Monthly Archives: December 2009

We’re Moving….

Posted on December 31, 2009 by Evan Halperin

I was doing a bit of research to gets tips on improving my photos of my dishes and food.  In doing so, I came across a very helpful blog called the Food Blog Alliance.  Part of that site included other … finish reading We’re Moving….

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Asian Pork Chops (tofu) with Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potato Mousseline

Posted on December 30, 2009 by Evan Halperin

Yesterday when I went grocery shopping, I bought some pork chops, which I have only cooked once before. They were good the previous time, but this time I wanted to use a simple asian marinade for them, along with the … finish reading Asian Pork Chops (tofu) with Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potato Mousseline

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Whole Wheat Pasta with pine nuts and walnuts

Posted on December 29, 2009 by Evan Halperin

During my daily scanning of my google reader feeds, I go through a lot of food sites including Serious Eats. Today, I made the wrong choice of looking at recipes and other food related materials before lunch. I came across … finish reading Whole Wheat Pasta with pine nuts and walnuts

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Cooking my way through a Peruvian cookbook

Posted on December 28, 2009 by Evan Halperin

While on the train to Machu Picchu last Thursday, we were offered the ability to purchase various books on Peru, Machu Picchu, as well as a Peruvian cookbook.  My fiancee’s parents were kind enough to purchase the book for me … finish reading Cooking my way through a Peruvian cookbook

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Peru ~ The Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu

Posted on December 27, 2009 by Evan Halperin

Yet another installment with little to nothing to do with food or cooking. I figured I could make another exception for my trip to the Sacred Valley, about 70 km from Cusco, Peru. And then a train ride to Machu … finish reading Peru ~ The Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu

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Food around Lima — the Guinea Pig and the Paiche

Posted on December 22, 2009 by Evan Halperin

I have mentioned Anthony Bourdain´s show, No Reservations, several times on here, mainly because he is my travel and culinary hero.  In an early episode of the show, Bourdain travels to Peru, and as always gets to really sample what … finish reading Food around Lima — the Guinea Pig and the Paiche

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Lima, Peru ~ day 1

Posted on December 19, 2009 by Evan Halperin

I suppose this entry (and I guess my last entry) and some of my upcoming entries don´t really fit completely with the theme of the blog.  I´m not offering any recipes, food ideas, and possibly no talk of food at … finish reading Lima, Peru ~ day 1

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