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The sun will rise soon again in Japan – Green Day to share with the ones you love

I can only imagine all the sadness and turmoil experienced by the Japan earthquake, tsunami and now the scares of the nuclear plant catastrophe.  I’m also in awe by the calm and collectedness of the Japanese people uniting in a … Continue reading

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Here’s a challenge – Add two days of meatless dinners; Meatless Monday & Meatless Wednesdays

Didn’t matter that our household is equipped with a beautiful Smooth Fitness elliptical machine and a Concept2 rowing machine (the rower being used as a clothes drying rack), I had excuses.  Oh – we just moved.  Oh – we’re remodeling … Continue reading

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LudoBites nite @ bulthaup LA’s new showroom opening

aren’t u jealous;)  what a blast i had tonite. my brush with fame, the hot and happening Chef Ludo Lefebvre of LudoBites in celebrating bulthaup Los Angeles’s new showroom.  Ludo’s the real deal – not just someone who looks like … Continue reading

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Year of the Rabbit – Chinese New Year Chef Kelly-style~

Chinese New Year Cooking Event & Professional Women’s Networking Party hosted by Linda Press of Corpcommunicators and taught by moi. A great event held earlier this month introducing those perhaps unfamiliar with all-things-asian cuisine; hoped to have inspired if not … Continue reading

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Chinese New Year – celebrated with homemade dumplings & korean rice cakes

CNY or Chinese New Years is today, February 3rd but guess it could also have been yesterday since they’re a day ahead of us here in the USA. The year of the rabbit according to the holidayspot says that 2011 … Continue reading

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Bon appetit mag brownie recipe – tweaked

Latest weakness lately? All things chocolate.  So when this month’s issue of Bon Appetit arrived in the mail with a cover page of luscious brownie – I had to try out the recipe. Mine turned out bit fudge-y and VERY … Continue reading

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sushi lesson for kids – great birthday party activity idea!

Had a blast at friend’s daughter’s 10th birthday party last week.  Happy Birthday, Hannah!  Did you have a great time? Japanese-themed party with 20+ ten year old girls screaming and running around!  What energy they have~  One of the activities … Continue reading

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Savory Brussel Sprouts inspired by Osteria Mozza

It has just occurred to me.  Why is brussel sprouts called sprouts?  It certainly doesn’t taste sprouty.  Perhaps it’s because it’s like baby cabbages, sprouty cabbages?  Whatever the reason, brussel sprouts has become one of my favorite vegetables of all … Continue reading

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stay slim with bibimbap – korean rice salad recipe

take notes.  did you try the braised kalbi recipe?  here’s a dish using the braised kalbi beef roast, a classic korean “one-bowl” bibimbap (literal translation, “mixed rice”) that not only looks impressive, but is fresh, healthy AND will satisfy all … Continue reading

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korean recipe (chef kelly way) – braised kalbi beef roast

this recipe was a success at the last cooking class!  the secret (drum roll) is a super easy two-step seasoning including 1) brining overnight and 2) marinating for ~4 hrs which results in a roast that’s moist, tender and seasoned … Continue reading

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