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Gung Hay Fat Choy from Hong Kong

Friday, January 20, 2012

The Chinese Year of the Dragon is especially auspicious this year because it is a lucky leap year. In Hong Kong, Chinese New Year means wonderful foods.

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Astoria, Oregon: A Great Place for a “Beercation”

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Boasting two great breweries and an “Ale Trail,” Astoria, Oregon is a great place for a “beercation.”

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Learning to Cook in Vietnam

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Sandra and John Scott learned Vietnamese dishes may be delicious, but cooking techniques aren’t so easy.

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Vietnamese Eggplant in Clay Pot

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Vietnamese Eggplant in Clay Pot is a dish typical of the Hoi An region of Vietnam, the country’s culinary capital.

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Moroccan Braised Lamb Shoulder with Pancetta and Bean Cassolute

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Fork tender braised lamb shoulder served over a rich, earthy, and comforting sausage and white bean cassoulet makes the perfect dish for cooler weather.

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Oven Roasted Tomatoes

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Oven roasting Italian plum tomatoes in this slow fashion creates intensely-flavored bits of deliciousness.

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750 Best Appetizers: From Dips & Salads to Spreads & Shooters

Thursday, January 12, 2012

750 Best Appetizers: From Dips & Salads to Spreads & Shooters is an exhaustive and delicious exploration of appetizers/small plates.

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Sooke Harbour House From the Kitchen Jams: Extraordinarily Delicious

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Sooke Harbour House From the Kitchen Jams combine fresh, local berries and other fruits with herbs and spices to produce extraordinarily delicious flavors.

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OleBob’s, Illwaco, WA: Albacore Tuna That Rocks

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Solid White Albacore Tuna packed by OleBob’s Seafood Market in Ilawaco, Washington, will make you re-think canned seafood.

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Inglehoffer Honey Maple Mustard: Sweet, Tangy Deliciousness

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Inglehoffer Honey Maple Mustard is thick with a robust, tangy flavor that’s not overly sweet.

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Real Food Finds

Sooke Harbour House From the Kitchen Jams: Extraordinarily Delicious

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Foodies in the Northwestern U.S. know well Sooke Harbour House, that iconic restaurant and inn on Vancouver Island. The... More

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Vietnamese Eggplant in Clay Pot

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Ed note: RFT Contributors Sandra and John Scott cooked this recipe when they took a class from the Ridge... More

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The first one takes my breath away – a 60-foot concrete monolith with narrow walkways and spiraling... More

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Gung Hay Fat Choy from Hong Kong

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The Chinese Year of the Dragon is especially auspicious this year because it is a leap year. In Chinese... More

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The Brave New World of Travel Underwear (and More)

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The package label says “Seventeen countries, six weeks, one pair of underwear.” Ick? Well,... More