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I first sampled this dish, also know as kaddow bowrani, at an Afghan restaurant in Baltimore many years ago. It’s surprisingly easy to make and incredibly addicting! Cinnamon and a touch of sugar balance a warm and tangy garlic yogurt sauce for a unique appetizer that’s both savory and sweet.
For the recipe, head over to SheKnows!
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We had a nice break in NYC last week. Not nearly long enough but is it ever? I had three days to wander around the city, gaze at the leaves in central park and hit up a few good eats. I feel somewhat refreshed and definitely ready to enjoy the upcoming holiday.
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It’s taken 34 years but I’ve finally decided to try planning dinners on a regular basis. I’ve always wandered the grocery store with a list of basics and then I grab whatever looks fresh and inspiring. Later in the week I find myself with 2 red peppers that don’t really go with anything. And this method leads to a lot of unnecessary impulse buying as well as a ridiculous grocery budget. It also hinders my ability to be creative with meals, which sounds counter-intuitive. But once I’m at home and deciding what to make it would help if I had all the ingredients for a recipe. The creativity comes in the planning.
I’ve been using ZipList (thanks to Lisa for the recommendation!), which makes adding recipes to my grocery list a breeze. If you’re not familiar with it, you can see an example of the ZipList recipe plugin on my site (check out the recipe below). You’ll notice above the recipe an option to save as well as print. If you create a ZipList account and save the recipe, you can go back at any time and automatically add the ingredients to your shopping list in the exact quantities you need. It also has a nice meal planning function and phone app. I wish I could convince all of my favorite food blogs to use this plugin! I’m now much more likely to make a recipe if I can save it to ZipList. I’ve recently found myself making quite a few dinners from Cookin’ Canuck, Skinnytaste and Simply Recipes. I highly recommend their recipes!
Do you meal plan? If so, do you find that it saves you money on groceries? Any tips for a beginner? I’m only planning 3 meals a week right now since I cook for two and many recipes make great leftovers. And to be honest, some nights all I want is cereal or a frozen pizza.
And now for the recipe, which was definitely not planned. I had a ton of fresh seeds leftover from a recent pumpkin canning extravaganza. And a ton of nervous energy during the storm. Behold, the final snack of Hurricane Sandy: Sriracha maple pumpkin seeds.
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Challah. Brioche. Custard. Pumpkin crème anglaise. Need I say more? Trust me, you want this dessert. Head over to Bakeaholic Mama for the recipe! Also at the link- a lovely giveaway from Green & Black’s Chocolate. The winner will receive 6 bars of chocolate as well as a tote bag and coupons for even more chocolate!
I really appreciate the kind, thoughtful comments you all have left me this week on my two cancer awareness posts. As I’m sure you can imagine, they weren’t easy to write. Sharing such personal stories is always a bit intimidating for me and your responses are comforting and encouraging. Thanks to Dinners, Dishes and Desserts and Bake Your Day for organizing this week’s effort to raise awareness about a horrible disease. I was honored to collaborate with some of my favorite bloggers.
We’ve decided to finish the week with something a bit more upbeat. Green Mountain Coffee has generously offered to give away a Café Escapes Indulgence Gift Basket. The contest will run for 7 days after which time we’ll notify a winner. Good luck!
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This has been quite an eventful week! Taking on sponsors is a huge deal for me; it’s something I’ve wanted for quite awhile but have been fearful of at the same time. When I attended Eat, Write Retreat earlier this year we had a workshop on how to monetize your blog. It’s something almost everyone considers at some point but there’s a risk of being perceived as selling out. The workshop was lead by the hilarious and inspiring Andy Schloss of Chef Salt. This guy does it all and while listening to him I thought “if he can do it, I can do it.” I say dream big, people. This is what I want to do with my life and it starts right here.
I’ve really loved all of the comments on my Top 20 Food Blogging Tips For Beginners. I didn’t realize it would spark so much great discussion! Several commenters pointed out an important tip that I missed: BE YOURSELF. Don’t look at what other bloggers are doing or worry about how you measure up. Don’t pretend to be something you’re not. If your life isn’t all rainbows and unicorns, that’s fine. Just because we’re cooking up a storm in the kitchen doesn’t mean we can’t be funny, sad, snarky or whatever. There are so many food blogs out there right now and you’ll never reach success simply by emulating others. Find your voice and USE IT.
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