Monthly Archives: February 2011

The Neighborhood Table: The Menu

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

I did my shopping this morning at the farmers’ market downtown and bought as much as I could from there before heading to Central Market tonight for the rest. I found my balsamic vinegar at Texas Olive Ranch and I’ll … Continue reading →

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The Neighborhood Table: an introduction

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

It’s finally happening. I’ve been dreaming of a supper club for some years now. When I was in undergrad my mother and sister (and me when I was in town) were in “girl food”. It was amazing. It was a … Continue reading →

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Sweet Potato Goodness

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

Rule #1: Always attempt to bring something homemade to a potluck. Rule #2: Sweet potatoes always sound appealing. Rule #3: If a friend gives you produce from her garden, you can never allow it to go bad. When nothing else … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

In my quest for a good gluten free cupcake, I came upon many obstacles. Again I tried simply substituting GF flour for the real thing. Fail. I tried ones with chick pea flour that I did NOT like, and almond … Continue reading →

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Hello Kale. I Love You.

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

Kale. Hated it until I was in my mid-20’s. Then I ate it when it only if I had to when it was made for me. Then one day, I couldn’t get enough of it. I still can’t get enough … Continue reading →

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And Chicken Soup Part III: Not really soup

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

This is still part of the chicken soup series because it came about FROM the leftover stock. However, it is not actually a soup. While I can eat soup twice a day for weeks on end, I have been told … Continue reading →

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Pasha Bean and the Berry Jar

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

Today I am working from home so that I can keep an eye on the beast (aka my dog Pasha Bean). She has chewed her way out of every cone, life preserver, crate, leash, collar, everything that is supposed to … Continue reading →

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Chicken Soup in 3 Ways Part II: Caldo de Pollo

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

Yes, caldo de pollo is chicken soup. However, the first day we had it old school Jewish grandmother way and today we have it old school Mexican grandmother way. And I love it. Technically, you’d start the broth in the … Continue reading →

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Sweet Cherry Pie

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

I stop the chicken soup in 3 days to bring you this sweet break: So… my good friend Tom is celebrating a birthday today and all week I’ve been thinking about what kind of pie to make. I decided to … Continue reading →

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Chicken Soup 3 Ways: Part I

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

The next 3 posts will all start with this first basic broth/stock. Each day will build on the last. This is one of my favorite things to do. I shop once and cook once (season more than once) and I … Continue reading →

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