tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11207083101611132282024-03-14T02:06:03.353-07:00Recipes for the Good LifeThis blog is about more than just recipes. It's our formula for creating a rich life with local, in-season ingredients and friends. Our narrative includes descriptions of family-style dinners as well as the backstory on how magic regularly happens (hint: there's lots of trial and error).Eden Hensley Silversteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694056096336019643noreply@blogger.comBlogger202125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1120708310161113228.post-23918038179422067772012-05-21T17:25:00.002-07:002012-05-21T18:16:12.613-07:00Now on "The Road to the Good Life"<div style="text-align: left;">We've moved! The blog's moved in with a few others over at <a href="http://www.theroadtothegoodlife.com/" onClick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links - Within Post, Caption', 'theroadtothegoodlife.com');return false;">The Road to the Good Life</a>, and cubes and I have traded in our cozy Edwardian apartment for one on the other side of the Mission.<br> </div>
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<div style="text-align: left;">After the boxes get unpacked, look for your favorite columns -- bi-monthly Blast from the Past, Dining Out, monthly Family Style, bi-monthly Font Friday, bi-monthly Friday Funnies, monthly Guestbook Recipe, weekly Ingredients, bi-monthly Pantry Challenge, monthly Recipe Rewind, monthly Retro Kitchen, and weekly What I Crave -- to resume over at <a href="http://www.theroadtothegoodlife.com/" onClick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links - Within Post, Caption', 'theroadtothegoodlife.com');return false;">The Road to the Good Life</a>.<br> </div>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Credits:</b> All images taken by Eden Hensley Silverstein for The Road to the Good Life.</span></i>Eden Hensley Silversteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13833763676095062097noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1120708310161113228.post-70088755906505424132011-11-23T06:00:00.000-08:002011-11-23T06:53:16.475-08:00What I Crave: Pot Stickers<p>I've always loved Gyoza or pot stickers - especially the salty spicy sour dipping sauce. Now that I'm pregnant, this craving is on overdrive. I could eat pot stickers every day for almost every meal. However, not every pot sticker is worth eating. Here are two of my picks and one pan from around the Bay Area.</p>
<p>For me the ideal pot sticker has:</p>
<ul><li>An ever so slightly crisp dough</li>
<li>Thin dough</li>
<li>Flavorful filling</li></ul>
<p>When I bite into a pot sticker, I want the perfect balance of dough to filling. Pot stickers that leave me wanting, and often are left untouched past the first bite, have:</p>
<ul><li>Soggy chewy dough</li>
<li>Thick dough</li>
<li>Bland filling</li></ul>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Favorite in the City: Pot stickers from <a href="http://www.alicesrestaurantsf.com/Welcome.html" target="_blank" onClick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links - Within Post', 'alicesrestaurantsf.com/Welcome.html');return false;">Alice's</a> at 1599 Sanchez St in San Francisco, CA </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Reliable Standby: Pot stickers from <a href="http://www.redjadesf.com/" target="_blank" onClick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links - Within Post', 'edjadesf.com');return false;">Red Jade</a> at 245 Church St in San Francisco, CA </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Not Worth the Calories: Pot stickers from <a href="hhttp://www.sunmei.net/" target="_blank" onClick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links - Within Post', 'sunmei.net');return false;">Sun Mei</a> in Walnut Creek, CA </td></tr>
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<p>I also like consistency. I'm not sure what's going on at Sun Mei, they used to be my go to Chinese restaurant for lunch, but the last two times their pot stickers have been less than tasty. Doughy, a little oily, and bland.</p>
<p align="center"><b><i>Where are your favorite spots to get Pot Stickers?</i></b></p>
<div style="text-align: left;">Bon Apetit!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #29303b; font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 19px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 24px;"><i>Eden</i></span></div><div> </div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Credits:</b> All images taken by Eden Hensley Silverstein for Recipes for the Good Life.</span></i>Eden Hensley Silversteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13833763676095062097noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1120708310161113228.post-80652407685940101852011-11-22T06:00:00.000-08:002011-11-22T06:53:54.350-08:00Etsy Tuesday: Retro Toys<p>There's something about the smell and the feel of wood and metal toys. Toys that don't come with elaborate back stories; ones that are ripe for a child's imagination to take flight. Toys that aren't labeled "For Boys" or "For Girls." As we work on Gates' nursery, I find myself thinking about the things I grew up with: Fisher Price, Playskool, Lincoln Logs, Tonka, and TupperToys.</p>
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<b>The Finds (from left to right):</b> Tonka Fire Truck <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/82007917/vintage-50s-tonka-red-fire-truck-with" target="_blank" onClick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links - Within Post', 'etsy.com/listing/82007917/vintage-50s-tonka-red-fire-truck-with');return false;">$17.99</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheVintageRoad2Retro" target="_blank" onClick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links - Within Post', 'etsy.com/shop/TheVintageRoad2Retro');return false;">The Vintage Road 2 Retro</a>; Tuppertoys <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/86423773/vintage-tuppertoy-tupperware-zoo-it" target="_blank" onClick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links - Within Post', 'etsy.com/listing/86423773/vintage-tuppertoy-tupperware-zoo-it');return false;">$10</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/RetroClassics" target="_blank" onClick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links - Within Post', 'etsy.com/shop/RetroClassics');return false;">RetroClassics</a>; Lincoln Logs: Explorer Set <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/84145415/lot-106-lincoln-logs-1974-explorer-set" target="_blank" onClick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links - Within Post', 'www.etsy.com/listing/84145415/lot-106-lincoln-logs-1974-explorer-set');return false;">$39.95</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/WestwardGifts" target="_blank" onClick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links - Within Post', 'etsy.com/shop/WestwardGifts');return false;">Westward Gifts</a>; Fisher Price A-Frame <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/85243076/fisher-price-a-frame-house-with-box" target="_blank" onClick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links - Within Post', 'etsy.com/listing/85243076/fisher-price-a-frame-house-with-box');return false;">$140</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/toysofthepast" target="_blank" onClick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links - Within Post', 'etsy.com/shop/toysofthepast');return false;">Toys of the Past</a>.</td></tr>
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<p align="center"><b><i>What are your favorite childhood toys?</i></b></p>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Credits:</b> Collage created by Eden Hensley Silverstein for Recipes for the Good Life. All product images taken by their respective Etsy sellers: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/RetroClassics" target="_blank" onClick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links - Within Post', 'etsy.com/shop/RetroClassics');return false;">RetroClassics</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheVintageRoad2Retro" target="_blank" onClick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links - Within Post', 'etsy.com/shop/TheVintageRoad2Retro');return false;">The Vintage Road 2 Retro</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/toysofthepast" target="_blank" onClick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links - Within Post', 'etsy.com/shop/toysofthepast');return false;">Toys of the Past</a>, and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/WestwardGifts" target="_blank" onClick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links - Within Post', 'etsy.com/shop/WestwardGifts');return false;">Westward Gifts</a>.</span></i>Eden Hensley Silversteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13833763676095062097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1120708310161113228.post-34637430507945579672011-11-21T06:00:00.000-08:002011-11-21T06:27:57.310-08:00Ingredients: An Unlikely Place for A Sweetner<p>One of my favorite foods right now is Gyoza or Pot Stickers. I especially love the dipping sauce - a blend of 2/3 part Rice Vinegar and Soy Sauce with 1/3 part Chili Oil. Recently, I was surprised to find out the packets included with our Chinese delivery contained another ingredient.</p>
