Sybaritic Diversions

12 May 2009

The Indian Quick-Fix

Filed under: A Whole Lotta Spice!, Restaurant Hopping, The Flavors of Asia — Midge @ 6:04 am
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Vegetable Samosas

Ever have one of those days when you’re craving for Indian food but don’t want to have to go through the hassle of choosing through a long litany of curries, masalas, biryanis, and whatnot?  When that particular craving hits, grab a couple samosas.

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2 December 2008

Christmas Baking (Part One of Three): Gingerbread

Gingerbread is one of those things that people either love or hate.  Its fans say that it’s the whimsical shapes and the sweet spiciness keep them coming back for more, but its detractors claim not to see the whole point of it.  It was one of the first things I ever learned how to bake and baking gingerbread has become something of a tradition at our house whenever December rolls around.

28 March 2007

Neoguri Soup for the Soul

Neoguri Noodle Soups

Whenever I’m down with a bad case of the blues or a serious head cold, I can always rely on soup to make me feel better.  Specifically, instant noodle soup: faux ramen and wanna-be lomi.  However, if I really need some cheering or clearing up, I tend to bring in the really big guns: those noodle packs from China, Japan, and Korea that make enough for one huge bowl.

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