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Somewhat Gourmet

I'm on a food exploration of strange ingredients and flavors on a budget. I wanted to document all my strange experiments, mishaps, recipes, and...
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How is it April already?

Somewhat Gourmet ― Well, I am back!!!! And crazier then ever!!!! Or maybe it is just my food is crazier then ever!!!Last night, my lovely boyfriend brought me a basil plant. That is right spring is here and it is time for herbs. So, pray for Maria 2! She has survived... (more)
Tags: basil, maria
 Kitchen Goddess ― Made popular on Oct 20th, 2010
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Vegetarian without trying

Somewhat Gourmet ― Last night, I had this wonderful gourmet menu planned of lamb with truffle crème frauche paired with a champagne vinaigrette arugula salad. However, when I got home, I was greeted by an exhausted boyfriend half asleep on MY couch!! So I... (more)
Tags: vegetarian
 Kitchen Goddess ― Posted on Mar 16th, 2010
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WOW has it been a while or what???

Somewhat Gourmet ― Hello again, friends and the wide world of cyber space. I am sorry I have not been contributing to you lately.However, life, the real world I mean has taken me in some strange directions. I lost my job, found a new job and decided to go back to... (more)
 Kitchen Goddess ― Posted on Mar 15th, 2010
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Maria

Somewhat Gourmet ― Maria update……My lovely basil plant, Maria has sub come to my black thumb. Unfortunately, this is not the first time plants have not faired well in my care. This is my third try at herbs!! I feel like that little kid we all knew growing up whose... (more)
Tags: herbs, basil, plants
 Kitchen Goddess ― Posted on Dec 29th, 2009
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Home made Pizza????

Somewhat Gourmet ― One of my favorite things to make is PIZZA!!! I know I could just order Papa John’s or Pizza Hut, but there is some thing nice about making a pizza truly my way!!! Maybe this goes back to childhood memories. My mom would buy pre-made pizza dough... (more)
 Kitchen Goddess ― Posted on Dec 28th, 2009
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The holidays!!!!

Somewhat Gourmet ― The holidays..... from Thanksgiving to Hanukah to Christmas to the up coming New Years....I find myself falling prey to those fattening traditional. I just can't say no foods.Especially when it comes to special foods there are only made for holidays... (more)
 Kitchen Goddess ― Posted on Dec 28th, 2009
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Leftover rice!!

Somewhat Gourmet ― I love leftover rice. Whether it is from a restaurant or leftovers from the nigh before, I love it. What do I do with all this leftover rice????I enjoy making fried rice. To me, this is perfect hangover food, it is good for a relaxing sunday... (more)
 Kitchen Goddess ― Posted on Nov 22nd, 2009
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Last Minute

Somewhat Gourmet ― As you may have noticed, I have not blogged in a bit. I apologize, I have been swamped with work. I had a week where I was just too tired to do anything. The idea of cooking was too tiring to even be attempted. Plus, I don’t know about you, but... (more)
 Kitchen Goddess ― Posted on Sep 29th, 2009
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Maria- the basil plant lives on!!!!!

Maria- the basil plant lives on!!!!!

Somewhat Gourmet ― I am happy to say that Maria, my basil plant and pesto inspiration, is still alive and well. That is right; Maria has survived over a month in my care. Miracles happen! Despite the constant Georgia rain and my regular leaf harvests, Maria is... (more)
 Kitchen Goddess ― Posted on Sep 13th, 2009
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Steak Tartare

Steak Tartare

Somewhat Gourmet ― After eating steak tartare last week at Flip Burger, I was inspired. I have previously eaten raw beef before in beef capriccio, but I have never prepared raw beef on my own. I read about tartare, in “Beard on Food.” Also, Publix had some great... (more)
 Kitchen Goddess ― Posted on Sep 6th, 2009
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Cheap Wine Review

Cheap Wine Review

Somewhat Gourmet ― Like most people, I am watching my pennies and dimes. This applies to everything from my clothing choices to the wine I drink. I decided to include reviews for cheap wines I have tried this week. All the wines listed were bought at my local Trader... (more)
 Kitchen Goddess ― Posted on Sep 7th, 2009
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Pesto

Pesto

Somewhat Gourmet ― PestoToday marks my basil plants three week birthday!!! That is right; I, Allison kept a plant alive for three whole weeks. . I know it’s sad to be celebrating a plant surviving 21 days in my care, but I like to celebrate the little things!!! ... (more)
Tags: basil, pesto
 Kitchen Goddess ― Posted on Sep 2nd, 2009
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Flip Burger

Somewhat Gourmet ― Tonight, I tried a restaurant designed by Richard Blais. The Top Chef Chicago runner up who is known for his adventurous culinary gastronomy style. No, Richard Blais was not in the kitchen. The design of the restaurant is ultra modern with... (more)
 Kitchen Goddess ― Posted on Aug 30th, 2009
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Sugar Free Cookies..............

Somewhat Gourmet ― Over the weekend, a friend's mother moved into the next building over. She is a diabetic. So, I decided I would make sugar free cookies to bring over!!! There are many problems with this idea. One, I am not big on cookies!!!! I won't turn a... (more)
Tags: sugar free
 Kitchen Goddess ― Posted on Aug 28th, 2009
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Somewhat Gourmet....I think

Somewhat Gourmet ― I started this blog at the urging of my boyfriend. He kept nagging so I finally gave in. I do not have any formal training in the kitchen. I have no experience in a restaurant or professional kitchen. Though, I did work in a coffee shop but I don... (more)
 Kitchen Goddess ― Posted on Aug 23rd, 2009