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<p>I typically make our dipping sauce, except when I've run out of an ingredient and then use the provided packets. As I was tossing out the packets, I noticed Molasses as one of the ingredients. Boy was I surprised! I can't believe I never thought to check the ingredients before. The next time I order Pot Stickers at a restaurant and a dipping sauce is provided, you can bet I'm going to ask what's in their sauce.</p>
<p align="center"><b><i>Have you found sweeteners in odd places?</i></b></p>
<p>I've got a lot planned for this short Holiday week. Tuesday is all about toys, specifically those I grew up with and want to share with Gates. Wednesday, I reveal some of my best and worst experiences with Pot Stickers in the Bay Area. Thursday, I'll be back in the kitchen, bringing stuffing to our friends' Thanksgiving potluck, so you'll be treated to a recipe! Shocking, I know. And on Friday I'll share a couple more illustrations from The New Wolf in Chef's Clothing along with tips on entertaining.</p>
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Unfortunately I've been too tired lately to cook; the most I do in the kitchen at the moment is reheat things or brew a cup of tea. While we haven't tried any of the recipes in Eat Good Food yet, we've learned a few things about storing food. First, I learned my mom was right: if you're not going to be able to eat a loaf of bread in a couple of days, the best way to store it is in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. Second, we learned that tomatoes are best kept at room temperature and not in the refrigerator.<br />
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I've always believed that we eat with all of our senses. If a dish is not appealing to my eyes, I have a very hard time even trying a bite. Even when I'm dining alone, I still plate my food artistically. <br />
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I remember the first time I saw Wayne Theibaud's work at the De Young Museum in San Francisco. I became obsessed with recreating my favorite foods using the limited color palette of my Crayola Broad Line Markers. I had paper cutouts of all my favorite <a href="http://www.farrellsusa.com/" target="_blank">Farrell's</a> desserts from an ice cream sundae to a rootbeer float.<br />
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Eat Love takes food from nutrition to art, providing inspiration for food-themed gatherings where guests are presented with edible art. The other two books on my nightstand, Food Styling for Photographers and Plate to Pixel, offer practical advice on how to capture the impermanence of edible art and excite the rest of the senses. I can't wait to try out some ideas I've come up with after just skimming these books.<br />
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As I dive further into these books, I'll share a few of my favorite tips, illustrations, and recipes.<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">Bon Apetit!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #29303b; font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 19px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 24px;"><i>Eden</i></span></div><div> </div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Credits:</b> All images taken by Eden Hensley Silverstein for Recipes for the Good Life.</span></i>Eden Hensley Silversteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13833763676095062097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1120708310161113228.post-66398037522670725152011-11-17T06:00:00.001-08:002011-11-17T06:43:18.839-08:00What I Crave: Steven Smith No. 45 Peppermint LeavesI'm a diehard coffee fan. So, it's pretty surprising that I could fall in love with an herbal tea. Well, I did. I fell head over heels in love with Steven Smith No. 45 from Portland, OR. And, the delivery of this tea may have been my most demanding pregnancy wish.<br />
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You're probably wondering how a San Francisco resident discovered a Portland tea. If you're thinking I discovered it on a visit to Portland, you'd be wrong. It came tucked into my orders from GemKitty. (If you didn't follow my wedding blog, I <a href="http://cubesedenwedding.blogspot.com/2010/01/diy-custom-jewels-for-your-girls.html" target="_blank">purchased</a> all of the <a href="http://cubesedenwedding.blogspot.com/2010/10/sneak-peek-necklaces-for-maids.html">maids'</a> jewelry, as well as mine, from this Portland, OR-based studio. Arrs, the sorceress behind GemKitty, is also my sister-in-law.) Arrs personally writes a note with each order. At the time I ordered my wedding jewelry, she included a packet or two of the tea she was drinking in her studio. (She now includes 100% organic, all natural lollipops with each order.)<br />
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When I got pregnant and was trying to avoid all caffeine, I turned to the tea Arrs had sent me. And, I got hooked on Steven Smith No. 45. If you want to be transported from the every day, I highly recommend brewing a cup of No. 45.<br />
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cubes and I talk pretty regularly to Arrs and Todd (her husband). On our last call, I asked if they could send some of the Peppermint Leaves our way. Little did I know this was not going to be a wish that was easily fulfilled. You can't just pop down to the corner tea shop or grocery and pick up No. 45. Arrs had to take a special trip to the tea factory itself to find the tea. I now have 30 magical escapes awaiting me (fewer if I decide to share - I may just call the pregnancy card into play here and keep it all).<br />
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Huge thank yous to Arrs of <a href="http://www.gemkitty.com/" target="_blank">GemKitty</a> for finding a stash of this tea and Todd of <a href="http://vizify.com/" target="_blank">Vizify</a> for hand delivering it!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>What's your favorite tea? How did you discover it?</i></b></div><br />
Bon Apetit!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #29303b; font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 19px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 24px;"><i>Eden</i></span></div><br />
P.S. I know two "<a href="http://recipesforthegoodlife.blogspot.com/search/label/cravings">What I Crave</a>" posts in one week! I'll be sharing the backlog of food books that are occupying my bedside nightstand after dinner tonight. I got so sidetracked by my tea that I just had to share. I hope you don't mind.<br />
<div> </div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Credits:</b> All images taken by Eden Hensley Silverstein for Recipes for the Good Life.</span></i>Eden Hensley Silversteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13833763676095062097noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1120708310161113228.post-10648692503843574932011-11-16T06:00:00.001-08:002011-11-16T06:00:20.342-08:00What I Crave: BreakfastMy pregnancy has come with many surprises. My temporary ability to eat dairy was one of the pleasant surprises; an ability I've been taking full advantage of. After years of being relegated to only eating eggs, I've been splurging and discovering the best places to do breakfast.<br />
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Growing up my parents would have family breakfasts on the weekends. This meant Pancakes on Saturday (courtesy of my dad) and Waffles on Sunday (courtesy of my mom). Not many places in San Francisco can make a dairy-free pancake or waffle that doesn't weigh a ton. As I have many years of pent up cravings for amazing breakfasts, specifically light and fluffy pancakes and crisp airy waffles that's what I've been indulging in.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Two Eggs, Two Pancakes with a side of Hashbrowns at <a href="http://dl.dropbox.com/u/45199169/porkstorecafe/Pork_Store/porkstorecafe.html" target="_blank">The Pork Store Cafe</a> in San Francisco</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Belgium Waffles at Hilton Times Square in New York</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>What's your favorite breakfast food? Where's your favorite breakfast spot?</i></b></div><br />
