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Time for Tomatoes!

Chile Doctor — Fri, 18 May 2012 13:30:16 +0000

Okay, maybe not quite. But we need to prepare for the day, coming soon, when best of summer comes in by the bushel: Home-grown tomatoes. (Perhaps you think of sweet corn as the best summer has to offer? That’s a close second; dangerously close.)

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Hot Bytes for 2012-05-06

Jeeves — Sun, 06 May 2012 16:00:00 +0000

Yep, it's time once again! Cinco de Mayo salsa and guacamole recipes | Washington Times Communities http://t.co/3PqqIY2B # More goodies for the Great American Holiday, Cinco de Mayo: Recipes for Party Foods – Walnut, CA Patch http://t.co/18J0WyK1 # Cinco de Mayo AND the Derby on one day! Mint Julep and Watermelon Lemonade Recipes for Kentucky Derby Sippin' [...] Related posts:

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Hot Bytes for 2012-04-22

Jeeves — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 16:00:00 +0000

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(The Secret Phrase is: Dancing Chile Oliphaunt!)

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Hot Bytes for 2012-04-08

Jeeves — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 16:00:00 +0000

Too much junk food can lead to depression (or, too little, in my case): Study – CBS News http://t.co/erbXFirx # Five Easy Cocktail Recipes for Easter – Belmont Shore-Naples, CA Patch http://t.co/SSUHZydB # Scene – Blogs – Five easy Easter brunch recipes (Go for AB's French Toast! Killer stuff.) | Tulsa World http://t.co/ynan6DG8 # Passover Recipes: No-Fail Matzo [...] Related posts:

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Food Pickup Lines For Your Next Pub-Crawl

Chile Doctor — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 23:45:00 +0000

This post is only for the single types. If you’re attached, you can move along. (Try the big green buttons on the right sidebar if you’re bored out of your gourd in need of exciting reading material.)

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New Vodka Flavor Astounds the Market; a Danger to Youngsters?

Chile Doctor — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 15:45:00 +0000

This entry is part of a series, Follies 2012»

As we reported earlier, there’s a real shift under way in the market for distilled spirits. People are buying more, and higher up the scale, than ever before. The drive, though, isn’t about snoot factor: It’s flavor. Folks are looking for stronger essences, and lots and [...] No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

Lent Almost Over; Let’s Have One More Fish Dish

Chile Doctor — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 21:30:00 +0000

Yeah, let’s have one more, just for the halibut. (Sorry, couldn’t resist.)

Speaking of halibut, today’s dish could use that tasty white-fleshed fish. Flounder, turbot, fluke, trout; even striped bass or cod will work in this recipe as well. We’ll want fillet thickness, not steaks, which may not cook all the way through. A piece of [...] Related posts:

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Swagat Indian: A Disappointment With a Few Bright Spots

Chile Doctor — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:30:00 +0000

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The millions of many thousands of loyal CU followers know I’m a big fan of Indian food. (The “big” is a figure of speech, naturally.) I found out, though, that I’d been missing a chance to dine Indian right in my neighborhood: Swagat Indian Restaurant. In my [...] Related posts:

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Going Back Pho More at a Local Favorite

Chile Doctor — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 21:45:00 +0000

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I’ve not been eating out much since the Holiday break. Concentrating on writing keeps me close to the keyboard, and the pantry and fridge are well-stocked. When I leave the friendly confines of the Chile Underground World Headquarters and Pepper-Perceptive Man Cave it’s to visit the [...] Related posts:

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Drinks and Snacks on the Deck at McCormick & Schmick’s

Chile Doctor — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 08:52:00 +0000

This entry is part of a series, Austin Scene»

Evenings this time of year are very often pleasant here in central Texas. Temperature at mid-afternoon is steady in the low eighties, so by the time rush hour arrives the air takes on a silky, cooling feel. Breezes are usually light too. Perfect for dining al [...] No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.