tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16854815340054233702012-02-06T17:21:13.916-06:00J.Noellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03470814170899022126noreply@blogger.comBlogger81100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1685481534005423370.post-7949426913641328122007-06-03T19:17:00.000-06:002007-06-03T19:35:03.269-06:00

J.Noelle Cooks was my first foray into the wonderful world of blogging. Now that I’ve cut my chops on J.Noelle, I’m moving on to other things – or other blogs, that is. Instead of a general all-purpose cooking blog, I’ve launched three separate blogs that focus on different areas of cooking:24 boxesThis June I will begin my second year as a CSA member of Angelic Organics and this blog will

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I found this gem at Myopic Books in Wicker Park. The cover is what caught my eye, but the illustrations inside were the prize. In case you ever wanted – or needed – to know, here are some mehods for hunting and trapping:I think this would make a great t-shirt – pre-order yours now!

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The first ever Supper Club was held on April Fool’s Day, 2007. We put together an impressive spread:Roast Chicken and Bacon ChowderPot Roast with Root VegetablesDouble-Baked PotatoesBaked Mac N’ CheeseBlueberry Dumplings with Vanilla Bean Ice CreamStrawberry-Lemonade * vodka optionalMany thanks to Joe, Nicole, Tim and Megan for making it a great evening!

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When I saw that headline on cooksillustrated.com, I felt duty calling. It was my responsibility as an American to test these recipes – for my country and for my fellow countrymen. Well, maybe I’m over exaggerating a bit. After all, we’re talking about America’s Test Kitchen, not actually the old U S of A. But, still, this was an intriguing offer and so I signed up. And then I waited. And waited.

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There’s really no explanation or photo necessary – you already know that it was good. How could it not be? But let me explain. Chris and I went to Uncommon Ground this past Saturday before heading to a concert at the Metro. We had heard good things. Years ago, it was a simple coffeehouse that hosted local artists’ shows. Now, it’s an expanded, full-service restaurant, bar and, of course, still

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On a recent episode of Pairings with Andrea, Andrea Immer-Robinson – the first woman ever chosen Best Sommelier in the United States and one of only 14 women in the world who have been appointed Master Sommelier by the prestigious Court of Master Sommeliers – paired one of my favorite types of wine with an easy and tasty menu. She whipped up a meal of cold sesame noodles, coconut milk & curry

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Few food items are so good that they can actually be used as currency, but Bacon Buns are one of those rare exceptions. From the outside, they look like ordinary rolls. But the surprise is on the inside – a savory filling of bacon, ham and onion tucked inside a pillowy, soft dough. The recipe originates from Lithuania, where they call the buns “Lasineciai”. There was never any written recipe – it

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I started collecting vintage cookbooks about three years ago, but not for the recipes – for the food photography. Food photography has come a long way since the 60’s and 70’s. But you can’t blame the nasty-looking food entirely on the pictures – there were also a lot of recipes that make you want to laugh and puke at the same time. Some of my favorite “delicacies” and “luxuries” include Weiner

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