment

what does ‘devilled’ mean in a foodie type context?

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Recently I have been experimenting with roasting chicken and vegetables together. I can’t seem to get the technique right with the veggies. The chicken is always good but sometimes the vegetables get burnt. What’s your understanding about roasting vegetables?

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Ask Foodieporn

victoria —  April 12, 2004 — Leave a comment

Several people have written foodieporn asking for advice and such on cooking and food matters. This is the first in what I hope to be a series of columns answering readers’ questions.

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New appliances

victoria —  April 7, 2004 — Leave a comment

Despite my barrage against dream kitchens, I do sometimes fantasize about a big SubZero cooler and maybe a Wolf or Aga range.

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I would love to write about this wondrous dinner involving sauces and terrines and goddess knows what all that I prepared for our first real meal in our new home.

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