<div style="text-align: left;">Bon Apetit!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #29303b; font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 19px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 24px;"><i>Eden</i></span></div><div> </div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Credits:</b> All images taken by Eden Hensley Silverstein for Recipes for the Good Life.</span></i>Eden Hensley Silversteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13833763676095062097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1120708310161113228.post-71955630878443982362011-11-14T06:00:00.000-08:002011-11-14T06:10:30.866-08:00Weekly Wrap: We're PregnantIn case you missed our news on Wednesday, neatly buried in a post about <a href="http://recipesforthegoodlife.blogspot.com/2011/11/what-do-balsamic-vinegar-dijon-mustard.html">a dipping sauce</a>, cubes and I are expecting a baby girl this coming March.<br />
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Since finding out we're pregnant and having a healthy baby, we've begun making baby-related purchases. Our first purchase showcases food, it's a counting book featuring Wayne Thiebaud's art.<br />
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Our second purchase is more practical: a couple of onesies.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>What were the first things you got for your baby?</i></b></div><br />
This week on the blog, I'll be sharing our Labor Day roadtrip, what I'm craving, a White Truffle dinner at Farina, my recent food book purchases, and some retro funnies.<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">Bon Apetit!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #29303b; font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 19px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 24px;"><i>Eden</i></span></div><br />
P.S. If you'd like to see some images of Gates, head over to my other blog, <a href="http://atimelessaffairevents.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">A Timeless Affair</a>, today.<br />
<div> </div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Credits:</b> All images taken by Eden Hensley Silverstein for Recipes for the Good Life.</span></i>Eden Hensley Silversteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13833763676095062097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1120708310161113228.post-26767203119603503592011-11-10T19:15:00.000-08:002011-11-12T07:55:14.901-08:00Ingredients: What Do Balsamic Vinegar, Dijon Mustard, & Maple Syrup Have in Common?These ingredients - <a href="http://www.bistroblends.com/vmchk/gourmet-balsamic-vinegars/heirloom-balsamic-vinegar/vmj_naru.tpl.html" target="_blank">Bistro Blends Heirloom Balsamic Vinegar</a>, <a href="http://www.maille.co.uk/pages/product.aspx?pid=1003" target="_blank">Maille Dijon Originale</a>, and <a href="http://pursuitist.com/epicurean/tuthilltown-bourbon-barrel-matured-maple-syrup/" target="_blank">Noble Handcrafted Tuthilltown Bourbon Barrel Matured Maple Syrup</a> - make up the most unlikely french fry dipping sauce I've tried while pregnant. I concocted it to satisfy a craving I was having for Rebel's Carolina Mustard sauce which unfortunately was off limits in my first trimester (cayenne).<br />
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Yep you read that right; cubes and I are expecting a baby girl this coming March.<br />
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<b>Sweet Dijon Mustard French Fry Dipping Sauce (created August 6, 2011, 4:36pm)</b><br />
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<ul><li>Take 1 tablespoon Heirloom Balsamic Vinegar, 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard, and 1/2 teaspoon Maple Syrup; blend thoroughly.</li>
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<div style="text-align: left;">Over the next eighteen weeks, I'll be revealing my favorite pregnancy foods, catching you up on my recent food book purchases, and sharing the transformation of cubes' office (also known as the storage closet) into a nursery.<br />
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If you've been wondering why this blog went silent, now you know. I can't keep a secret and I was afraid I'd accidentally let our news slip if I continued writing. Sorry for keeping everyone in suspense. I promise it won't happen again.<br />
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Bon Apetit!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #29303b; font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 19px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 24px;"><i>Eden</i></span></div><div> </div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Credits:</b> All images taken by Eden Hensley Silverstein for Recipes for the Good Life.</span></i>Eden Hensley Silversteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13833763676095062097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1120708310161113228.post-81709439591398196672011-07-26T07:01:00.000-07:002011-07-26T12:11:01.490-07:00Peaches and Tango: Sneak PeekDo you watch Top Chef? I do, it's one of my guilty pleasures. This past Saturday, one of my favorite chefs, Richard Blais, winner of Top Chef AllStars, came to the Bay Area to raise money for <a href="http://www.chezpanissefoundation.org/" target="_blank">The Chez Panisse Foundation</a>.<br />
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I had the opportunity to not just meet Richard Blais, but to also sample his food! cubes and I enjoyed three passed appetizers and then a plated three-course dinner, followed by a meet and greet with ice cream and coffee.<br />
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Tomorrow I'll share photos of the event, from the tables lined with peaches, fig leaves, and olives to the food itself.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Which foodie would you like to meet and have cook for you?</i></b></div><br />
<div style="text-align: left;">Bon Apetit!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #29303b; font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 19px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 24px;"><i>Eden</i></span></div><div> </div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Credits:</b> Photo of Richard Blais and me taken by Daniel Silverstein for Recipes for the Good Life. Other photo taken by Eden Hensley Silverstein for Recipes for the Good Life.</span></i>Eden Hensley Silversteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13833763676095062097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1120708310161113228.post-45610427584936024102011-07-20T05:05:00.000-07:002011-07-20T05:05:00.069-07:00Wedding Wednesday: A Light Refreshing Alcoholic BeverageIn our crowd the beverage of choice to share at a wedding on a sunny afternoon seems to be a Pimm's cup. "<i>What the Mojito is to Cuba and the mint julep is to America, the Pimm's Cup is to England—a refreshing, seasonal sipper that's both a symbol of national pride and an international infatuation</i> (Source: <a href="http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/2010/04/the_pimms_cup" target="_blank">Bon Appetit</a>)." Andy shared this drink with guests at <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aedenhensley/sets/72157627054839468/with/5874908128/">Krissia and David's wedding</a> in June, and Steve23 shared this drink with guests at Julia and Simon's vow renewal ceremony this past weekend (his Pimm's cup assembly line is featured on <a href="http://atimelessaffairevents.blogspot.com/">A Timeless Affair Events</a> today).<br />
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There are a few twists on the basic recipe which was created by James Pimm in the 1840s:<br />
<ul><li><a href="http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/2010/04/the_pimms_cup" target="_blank">Pimm's Cup recipe</a> from Brooke Arthur, bar manager of Range</li>
<li>The Craftsmann's <a href="http://heavytable.com/the-craftsmans-pimms-cup-recipe-drink-to-more-change/" target="_blank">Pimm's cup recipe</a></li>
<li>Traditional Wimbledon <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5541978" target="_blank">Pimm's cup recipe</a></li>
