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June 17, 2011

Pork for Pops

Let me tell you something about Dads – they love pork. Even if they say, “Jess, I don’t like pork,” the thing is, they do. And this brings me to the second point that I want to make about the big guy – they also don’t know what they like. And sometimes, you just have to tell them. Take my dad for example. No really, take him. Just kidding, I want him back. My dad says he doesn’t like a lot of things. Like eggplants, curry, curried eggplant, and pretty much anything that you can’t find in (a) a snack […]

June 15, 2011

Pasta Pretzel Bites

Um…wait…what? Pasta pretzel bites! I made pasta pretzel bites. I’m still not sure what you’re talking about. I’ve never heard of those before? I know, neither had I. Until I made them 15 minutes ago. Still lost. Basically, let’s say that you have a serving of leftover pasta. Like two day old noodles that are facing the grim reality that, most likely, they’ll have to be tossed away. It gives a low-sodium green god or goddess like yourself a bit of a heart attack. But what can you do? First, turn on your oven to 400 dg F. Then, pour […]

June 13, 2011

Monday Morning Sandwich Cake

For a long time, I resisted using Twitter, Facebook, or FourSquare. Not because I was against the free sharing of private information. But because I thought it was really weird that people felt the need to constantly tell me (and the entire world) what they were eating. Thanks to these public broadcasting systems, it’s 11 am and I already know that Katie is enjoying a frozen yogurt with berries. And that Tom and six other friends are meeting at the local pub later to watch the game and eat some hot pepper pizza. And that Michelle has already had her […]

June 10, 2011

Turmeric Tofu Bites

Can we talk about tofu for a second? What was once thought of a bland and boring brick of vegetarian blah, has now made its way to the culinary big leagues. And while its pure white cube form is probably the most recognizable to meat eating eyes, tofu now comes in a variety of dressed up variations. Some are soaked in teriyaki, others are made to taste like chicken, some are even transformed into “cheese.” The point being that tofu is a great canvas for flavor. And while I think it is rather tasty just cut up, raw, on its […]

June 8, 2011

Root to Tip: Radish Greens Salad

Radishes are bonkers. When they are raw, they are crunchy and peppery. When they are roasted or cooked in a frying pan, they turn juicy and sweet. And I love using them in place of potatoes for hashes, salads, or a quick snack. But I recently realized that I’ve been quite rude with my radishes, always paying attention to what’s below instead of looking above their shoulders. I mean, if some guy treated me that way, you’d better believe they’d get a reminder that there’s more to this package then some sturdy roots. So yesterday, with two bushels of radishes […]

June 6, 2011

Miso, Maybe

This is salt-free, low-sodium Miso soup. Sort of. A few months ago, I began writing a list of all the super salty foods I missed eating: chicken wings, deep dish pizza, pretzels with mustard, ravioli, pad thai, and of course, miso soup. And one by one, I knocked each of them down, conquering the salt, and replacing it with my own mix of flavors and spices. Then, I got to my friend miso. That silky Japanese broth made from dashi and miso powder or paste that delicately slips down your throat. That bowl dotted with seaweed threads and tofu cubes, […]

June 3, 2011

Recipe for Success

I’m totally fine doing things by myself. I can tie my own shoes and I can brush my own hair. I’ve even gone to Shabu Shabu alone, at 11:30 on a weekday because I had undeniable cravings. And that was absolutely fine by me. But I find that life is a lot more exciting when you experience it with others. Especially with friends that make you laugh and keep you from poking yourself in the eye with a fork when you are supremely stressed out. These past six months have been filled with a lot of cooking, writing, editing, and […]

May 27, 2011

Tomato Free Ketchup

There are some rules that I strictly adhere to: 1) White pants are always appropriate, even for dudes. 2) When it is raining, flip flops are a fine choice. 3) And ketchup is good on anything. Even pancakes. I’ll understand, though, if you use syrup. Now ketchup can cost you a few hundred mg of sodium depending on how much you squeeze. The brand I looked at today had 190mg of sodium in it. Per tablespoon. And I’m pretty sure neither you nor I are only going to use a tablespoon. That’s plain ridiculousness. Which is why I am so, […]

May 25, 2011

Low Sodium Ravioli

You may have noticed that I was a bit slow in posting today. Almost twelve hours late. Where did the time go? I think I lost it with my words, marbles, and vision as my face has been tightly pressed against the computer screen this past month in order to get all the low sodium tips, recipes, and other salt-free nuggets of advice down on (electronic) paper so that sometime next year, it can be in your hands. That was a really long sentence I think I have lost my ability to punctuate too. While I reboot my brain, I […]

May 23, 2011

Bunny Bars

Hey. Congratulations. We all totally survived that whole “end of days” thing. What a load of hype. There wasn’t a single meteor, no invasion by aliens, and hardly a tremor. I think the rattling I felt was just a combination of the wind and the Muni passing by. Sometimes I do think it’s an earthquake. Don’t judge. The supposed Rapture sure didn’t. So, yeah, that whole apocalypse thing not happening was kind of a relief. Although we took full advantage of the buzz and hosted a party to celebrate. The theme: your last meal on earth. I made low sodium meatball […]

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