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A hamburger. 9/29/20

Posted on September 29, 2020 by

On Tuesday night while I was watching the debacle that was the “Presidential” “Debate” I lost my will to cook and threw my diet out the window. John is always a willing co-conspirator in these rare moments. He quickly defrosted … Continue reading →

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Burger time! 8/15/19

Posted on August 16, 2019 by

It is in the 100s again today. Late August and September are the hottest months here in Northern California and it is the time of summer that no one looks forward to. We are not going to be heating up … Continue reading →

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America’s favorite food? 7/18/19

Posted on July 19, 2019 by

I was watching Guy’s Grocery Games the other night (it is embarrassing to admit that I watch this program but I do) and he was having a burger battle. He said that America’s favorite food is a burger and probably … Continue reading →

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Burger and a salad. 3/24/19

Posted on March 25, 2019 by

As I said we are keeping things pretty simple this week. We start dinner off tonight with a bagged salad that I enhance with various toppings. The weather is lovely today so it is great for grilling. John cooks us … Continue reading →

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Simply a hamburger and a salad. 2/28/19

Posted on March 1, 2019 by

This week’s menu has gone all topsy-turvy but we are actually eating what was originally on it, just on different days. I am glad because tonight and tomorrow night are two of my favorites – hamburgers and pasta. So for … Continue reading →

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California burger in Utah 10/28/18

Posted on October 29, 2018 by

When I was a kid growing up in New Jersey we used to go the Palace Diner occasionally. (New Jersey is the state for diners!) I would order a California burger. It seemed so exciting to be eating a hamburger in … Continue reading →

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From Ho-hum to Banh mi Burger! 9/29/18

Posted on September 30, 2018 by

You can make your burger extra-ordinary with a few simple ingredients. To give it an exotic taste this is all you have to do. (This is by no means authentic.) Starting at the bottom you have a toasted roll followed … Continue reading →

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Norwegian fare. 8/20/18

Posted on August 19, 2018 by

Thought I would post a few of the meals I ate in Oslo, Norway. We are on our way to Sweden today having thoroughly enjoyed Oslo. Most of the meals I ordered show that I was usually trying to eat … Continue reading →

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Hamburger and salad. 7/27/18

Posted on July 28, 2018 by

Summer U.S. cooking, a hamburger off the grill and a fresh salad made with vegetables from the garden or the farmer’s market. John grills the perfect medium rare hamburger … and I prepare a fresh vegetable concoction.

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Carolina Caviar and a Burger. 6/2/18

Posted on June 3, 2018 by

So what, you ask, is Carolina caviar. I make a dish called Texas caviar which is a bunch of diced vegetables and beans in a spicy oil and vinegar dressing. Texas caviar was first made and served at the Houston Country … Continue reading →

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