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For a picnic, plan ahead for the perfect Pimm's cup. You'll want to have all of your limes cut into wedges, your strawberries and cucumbers sliced, and your lemons juiced. If making fresh, organize an assembly line.<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aedenhensley/5874906548/" title="IMG_0166 by Eden Hensley Silverstein, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_0166" height="212" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5075/5874906548_fdfc6d768f.jpg" width="320" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aedenhensley/5874908128/" title="IMG_0168 by Eden Hensley Silverstein, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_0168" height="213" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3193/5874908128_e5707c44e8.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
Have someone muddle the strawberries and cucumber.<br />
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Measure the lemon juice and add to the muddled fruit.<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aedenhensley/5874351771/" title="IMG_0170 by Eden Hensley Silverstein, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_0170" height="213" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5224/5874351771_27ed8f249a.jpg" width="320" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aedenhensley/5874353333/" title="IMG_0171 by Eden Hensley Silverstein, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_0171" height="213" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5079/5874353333_66df52804e.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Add your Ginger Ale and Pimm's No. 1 and you're done!<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">Bon Apetit!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #29303b; font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 19px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 24px;"><i>Eden</i></span></div><div> </div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Credits:</b> All images taken by Eden Hensley Silverstein for Recipes for the Good Life.</span></i>Eden Hensley Silversteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13833763676095062097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1120708310161113228.post-12701088634110175312011-07-19T05:05:00.000-07:002011-07-19T06:34:03.099-07:00Etsy Tuesday: Life According to 1950s IllustrationsIf you've ever flipped through a cookbook from the 1950s you'd see that illustrations fill the pages, unlike photographs which are so common in today's cookbooks. (In last week's <a href="http://recipesforthegoodlife.blogspot.com/2011/07/retro-kitchen-designing-your-retro.html">Retro Kitchen post</a>, I paged through some of my cookbooks for you, highlighting elements characteristic of 1950 cookbooks.) Do you ever wonder what the images say about life in the 1950s? Here's one comical take.<br />
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Men were most comfortable in the wild and did all their cooking outdoors. When the kitchen moved inside, the men ceded duties to the women. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>The Finds:</b> <i>Big Boy Barbecue Book</i>, 14th Printing, c.1967 (originally published 1956-1957), <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/69732807/vintage-cook-book-big-boy-barbecue-book" target="_blank">$11</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Savanteer?ref=seller_info" target="_blank">The Savanteer</a>; <i>Your Admiral Electric Range Guide Book</i>, c.1950s, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/70912917/1950s-admiral-electric-range-guide-book" target="_blank">$5</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ArchipelagoVintage?ref=seller_info" target="_blank">Archipelago Vintage</a>.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Women were finally free to venture out from the kitchen! Their savior? No, not men, their new electric range.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>The Finds:</b> <i>Big Boy Barbecue Book</i>, c.1960 (originally published 1956-1957), <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/61732518/big-boy-barbecue-cookbook-1960" target="_blank">$4.95</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TexasSkye?ref=seller_info" target="_blank">Texas Skye</a>; <i>Outdoor Cookery</i>, Lily Haxworth Wallace, c.1952, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/69773885/outdoor-cookery-by-lily-haxworth-wallace" target="_blank">$4</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/backstashandbygones?ref=seller_info" target="_blank">Backstash and Bygones</a>.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Where women tended to cook alone, as men cooked so seldom, women and children sat enthralled or cheered wildly when men manned the grill.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>The Finds: </b><i>Sour Cream: The Gourmet Touch to Everyday Cooking</i>, c.1950s, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/48305073/1950s-cooking-booklet-sour-cream-the" target="_blank">$6</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ArchipelagoVintage?ref=seller_info" target="_blank">Archipelago Vintage</a>; <i>Make it with Margarine for Good Cooking</i>, c.1950, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/67297167/1950s-make-it-with-margarine-name-brand" target="_blank">$8.50</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/CookbookMaven?ref=seller_info" target="_blank">The Cookbook Maven</a>.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>While Samantha wouldn't be on television for another decade, in the 1950s, witches abounded in the kitchen. With just a touch, everyday ingredients became enchanted and no more late or burnt dinners arrived at the family table.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><b>The Finds:</b> <i>Elsie's Cook Book</i>, Elsie the Cow with aid of Harry Botsford, c.1952, from $1.95, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Elsies-cook-book-recipes-variety/dp/B0007E52MA" target="_blank">Amazon</a>.</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>Women were their happiest when their men joined them in the kitchen. The reverse, though, could not be said for the men.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><b>The Finds:</b> <i>Wolf in Chef's Clothing: The Picture Cook and Drink Book for Men</i>, Robert H. Loeb, Jr., Illustrated by Jim Newhall, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/69140063/50s-cookbook-for-him" target="_blank">$15</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sagegoods?ref=seller_info" target="_blank">Sage Goods</a>.</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>In the unfortunate event that men were left to their own devices - without even the aid of a child - simple pictorial instructions with one to three words saved them from starving.<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">Bon Apetit!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #29303b; font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 19px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 24px;"><i>Eden</i></span></div><div> </div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Credits:</b> All collages created by Eden Hensley Silverstein for Recipes for the Good Life. All product photos taken by <a href="http://www.amazon.com/" target="_blank">Amazon</a> or their respective Etsy sellers: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ArchipelagoVintage?ref=seller_info" target="_blank">Archipelago Vintage</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/backstashandbygones?ref=seller_info" target="_blank">Backstash and Bygones</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sagegoods?ref=seller_info" target="_blank">Sage Goods</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TexasSkye?ref=seller_info" target="_blank">Texas Skye</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/CookbookMaven?ref=seller_info" target="_blank">The Cookbook Maven</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Savanteer?ref=seller_info" target="_blank">The Savanteer</a>.</span></i>Eden Hensley Silversteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13833763676095062097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1120708310161113228.post-47453227671439365932011-07-16T16:25:00.000-07:002011-07-16T16:25:02.329-07:00Retro Kitchen: Designing Your Retro Cookbook, Part 1Creating your own cookbook for family and friends? Want it to appear as if it's a family heirloom? That's what we were aiming for with our wedding favors (yes we didn't finish them in time for the wedding itself and we're going to be scrambling to finish in time for our 1st anniversary). Here are some tips for what you need to do, from font selection, to color choice, to section dividers, to necessary content.<br />
