Monthly Archives: September 2010

Cannoli – Worth the Deep Frying

Finished Cannoli

If you know me well and have visited our place, you know how opposed I am to indoor deep frying.  Even with a closed fryer, the whole house smells like a McDonald’s for days – disgusting.  On the rare occasion that I let Hubby fry anything, he is required to do it outside on the deck (like on Father’s Day).  Hence, not a lot of frying goes on around here. But those of you that know me also know that … Continue reading

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The “Oh my God I can’t believe this really tastes like chowder” Chowder

Shrimp & Scallop Chowder

I’ve always been a huge fan of chowder, particularly New England, but two key things always stopped me from making it: 1. Though I love it so, the creamy base would turn into an inevitable stomach churner. 2. Since he was little, Hubby always threw up immediately after consuming New England clam chowder. Thus came the chowder-less years in our relationship.  Neither of us really thought about it, until we took a trip to Newport and Boston last fall and … Continue reading

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