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Sorry I haven't posted lately. I have several posts in the works, so keep watching! Today was a great cooking day. Somehow my body has gotten used to 6 hours of sleep per night. Don't ask me how I managed that one! Anyway, I woke up half and hour early and made pancakes.  For those of you that don't know me well, I have always considered pancakes one of my specialties. I had

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For several months now, I have been reading what I'll call "books for cooks". These aren't cookbooks, although they often include a handful of recipes. The key feature is that cooking must be an integral part of the story.  I just finished one such book called The Kitchen Daughter by Jael McHenry.  The book begins when the main character of the book, Ginny,

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A long time Lake Worth favorite breakfast and lunch spot, John G's, is relocating to Manalapan and it's going upscale. Directly across from the Ritz Carlton, located in a posh plaza, the new John G's loses its rustic sea captain decor in favor of a black-and-white-tiled bistro theme. Will John G's be the same without the irritating parking situation and the wait we came to expect at the old

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I was on a blood-test fast the morning I discovered Butterfields Southern Cafe. Even in my starved state, though, I couldn't come close to finishing my breakfast.  It all started out innocently enough with a decent, though unremarkable cup of joe. I surely wouldn't be coming back for the coffee, but it also was drinkable, particularly in my current un-caffienated condition.  Then, ba ba

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6NZCTF4KAEPP We are activating membership in www.technorati.com which allows users to key word search across many blogs at once. 

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Ouch. My favorite coffee is being phased out by the end of August. (STARBUCKS) RED from Africa is a smooth bold brew without the tang or bite of some dark roasts. I love it. If you want to be heartbroken like me, try it before the end of the month and see what you'll be missing.  This particular blend comes in a red package. You can find it in your local Starbucks or purchase it

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Italian restaurants are in nearly every plaza in South Florida, but finding a gem like Sapori is rare. Sapori is simply stellar. This is real food prepared fresh to order. One glance and the menu and you can see this isn't your average restaurant. We were excited by the regular menu, but the Turbo special of the night sounded just right. A simple preparation was recommended

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Although I live only an hour north, I rarely get down to Miami.  After a recent visit, I am kicking myself for not visiting more often. One of the highlights of the day was dinner at a tiny Peruvian restaurant called Las Totoritas, at 7367 NW 36th Street. I didn't expect much when we arrived. Las Totoritas is one of three Peruvians restaurants in a small downtrodden strip mall.  

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Baked Tilapia Veracruz Recipe 3-4 fillets of Tilapia about 3/4" thick 16 medium Shrimp, shelled and deveined 1/2 Onion, diced 1/4 large Green Pepper, finely diced 2 cloves of Garlic, minced 1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste 2 cups Chicken Stock 1/2 cup Tomato Sauce Black Pepper & Salt, to taste 2 Tablespoons Capers, drained and rinsed 2 Tablespoons of Italian Parsley Juice from 1/2 a Lemon In

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Last night I was in the mood for a sweet moist cornbread. My usual cornbread is the rather dry and not too sweet version on the back of the Quaker Yellow Cornmeal box. That version works well for breakfast with syrup, but isn't great for a side of chili. I threw a pot of chicken chili on the stove to simmer and started searching the internet for a recipe. The recipe I

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Who doesn't hate dieting? I find it impossible. And I greatly regret having to talk about it on a food blog! So, let's focus on the positive, I do love veggies.  Let's hope today's veggie wrap gets the numbers on the scale going in the right direction!!! FriendlyFork Veggie Wrap Recipe 1 large Tortilla (I use spinach tortillas) 1 Tablespoon Hummus 2 slices Tomato, sliced and

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Last night's picadillo got rave reviews from the family.  Here's the recipe: FriendlyFork Cuban Picadillo Recipe 1 1/2 lb. Ground Round Beef 1/4 medium Sweet Onion, diced 1/4 Green Bell Pepper, diced 2 cloves Garlic, minced 2 teaspoons Ground Cumin 1/2 teaspoon Oregano 1 Bay Leaf 1/2 cup Tomato Sauce 1 Tablespoon Cider Vinegar 1 pinch Sugar Water, beer, or beef stock 1-2 Tablespoons

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Look for my restaurant ratings and wishlist on http://www.urbanspoon.com/u/profile/692298/ppalm.html.I will put more detailed reviews on this blog.Thanks for reading!

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Lemongrass is a favorite among many people I know, which explains why they now have four locations from Fort Lauderdale to Boynton Beach. Lemongrass's real appeal is not the food nor the setting, it is the menu. The lunch menu is diverse and well priced. Their dinner menu is inspired, innovative, and exciting. Where else can you get the Lobster Monster sushi roll, topped with double lobster tails

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Houston's food never disappoints. After close to a hundred meals there, I can attest that Houston's serves consistently good food. And, their service is remarkable. It is the standard by which I measure other restaurants. Consistently good food. Consistently good service. Consistently comfortable atmosphere. And today's lunch was no exception.My grilled mahi-mahi sandwich was

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I am coming down with a cold and feeling antisocial today. Ah ha! An opportunity to blog about P.F. Chang's wonton soup! P.F. Chang's is the one place everyone seems to like. I usually go with large groups and share dishes - my favorite way to dine. I am usually so thrilled at the prospect of eating the Orange Peel Shrimp with the perfect Brown Rice, that I have trouble looking at anything else.

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We loved the weather but unfortunately not the food. The bread was barely edible & the dishes were way too salty. My veal was extemely tender & tasty but also on the salty side. The soup was just "a bowl of beans". Very dissapointing & very exepensive. We will defintely be trying the restaurant next door "Opus 5" in the very near future. I love fine dining & I am very

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We visited Cucina D'Angelo (http://cucinadangelo.com/) today for lunch. The weather was perfect for a delicious italian lunch and our table overlooked a fountain and peaceful courtyard. The menu was fantastic and the server was pleasant. The day seemed ideal for trying this highly-rated restaurant.We were drooling for bread as we walked past Opus 5's bread basket and were quite disappointed when

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