dave k. posted an article on Papawow - Nov 18, 2009, 10:00 am
I was reading Harold McGee's On Food and Cooking the other night about spices.  While many people know that Saffron's sweet earthy stigmas are the most expensive spice, commanding up to $...
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dave k. posted an article on Papawow - Nov 16, 2009, 9:00 pm
Me So Hungry – FOOD BLOG! » Monte Cristo Spamwich Daily Fork - 8 Things I Learned From Delivering Pizza in High School The Deep Fried Twinkie Eat. Exercise. Eat. Exercise. E...
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dave k. posted an article on Papawow - Nov 10, 2009, 10:00 am
I was inspired by a canister of sprinkles. Inspired to make 6 dozen cookies for a Halloween party we were hosting. Inspired because my daughter is 19 months old and I figured she'd love the colorf...
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dave k. posted an article on Papawow - Nov 9, 2009, 11:00 am
Starbucks is making a big hoopla about their new instant coffee called VIA which they rolled out nationwide recently.  They claim it is an instant coffee that tastes like freshly brewed.  Th...
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dave k. posted an article on Papawow - Nov 8, 2009, 9:00 pm
  Rants and Craves: My Favorite Childhood Dish, Loud and Proud: Steamed Pork With Salted Duck Egg Wasabi Prime: Mixed Plate: Ono Kine Hawaii - Green Acres Old Fashioned Cornbread | gas&bull...
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dave k. posted an article on Papawow - Nov 6, 2009, 9:30 am
Splat by ant.photos We've all likely been there.  At the BBQ, camping, or maybe on a boat.  There sits the bottle of wine... and no one brought a corkscrew.  The thoughts that go...
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dave k. posted an article on Papawow - Nov 3, 2009, 9:30 am
Diner enters restaurant, is seated, and peruses the menu.   He places the menu on the table, indicating that a decision has been made.  The server greets the diner and takes the Diner'...
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dave k. posted an article on Papawow - Nov 1, 2009, 1:00 pm
Palachinka: Baked Feta Pumpkin Brussels Sprouts: A Horror Film | Sippity Sup Food That Can Kill You Instantly - Page 1 - The Daily Beast Dinner for Dollars: Chicken Divine Battle 15 Announcement |...
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dave k. posted an article on Papawow - Oct 31, 2009, 12:30 pm
OK, so they aren't very scary but it is Halloween and Simple Ginger Snaps doesn't sound very cool.  I adapted the recipe from Brown Eyed Baker sans the molasses b...
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dave k. posted an article on Papawow - Oct 26, 2009, 2:00 pm
  Avoiding A Cake Wreck: Butterscotch-Protein Frosting « Food for the Thoughtless Bread + Butter: B.A.T.L. Salad with Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette A Little Bit of Spain in Iowa - S...
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dave k. posted an article on Papawow - Oct 23, 2009, 8:30 am
Somewhere between McNuggets and a McRib On his blog, Weather Sealed, Stephen von Worley asked the question, "just how far away can you get from our world of generic convenience?"  More specifi...
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dave k. posted an article on Papawow - Oct 21, 2009, 9:30 am
This dish is amazing, There is such depth of flavor that each bite takes you to the streets of Rome, sans motorscooters of course.  The texture of the shredded beef stands up well with the bite o...
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dave k. posted an article on Papawow - Oct 19, 2009, 11:00 am
People can argue ad nauseam  about the origin of Spaghetti (Etruscan or Chinese) or Pizza (Italian or Greek) but when it comes down to dishes, some are so basic (flour, egg, and water in a tube s...
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dave k. posted an article on Papawow - Oct 18, 2009, 8:30 am
  girlichef: Cheesy Garlic Bread for World Bread Day! Conservation and cookery: Eat for the ecosystem | The Economist Fancy Fast Food (a food humor blog) - Chick-sat-A (Fancy Chick-fil-A) b...
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dave k. posted an article on Papawow - Oct 17, 2009, 10:15 am
A short while back I briefly entertained the idea of making a vegetarian section on Papawow.  Although I am huge advocate for eating less meat in general (mostly for environmental reasons) someti...
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dave k. posted an article on Papawow - Oct 16, 2009, 10:30 am
"Jack and Jill went up the hill, each with a buck and a quarter.  Jill came down with Frittata..." Oh... the magical vanishing act of the Frittata, making all those vegetables in the refrigera...
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dave k. posted an article on Papawow - Oct 12, 2009, 10:00 am
Jon Stewart gives Condé Nast some advise.  Combine all four magazines that they are cancelling: Elegant Bride, Modern Bride, Cookie (a parenting magazine) and Gourmet into&n...
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dave k. posted an article on Papawow - Oct 11, 2009, 1:20 pm
Bob's Blitz: Family Guy Corn Maze Photo ~ Video Nature's Pride Savory French Toast, It's No Wonder! | Sippity Sup Micronutrients: A no-brainer | The Economist :: steph chows ::: Homemad...