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First, your typeface. Many cookbooks will feature at least two typefaces - one san serif and one cursive - on their cover.<br />
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For the text itself, Times Roman features prominently.<br />
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Second, color. If your cookbook favors a particular country's cuisine, you may want to incorporate colors from that country's flag.<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aedenhensley/5943762744/" title="Italian Cook Books by Eden Hensley Silverstein, on Flickr"><img alt="Italian Cook Books" height="300" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6008/5943762744_1798e51d40.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
Remember that full color is more expensive than black and white or spot color. Unlike today's cookbooks which feature page upon page of full color photographs, many yesteryear cookbooks restrict color to the covers. For example, the two Italian cookbooks in the third photograph above, c.1977 and c.1964 from top to bottom, have no color within their pages.<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aedenhensley/5943999159/" title="Italian Cookbooks by Eden Hensley Silverstein, on Flickr"><img alt="Italian Cookbooks" height="300" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6010/5943999159_bedeb538df.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Both their dust jackets, as well as their clothbound covers, feature color.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aedenhensley/5943726492/" title="French Cookbooks by Eden Hensley Silverstein, on Flickr"><img alt="French Cookbooks" height="300" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6147/5943726492_f91fc42736.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>The softcover, <i>The French Cookbook</i>, c.1965, features a full color illustrated cover and then employs spot colors pulled from the cover throughout its pages. <br />
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Third, illustrations. While reference cookbooks, for example, <i>The Talisman Italian Cook Book,</i> may not include any graphics - line drawings or photographs - most are illustrated. All promotional cookbooks, such as the two in the first photograph, have either illustrations or photographs. The softcover, <i>The French Cookbook</i>, has both illustrations and photographs.<br />
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Illustrations can either be black and white or color. To see more examples, check out <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aedenhensley/sets/72157627042160085/with/5943762744/" target="_blank">Flickr</a>.<br />
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Fourth, glossary and index. Most cookbooks over 50 pages have both a glossary as well as an index.<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aedenhensley/5944696182/" title="Glossary and Index by Eden Hensley Silverstein, on Flickr"><img alt="Glossary and Index" height="300" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6123/5944696182_973af0b5c9.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
In the next Designing Your Retro Cookbook, I'll cover the recipes themselves. Good luck with designing your retro cookbook!<br />
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Bon Apetit!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #29303b; font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 19px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 24px;"><i>Eden</i></span></div><div> </div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Credits:</b> All images taken by Eden Hensley Silverstein for Recipes for the Good Life.</span></i>Eden Hensley Silversteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13833763676095062097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1120708310161113228.post-77001118320001412542011-07-15T07:57:00.000-07:002011-07-16T16:31:02.385-07:00It's a Wrap: Cisco Live 11, Part 1<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aedenhensley/5930204637/" title="Eden Friendly Desserts by Eden Hensley Silverstein, on Flickr"><img alt="Eden Friendly Desserts" height="400" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6121/5930204637_38054460ec.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
If you're connected with me on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/edenhensley" target="_blank">Facebook</a> or follow me on <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/edenhensley" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or Instagram (edenhensley), you know I was in Las Vegas for Cisco Live! this week. You'll also know that I've become somewhat addicted to Instagram (as usual, that's a post for another day).<br />
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From attending the last two events, I learned that I needed to bring snacks and desserts that I could eat. The dairy-free options at Cisco Live! are pretty limited. (They actually don't need to be, but that's a post for another day). I had a couple of KIND bars in my bag when I went into Napa Farms Market at Terminal 2.<br />
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This was our fourth event at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center (Interop Las Vegas is also held here), so a change of hotel and behavior was in order. I switched from New York, New York, to The Excalibur. I also walked rather than take the tram (approximately 0.8 miles one way or 1.6 miles round trip). There was lots to see (and be tempted by) between the two venues.<br />
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</div>There were at least four candy stores. I don't know how parents were able to keep their kids out - kids seemed to be running towards the sugary treats every time I turned around.<br />
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This weekend, I'll recap the food I ate in Las Vegas (besides <a href="http://recipesforthegoodlife.blogspot.com/2011/07/on-road-aureole-las-vegas.html">Aureole</a> as I shared that dining experience earlier this week), the food served at Cisco Live (primarily the desserts), and my safari.<br />
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Have a great Friday! Hopefully some sun will shine where you are.<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">Bon Apetit!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #29303b; font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 19px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 24px;"><i>Eden</i></span></div><div> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">P.S. Be sure to check the blog <a href="http://recipesforthegoodlife.blogspot.com/2011/07/retro-kitchen-designing-your-retro.html">tomorrow</a>, there's going to be a combined Retro Kitchen and Bedside Reading post that you won't want to miss! If you love vintage cookbooks, this is your post.</span></div><div> </div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Credits:</b> All images taken by Eden Hensley Silverstein for Recipes for the Good Life.</span></i>Eden Hensley Silversteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13833763676095062097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1120708310161113228.post-35901627674224785132011-07-13T23:27:00.000-07:002011-07-13T23:29:26.944-07:00On the Road: Aureole, Las VegasWhile friends enjoyed the musical stylings of Dr. Toast at Equity and the opening of the last Harry Potter back in SF, I consoled myself at Aureole in Las Vegas.<br />
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I knew I'd be well taken care of from the moment I was greeted by the host. My tread down the steps was slow as I admired the wine cellar, the architecture, and the decor of the restaurant. The floorplan in the early evening is bright and inviting with warm wood tones contrasted with purple linen tablecloths and blue and purple microsuede chairs and fresh yellow roses.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aedenhensley/5935714659/" title="IMG_2355 by Eden Hensley Silverstein, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_2355" height="300" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6012/5935714659_b47370a1a0.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
Now there was never any doubt as to what I'd order - the Charlie Palmer Parallel Tasting Menu, of course. Don't tell cubes that I elected to have the wine pairing as well.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aedenhensley/5936274522/" title="IMG_2357 by Eden Hensley Silverstein, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_2357" height="300" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6026/5936274522_fccc79f47d.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
