http://www.theconstanthunger.com/the-constant-hunger/ My diary of recipes I try out, restaurants I eat at, food photography and general musings about the amazingness of food. en-US Thu, 05 Jan 2012 07:52:47 -0500 http://www.typepad.com/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification http://www.theconstanthunger.com/the-constant-hunger/2012/01/my-five-cooking-resolutions-.html http://www.theconstanthunger.com/the-constant-hunger/2012/01/my-five-cooking-resolutions-.html Happy 2012, everyone! I usually don't like to make resolutions for the new year. I used to resolve to exercise and eat healthier. (Don't we all?) In the end, I would always disappoint myself because I was unable to stick to it for the entire year. This year is a... Alina Thu, 05 Jan 2012 07:52:47 -0500 http://www.theconstanthunger.com/the-constant-hunger/2011/10/salted-caramel-pie.html http://www.theconstanthunger.com/the-constant-hunger/2011/10/salted-caramel-pie.html After months of trying to convince my husband to cancel our home phone and cable, he finally agreed. We spent the better part of the weekend upgrading our home entertainment scheme. This included my husband getting on the phone to our service provider and canceling the useless services and hooking... Dessert Alina Mon, 24 Oct 2011 07:49:24 -0400 http://www.theconstanthunger.com/the-constant-hunger/2011/10/la-bergamote-.html http://www.theconstanthunger.com/the-constant-hunger/2011/10/la-bergamote-.html I'd been listening to the soundtrack of Le fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain all week long and reading and re-reading my most favorite blog ever. Composed by Yann Tiersen, the soundtrack of Amélie adds even more charm to this little jewel of a movie. I can watch this film anytime, anywhere.... Dessert French Alina Sun, 16 Oct 2011 19:16:41 -0400 http://www.theconstanthunger.com/the-constant-hunger/2011/10/coq-au-vin.html http://www.theconstanthunger.com/the-constant-hunger/2011/10/coq-au-vin.html The scent of a bouquet garni, peeled garlic and reducing wine fills the air. Sinatra is singing about his woes. I am back in my kitchen, the place where I am at peace, at peace enough to create without thinking "Will this be good enough?" Even after a day in... French Poultry Alina Sun, 09 Oct 2011 22:16:33 -0400 http://www.theconstanthunger.com/the-constant-hunger/2011/08/polpettine-aka-meatballs.html http://www.theconstanthunger.com/the-constant-hunger/2011/08/polpettine-aka-meatballs.html After a stressful work week, I needed to eat something comforting. Not only did I need comfort food, but I also wanted something that I could make a large batch of and be able to re-heat during my even more stressful week ahead. The plan: meatballs. The chef: my husband.... Beef Comfort Food Italian Pork Alina Sun, 14 Aug 2011 21:40:44 -0400