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Journalist by trade; foodie by will.

Recipe: Sous vide cola carnitas

Cola carnitas prove to be a cheap, tasty, authentic treat. Continue reading

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Anthony Bourdain shows off acting chops

Apparently, Mr. Bourdain has a 2-year-old daughter. I give him props for the effort, but methinks he is not bound for scripted television.

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Maybe my Mobile Chowdown ideas aren’t so crazy

LA Street Food Fest looks eerily similar to something I proposed a few months ago. Continue reading

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Recipe: I guess it’s called Tamale Pie

Tamale pie to feed a family on a weekday evening. Continue reading

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Mobile Chowdown 3: SEA vs. PDX

The best Seattle street food vendors face off with counterparts from Portland. Continue reading

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Recipe: White bean and chicken chili

Easiest white bean chili you’ll ever make, and enjoy. Continue reading

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Recipe: Spicy pork and potato tacos

Pork and potato tacos that will make you look like a king. Continue reading

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Paseo’s Travel Channel appearance airs tonight

Travel Channel to air episode featuring Seattle’s Paseo Jan. 25, 2010. Continue reading

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Recipe: Brasilliant Red Beans and Rice

I steal a wonderful Red Beans and Rice recipe from a fellow blogger. Continue reading

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How To Make French Onion Soup | Working Class Foodies

Working Class Foodies show how to make French Onion Soup. Continue reading

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Cultivating Myopism

The Atlantic’s attempt at contrarianism in regard to School-based garden programs falls flat. Continue reading

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Review: Mobile Chowdown, Part 2

The second Mobile Chowdown was a huge improvement, but if it’s going to last, there’s still work to be done. Continue reading

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Mobile Chowdown, Take 2

Mobile Chowdown returns Continue reading

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The Great Burger War

In-N-Out bests Burgerville and Five Guys in Burger Battle. Continue reading

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Upcoming: The Great Burger War

If you take burger eating seriously, you won’t want to miss what I have planned in the next week or so. The other day, I gave Five Guys a try for the first time. I plan on doing a full … Continue reading

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