On the right the Maine Lobster and Green Papaya Salad, Roasted Pineapple, Spicy Coconut Dressing - it paired best with the Reisling. The green papaya was a nice foil - sour - to the sweet pineapple. Of the two parallel dishes, the sweet salty notes of the North Atlantic Fluke Carpaccio and Candied Macadamia Nuts was my favorite. I don't think it worked as well with the wine though. The macadamia nuts were a little too sweet for the Reisling.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aedenhensley/5935723821/" title="IMG_2363 by Eden Hensley Silverstein, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_2363" height="300" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6029/5935723821_07931f02b3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
I died and awoke in heaven when I took the bite of the Pan Roasted Diver Scallop, Braised Short Rib, Carrot Emulsion, and Black Trumpet Mushrooms. Texture, flavor, temperature: all were in perfect harmony. I must learn how to make a carrot purée foam - sweet nothingness. The bitterness of the mescaline was a great foil to the sweetness of the carrot and the richness of the mushrooms.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aedenhensley/5936280706/" title="IMG_2362 by Eden Hensley Silverstein, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_2362" height="400" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6008/5936280706_c33964974b.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />
Sponge cake with Ahi Tuna? Crazy right? But the tastebuds don't lie. The Coriander Crusted Tuna Loin, Carrot-Sesame Sponge Cake with Orange Vinaigrette, works and works phenomenally well. I would have sliced the sponge cake a little thinner, but that's my only quibble with this portion - other than like the Scallop I wanted more!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aedenhensley/5936283700/" title="IMG_2364 by Eden Hensley Silverstein, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_2364" height="300" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6132/5936283700_8fc89b01fd.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
I don't know how when a comparison is so close you pick "the best." In my third course there was no way I could choose one over the other. Both portions of lamb cooked to perfection. The nuttiness / chewiness of the faro with the sweetness / airiness of the cippolini onions. The pistachio with the pepper and eggplant. Both dishes paired beautifully so that didn't point to a "winner." The peppery sweet finish of the terrine dish had it in the lead for a bit. In the end it came down to mouth feel and the sauce, making the lamb my favorite in the third course pairing. I also felt the terrine dish had an unfair advantage with just a touch of gruyere - the challenge after all was to be dairy-free.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aedenhensley/5936288126/" title="IMG_2368 by Eden Hensley Silverstein, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_2368" height="300" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6010/5936288126_bd15684694.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
Until the fourth course I'd never had a sparkling Muscato. I now think all muscato should be sparkling. I'm glad the chef served sorbet and fruit for the fourth course. Had he gone with the tasting menu, I'd have been tempted to eat food that would have left me less than useless on the tradeshow floor tomorrow. The Honeydew Melon sorbet was my favorite - light and refreshing. The mango and passionfruit were well executed but too heavy for my taste.<br />
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My meal and service at Aureole were the perfect end to Day 3 at Cisco Live. As usual, more photos from my dinner are available on <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aedenhensley/tags/aureole/" target="_blank">Flickr</a>.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>How do you treat yourself when you're traveling for business?</i></b></div><br />
As an aside, I think we need to have a @DinnerAllStars outing to Las Vegas - the food's too good to enjoy alone. Who's with me? And how soon after Burning Man can we do it?<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">Bon Apetit!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #29303b; font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 19px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 24px;"><i>Eden</i></span></div><div> </div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Credits:</b> All images taken by Eden Hensley Silverstein for Recipes for the Good Life.</span></i>Eden Hensley Silversteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13833763676095062097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1120708310161113228.post-68160505129357448182011-07-11T06:06:00.000-07:002011-07-11T06:06:00.596-07:00Ingredients: Refined Sugar Free BreadI eat a lot of Sour Batard, Sourdough, and Ciabatta - breads traditionally made without dairy or refined sugar (Alfaro's Sourdough Bread recently began including milk). They're not particularly healthy.<br />
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One of my favorite bakeries is Semifreddi's; the other is Trader Joe's. Last week at Safeway I discovered Alvardo St. Bakery's Sprouted Whole Wheat. According to the label it's Vegan.<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aedenhensley/5914101809/" title="Sprouted Whole Wheat by Eden Hensley Silverstein, on Flickr"><img alt="Sprouted Whole Wheat" height="300" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6022/5914101809_dd7db1166f.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
After a quick check of the ingredients, it appears to be free from refined sugars (dates and raisins are used for sweetening) and dairy.<br />
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The one questionable ingredient is cultured wheat. It's not listed as a <a href="http://www.kidswithfoodallergies.org/resourcespre.php?id=37" target="_blank">hidden ingredient name for milk</a> but that doesn't mean it's safe. Cultured Food for Life includes a discussion of <a href="http://www.culturedfoodlife.com/Sprouted_and_sourdough.html" target="_blank">Sprouted Whole Wheat and Sourdough</a>, but doesn't specifically say whether or not those with milk allergies can eat cultured wheat. Experts 123 state that <a href="http://www.experts123.com/q/what-is-cultured-wheat.html" target="_blank">cultured wheat</a> is fermented without yogurt or animal products. So I guess there's only one way to find out whether it'll agree with my stomach - eat some.<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aedenhensley/5914100725/" title="Ingredients by Eden Hensley Silverstein, on Flickr"><img alt="Ingredients" height="300" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6038/5914100725_e20f2b5c3e.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Where do you go to research new to you ingredients?</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Bon Apetit!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #29303b; font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 19px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 24px;"><i>Eden</i></span></div><div> </div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Credits:</b> All images taken by Eden Hensley Silverstein for Recipes for the Good Life.</span></i>Eden Hensley Silversteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13833763676095062097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1120708310161113228.post-63079128374674839382011-07-08T06:06:00.000-07:002011-07-08T06:06:00.639-07:00On the Road: Thai Culinary Adventures - A Hit and A MissYelp is not a guarantee of a stellar culinary experience. A Yelp score is more a mark of average or above average food.<br />
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Recently we tried Thai food at <a href="http://seathaibistro.com/" target="_blank">Sea Thai Bistro</a> in Santa Rosa (a local chain with <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/sea-thai-bistro-santa-rosa" target="_blank">an average 4-Star Yelp review</a> that was <a href="http://seathaibistro.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Review_Michelin.pdf" target="_blank">2011 Michelin Guide Recommended</a>)<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aedenhensley/5909057590/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Panang Curry with Scallops, Crab, and Shrimp by Eden Hensley Silverstein, on Flickr"><img alt="Panang Curry with Scallops, Crab, and Shrimp" height="300" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6018/5909057590_2f60281490.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>The Hit:</b> Crab, Scallop, and Shrimp Panang Curry with Asparagus, Bell Pepper, and Thai Pepper</td></tr>
