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By Duane Pemberton On the web: http://www.katyasbistro.com/ It has been said by more than handful of folks I know that the greater Tri-City area in Washington State is “nothing but chain restaurants”. While on the surface this would appear to be the case, I have made it my mission to seek out eating establishments that [...]

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So I hopped in the 2010 LaCrosse last week to head down to a wine-industry dinner at Picazo Restaurant in Prosser WA – roughly 25 minutes from the home I’m staying in. On most Monday nights, you’ll find this restaurant closed, however, this night was different thanks to a Facebook conversation between Cyndy Ott of [...]

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By Duane Pemberton 2-3 large chicken breasts 3 orange or red bell peppers 8oz Israeli couscous 1/2lb of cramini mushrooms 2 tablespoons cinnamon 1 tablespoon of cumin 1 tablespoon corriander 1/2 clove of garlic 1 tablespoon of dried thyme 1 tablespoon of paprika 2-3 mandarin oranages A few pinches of koshar salt fresh cracked pepper [...]

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By Carra Sallee via J. Bookwalter As many pablano chile’s as you’d like – split in half Olive Oil Feta Cheese Fresh cracked pepper Balsamic Vinegar Slice each pepper into two and remove all seeds (the more seeds you leave in, the spicier it’ll be). Coat the outside of each pepper half with olive oil, [...]

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By Duane Pemberton 2lbs of Chicken Breasts 2-3 Tablespoons of Red Curry Paste 3 Cans of Coconut Milk 1 Tablespoon Fish Sauce 1/2 Cup of Brown Sugar 4 Bell peppers 2 Medium Onions 1 bunch of Thai Basil Bean Sprouts Sesame Seeds (optional) Combine the coconut milk, curry paste, brown sugar and fish sauce into [...]

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Summer is the perfect time to enjoy outdoor concerts, picnics and outings to the beach. Consider dressing up your to-go fare without incurring a hefty price tag by bringing your own finger foods. Spanish tapas make great (and filling) snacks to enjoy outdoors or on the go—no grill required. Our favorite recipes require minimal preparation [...]

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I whipped up some home-made beef enchilada’s with home-made guacamole, mango salsa and spanish rice.

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The city of Sacramento has a few hidden gems in it and among them is the small collection of Paesano’s restaurants – they quite simply offer some of the best food values I’ve had anywhere. For Executive Chef, Jason Sondgroth, the premise of producing good food is quite entrenched of who he is – both [...]

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Two of the best things I’ve ever ate from the show “The best thing I’ve ever ate” on FoodNetwork. I was in San Francisco today and had these two amazing – almost life-altering foods: The first was a maple glazed donut with bits of pan-seared apples and bacon chunks from Dynamo Donuts on 24th Street [...]

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Next time you make home-made Fajitas- try this marinate for your skirt-steak or chicken: 1 Cup Olive Oil Juice of 1 lime 4 Chipotle peppers (more if you like more heat) 1 bunch of Cilantro 3 Satsuma oranges — squeezed 2 Tablespoons of Cumin – Salt / pepper 1 Tablespoon of Coriander Blend and then [...]

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