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All posts by Bren Herrera
Black Garlic
Black garlic originated in Korea. It's raw garlic that turns black when the sugars are drawn out of the garlic cloves during a special fermentation process. Most of the nutritional values in black garlic are higher & more potent than regular raw garlic.
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Ginger
A great way to preserve fresh ginger root is to cut it into smaller pieces and freeze. Keeping it in fridge or at room temperature will cause it to shrivel and dry faster.
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The Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Ever!
I've been on P90x for about 2 months now, on an off, doing it whenever I feel like I need to quickly see my abs and thighs as tight as a sprint runner. It really does work. I can only imagine what I'd really be able to accomplish if I followed it to the T and...
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Garlic/Ajo
I’ve mentioned before how garlic is 1/3 of the Holy Trinity of Cuban cooking and what goes in our sofritos. My cooking experience is far better with its presence. It makes everything savory (or sweet in some cases) and simply taste that much better. Garlic co...
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The Benefits of Garlic & Why I Love It So
It gives you really bad breath. Yup. And many stay away from using it in abundance because it just streams out of your pores like nothing else (well, curry may come close). There is nothing like the smell of someone working out, sweating, and the porous aroma...
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Oh, The Woes of Infidelity
Dear Tiger,I used to love you. Like really love you. I went to one of the Major's in '97, only to lay my eyes on your beautiful, young and innocent face.Because of you and the guy I was dating at that time, I started playing golf. It's been 13 years.But,...
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The Battle of Fine Espresso: Kaña by Cubans or Marley by a Legend
I am a bona fide espresso afficionado.
I say it's my mother's fault. Su culpa. She starts her day with 2 shots of Cuban espresso, known to be one of the world's strongest espressos. I've seen her walk around with a huge thermos since I can tie my own shoes. I...
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Artist First Radio: "The Social Diva Diaries" Show
Hour-long interview with hostess Ms. Melissa where we discuss the art of pressure-cooking, philanthropic efforts, cooking in stilettos, and a live demo of peach flan! 3/29/10. Link
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Spring Produce Recipe Winner: Sun-dried apricots and garlic stuffed morel mushrooms. 3/29/10 Link
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Sun-dried Apricots & Garlic Stuffed Morels–Working With This Mushroom
'Tis Hello SPRING!
It is finally here, though I love me some Winter and snow and cold weather and all the snuggly things that come with it. Aside from being able to wear awesome hats, scarves and great boots, I love being able to play with and eat seasonal ...
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