</tbody></table>and <a href="http://www.sopathai.net/" target="_blank">Sopa Thai Cuisine</a> in Yuba City (<a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/sopa-thai-cuisine-yuba-city" target="_blank">an average 4-Star Yelp review</a>).<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aedenhensley/5908397947/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Pad Plick King by Eden Hensley Silverstein, on Flickr"><img alt="Pad Plick King" height="300" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5115/5908397947_0edcc7e8ef.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>The Miss:</b> Pad Plick King with Chicken</td></tr>
</tbody></table>More photos from our dining experience at <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aedenhensley/tags/seathaibistro/">Sea Thai Bistro</a> and <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aedenhensley/tags/sopathaicuisine/">Sopa Thai Cuisine</a> can be viewed on Flickr.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>How do you decide which restaurant to try when you're on the road?</i></b></div><br />
<div style="text-align: left;">Bon Apetit!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #29303b; font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 19px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 24px;"><i>Eden</i></span></div><div> </div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Credits:</b> All images taken by Eden Hensley Silverstein for Recipes for the Good Life.</span></i>Eden Hensley Silversteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13833763676095062097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1120708310161113228.post-56682125713554198992011-07-07T21:42:00.000-07:002011-07-08T11:46:29.170-07:00What I Crave: Healthy SnacksI first discovered KIND Fruit and Nut bars at Trader Joe's when I was researching foods that would survive the environment at Burning Man and that also had a low glycemic index. When I'm traveling I find I crave similar pick me ups.<br />
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Last week I discovered Starbucks now offers KIND bars. This excites me, not because I grabbed some when we took a break from driving, but, for next week.<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aedenhensley/5908477121/" title="Healthy Snacks by Eden Hensley Silverstein, on Flickr"><img alt="Healthy Snacks" height="400" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6014/5908477121_69eddfce1d.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />
Next week, I'm returning to Las Vegas for work. Sometimes there aren't a lot of options available to me for snacks. There are however a lot of Starbucks between my hotel and the convention center.<br />
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Just in case the Starbucks counters in Las Vegas don't carry healthy snacks, I purchased a couple of new KIND bars from Safeway.<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aedenhensley/5914034579/" title="Almond & Coconut KIND Fruit & Nut Bar by Eden Hensley Silverstein, on Flickr"><img alt="Almond & Coconut KIND Fruit & Nut Bar" height="300" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6040/5914034579_2db95c203f.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
In addition to being dairy-free and having a low glycemic index, these snacks are gluten free.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>What are your favorite dairy-free, refined-sugar free snacks?</i></b></div><br />
<div style="text-align: left;">Bon Apetit!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #29303b; font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 19px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 24px;"><i>Eden</i></span></div><div> </div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Credits:</b> All images taken by Eden Hensley Silverstein for Recipes for the Good Life.</span></i>Eden Hensley Silversteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13833763676095062097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1120708310161113228.post-13220484989514483882011-07-02T11:11:00.000-07:002011-07-02T11:11:00.237-07:00Top 5 in the NeighborhoodI'm often asked what are your favorite places to eat in The Mission. So today I thought I'd share my top 5 with you. I've mentioned most of them on the blog before, so the list shouldn't be that surprising.<br />
<ol><li>Mission Beach Cafe</li>
<li>Farina</li>
<li>Rebel</li>
<li>Sushi Zone</li>
<li>Puerto Allegre</li>
</ol>With the exception of Farina, the restaurants are all within a two to four block radius of our apartment.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rebel's hand cut fries - possibly the best fries in the city - are even better when dipped in the South Carolina Mustard sauce.</td></tr>
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<div style="text-align: left;">Bon Apetit!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #29303b; font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 19px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 24px;"><i>Eden</i></span></div><div> </div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Credits:</b> All images taken by Eden Hensley Silverstein for Recipes for the Good Life.</span></i>Eden Hensley Silversteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13833763676095062097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1120708310161113228.post-50538248168551423152011-07-01T07:07:00.000-07:002011-07-01T07:07:00.644-07:00Dining Out: Oddero Wine Event at Farina<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aedenhensley/5817693743/" title="IMG_1772 by Eden Hensley Silverstein, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1772" height="300" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3354/5817693743_a864d3af91.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
Each of us ate light lunches in anticipation of our dinner at Farina last month. As usual Farina's chef failed to disappoint. The menu was full of temptation.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Special Menu for Farina's Fourth Anniversary</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our Antipasti Course</td></tr>
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</tbody></table>Full-size photos from the evening are up on <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aedenhensley/tags/sanfranciscoodderowineseriesdinner/" target="_blank">Flickr</a>. If you get a chance to try an Oddero wine, I highly recommend them; my favorite was their Barolo. </div><br />
<div style="text-align: left;">Bon Apetit!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #29303b; font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 19px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 24px;"><i>Eden</i></span></div><div> </div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Credits:</b> All images taken by Eden Hensley Silverstein for Recipes for the Good Life.</span></i>Eden Hensley Silversteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13833763676095062097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1120708310161113228.post-74661072933429768242011-06-30T14:22:00.000-07:002011-06-30T14:22:00.131-07:00Bedside Reading: Shall we Sup?<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aedenhensley/5540880115/" title="3D Mood Board by Eden Hensley Silverstein, on Flickr"><img alt="3D Mood Board" height="313" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5136/5540880115_19274932ee.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
Ever wonder what the difference is between lunch, supper, and dinner? Wonder no more!<br />
<blockquote>"<i>Lunch is a noon or evening meal, depending on when the main meal I'd served. The main meal is dinner, whether it is served at noon or evening. When dinner is served in the evening, the noon meal is known at lunch; when dinner is served at noon, the evening meal is called supper. </i></blockquote><blockquote><i>There are also three types of luncheons or suppers: light, medium, and heavy. Light lunches or suppers are only for grownups who are very inactive, who have eaten a late heavy breakfast, or will have an early heavy dinner.</i>"</blockquote><div style="text-align: right;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">- Laura Baxter, Margaret M. Justin, Lucile O. Rust, <i>Our Share in the Home</i>, c.1945, pp217-219</span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Bon Apetit!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #29303b; font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 19px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 24px;"><i>Eden</i></span></div><div> </div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Credits:</b> All images taken by Eden Hensley Silverstein for Recipes for the Good Life.</span></i>Eden Hensley Silversteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13833763676095062097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1120708310161113228.post-36690028370902617512011-06-29T14:22:00.000-07:002011-06-29T14:22:00.470-07:00What I Crave: TostonesThe day we toured Old San Juan it was hot and humid - oppressively so. <br />
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Instead of venturing to the next fort, to escape the heat, we headed for El San Juan Hotel and Casino in Puerto Rico. When we entered the sliding glass doors it was as if we'd stepped back in time; the hotel and casino were built in 1958 (renovated in 1999 and 2006). Check out my <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aedenhensley/tags/elsanjuanhotelcasino/" target="_blank">Flickr set</a> to see all the glamour!<br />
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While the boys went to the casino, the girls settled at the bar for some wine and nosh. My favorite bites were the Tostones with Ropa Vieja. The Ropa Vieja reminded me of a Texan chili (in Texas chili doesn't include beans). The tostones - fried plantains - were crisp and not at all greasy, a nice texture contrast to the Ropa Vieja.<br />
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I shared one of the bites with cubes - wolfing down the other three myself.<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">Bon Apetit!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #29303b; font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 19px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 24px;"><i>Eden</i></span></div><div> </div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Credits:</b> All images taken by Eden Hensley Silverstein for Recipes for the Good Life.</span></i>Eden Hensley Silversteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13833763676095062097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1120708310161113228.post-90009666567338463402011-06-28T12:12:00.000-07:002011-06-29T10:02:35.114-07:00Cheese and Antipasto Tasting Party, Part 2Our original plan for SpriteKat's party had us stopping by the Italian market and picking up cold cuts. When scheduling conflicts prevailed, we went instead to the cold cases at Trader Joe's and Bi-Rite. Both had lots of options and we served up three platters filled with antipasto.<br />
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We asked our guests to choose their favorite meat and to choose the best in each category. We served the following meats. Platter 1: A Prosciutto Comparison: Trader Joe's, La Quercia, and Daniele. Platter 2: Daniele Cabrese Salame, Applegate Genoa Salami, Fra Mani Salmetto, and Daniele Capocollo, and Applegate Soppressata. Platter 3: Daniele Salchichon, La Quercia Pancetta Americana, Daniele Chorizo Cantimpalo, La Quercia Speck Americano, and Daniele President's Jamon Serrano.<br />
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<b>The Winners:</b><br />
<ul><li><b>La Quercia Speck Americano:</b> Hands down everyone's favorite; great flavor, nice mouth feel; will be one of our staples from now on when we entertain.</li>
<li>The offerings from Daniele, Inc. were the most consistent, great flavor without being too salty. The only criticism in their trio offerings would be that there's not enough of the President's Jamon Serrano or the President's Prosciutto Naturale. If they offer these two meats singly, I'd highly recommend getting the single packs in addition to the trio packs. We got two of each trio pack so that we'd have enough for everyone. </li>
</ul><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aedenhensley/5605180406/" title="IMG_0751 by Eden Hensley Silverstein, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_0751" height="300" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5264/5605180406_a16bdd2846.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><ul><li><b>Trader Joe's Prosciutto:</b> Surprise favorite; good flavor, not too salty, sliced thin but not transparent.</li>
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<b>The Losers:</b><br />
<ul><li><b>La Quercia Pancetta Americana</b>: very fatty, not a lot of flavor, not a meat we'll serve again on an antipasto platter</li>
<li><b>Fratelli Beretta Prosciutto di Parma:</b> too salty; we eliminated during initial taste testing</li>
<li><b>Volpi Mortadella, Genova Salame, Coppa Trio:</b> too salty, only the Genova Salame was passable; we eliminated during initial taste testing</li>
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To see more of the antipasto we sampled when planning our dinner as well as the antipasto platters we served, check out the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aedenhensley/tags/antipasto/" target="_blank">Flickr set</a>.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>What are your favorite antipasto meats? Any brands we missed that we should try?</i></b></div><br />
<div style="text-align: left;">Bon Apetit!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #29303b; font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 19px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 24px;"><i>Eden</i></span></div><div> </div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Credits:</b> All images taken by Eden Hensley Silverstein for Recipes for the Good Life.</span></i>Eden Hensley Silversteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13833763676095062097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1120708310161113228.post-44812892983425241212011-06-27T07:40:00.000-07:002011-06-27T17:44:01.814-07:00Ingredients: Gluten-Free SnacksFor <a href="http://recipesforthegoodlife.blogspot.com/2011/06/cheese-and-antipasto-tasting-party-part.html">SpriteKat's party</a>, I wanted to have a variety of Gluten-Free snacks. We tried five different snacks. Not all were winners; you might remember the <a href="http://recipesforthegoodlife.blogspot.com/2011/06/what-i-crave-salt-vinegar-chips.html">Salt and Vinegar</a> chips I reviewed a couple of weeks ago. The winners from were:<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aedenhensley/5842039147/" title="IMG_1884 by Eden Hensley Silverstein, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1884" height="400" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2596/5842039147_8e92a58fc5.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />
<ul><li><b>Trader Joe's Rice and Bean Chip with Adzuki Beans:</b> solid flavor with a little bit of a kick, great on their own</li>
<li>(<i>not pictured here</i>) <b><a href="http://www.lundberg.com/products/rice_chips/Original_Sea_Salt_Rice_Chips.aspx" target="_blank">Lundberg's Original Sea Salt Rice Chips</a>:</b> consistent flavoring with the right amount of crisp, great substitute for a pita chip, great with hummus or Trader Joe's olive tapenade</li>
<li><b>Trader Joe's Sea Salt and Black Pepper Baked Lentil Chips:</b> somewhat inconsistent flavoring, a little plain on their own, but perfect with Eggplant Hummus or any hummus with a little bit of garlic, a good substitute for a pita chip</li>
<li><b>Trader Joe's Organic Corn Chip Dippers:</b> bland alone, but the right amount of crisp with a creamy guacamole</li>
</ul><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aedenhensley/5877315662/" title="Dips by Eden Hensley Silverstein, on Flickr"><img alt="Dips" height="300" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5312/5877315662_d29274cfea.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
My favorite dips were:<br />
<ul><li>Trader Joe's Traditional Olive Tapenade</li>
<li>(<i>not pictured</i>) Oasis Mediterranean Cuisine Roasted Garlic Hommus</li>
<li>Trader Joe's Eggplant Hummus</li>
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Do you have any favorite Gluten-Free snacks? Where did you find them?</i></b></div><br />
<div style="text-align: left;">Bon Apetit!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #29303b; font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 19px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 24px;"><i>Eden</i></span></div><div> </div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Credits:</b> All images taken by Eden Hensley Silverstein for Recipes for the Good Life.</span></i>Eden Hensley Silversteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13833763676095062097noreply@blogger.com0