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dave k. posted an article on Papawow - Oct 9, 2009, 10:00 am
I had seen the blind tasting done on the TV show Top Chef a handful of times but what made me actually want to sit down, get blindfolded, and do it was an article in the April 2009 issue of Saveur, ti...
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dave k. posted an article on Papawow - Oct 7, 2009, 3:00 pm
  Western Spaghetti was voted by Time Magazine as the #2 Viral Film of the Year for 2008.  The company who made it is called PES and they have done some some more well known commercials f...
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dave k. posted an article on Papawow - Oct 6, 2009, 11:00 am
Every good kitchen has a bunch of gadgets.  They keep well in drawers, some used rarely, some never.  Earlier we examined "The Big Drawer," those tools that stir, scoop, shred, and otherwise...
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dave k. posted an article on Papawow - Oct 5, 2009, 12:30 pm
  Gourmet Magazine to Close - Slashfood Wasabi Prime: UnRecipe: The Comfort Food Zone Joie de vivre: An amateur gourmet's guide: Camping Food Continued-Roasted Chicken Lick My Spoon&ra...
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dave k. posted an article on Papawow - Sep 28, 2009, 10:00 am
I am shamelessly self-promoting right now, please vote for Papawow as Most Humorous! The Survey takes less than two minutes. From the Foodbuzz website: The Foodbuzz Blog Awards recognize...
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dave k. posted an article on Papawow - Sep 28, 2009, 9:00 am
Everyone has at least one drawer for all their kitchen gadgets (even if you don't cook).  Because most of these gadgets are unitaskers, they spend the majority of their lives dusty and lonely...
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dave k. posted an article on Papawow - Sep 27, 2009, 9:15 am
Joy the Baker » Blog Archive » Peanut Butter Bacon Cookies Is Cheese Vegetarian? | Serious Eats Fancy Fast Food (a food humor blog) - Jack in the Bento (Fancy Jac...
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dave k. posted an article on Papawow - Sep 25, 2009, 7:45 am
We recently took a river rafting trip down the Truckee River in Northern California near Lake Tahoe.  Calling this particular section a Class 1 Rapid would be a bit of an exaggeration, and "hair-...
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dave k. posted an article on Papawow - Sep 22, 2009, 9:15 am
Nicoise Salad, photo by WordRidden About a year ago, I attempted to order a Salad Niçoise at the upscale Brompton Quarter Café & Restaurant in London’s affluent Knightsbridge ne...
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dave k. posted an article on Papawow - Sep 21, 2009, 8:50 am
What were they thinking when they names these places? I received this joke email from my dad, the original author is unknown and so are the brilliant photographers.  I take no credit for this ...
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dave k. posted an article on Papawow - Sep 20, 2009, 9:45 am
Wasabi Prime: UnRecipe: Meatless in Seattle 9 Money Saving Reasons to Buy a Food Dehydrator | Wise Bread What's in your wine? | The Press Democrat | Santa Rosa, CA ...
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dave k. posted an article on Papawow - Sep 19, 2009, 10:00 am
Thirsty?  How about juice?  Or some Gatorade?  Water?  No thanks, don't be silly, only Vitamin Water for me.  Or wait!  I know what I'm craving!  Mmm, how ab...
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dave k. posted an article on Papawow - Sep 18, 2009, 9:00 am
  It may be obvious to my regular readers (my mom, my girlfriend) that I’m a bit of a salad guy.  I love salad.  And one of my favorite ways to start my day is with a breakfast...
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dave k. posted an article on Papawow - Sep 16, 2009, 8:50 am
My wife was craving some KFC the other day (it's not Kentucky Fried Chicken anymore) and I didn't feel like cooking... well that, I was exhausted from work and I could walk there too were al...
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dave k. posted an article on Papawow - Sep 13, 2009, 9:30 am
Acquired Taste...: Pain and Deliciousness that is the Chili Pepper Lottie + Doof » Carrots with Caraway and Grapes Wasabi Prime: UnRecip...
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dave k. posted an article on Papawow - Sep 11, 2009, 9:05 am
photo by Loren Tama I’ve eaten Cobb salads for dinner, breakfast, and lunch, sometimes successively and usually in that order.  I love the crunch, the tanginess, and the complements achi...
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dave k. posted an article on Papawow - Sep 9, 2009, 9:15 am
  Two months ago, my girlfriend and I moved across an ocean.  Our first big purchase, before the boxes of clothing and kitchen supplies even arrived at our new abode, was a Big Green Egg....
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dave k. posted an article on Papawow - Sep 6, 2009, 11:45 am
Scalloped Potato Gratin Recipe : Tyler Florence : Food Network Tartelette Vanilla Cupcakes Recipe With Picture - Joyofbaking.com A Dozen Geeky Cocktails For Your...
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dave k. posted an article on Papawow - Sep 4, 2009, 10:25 am
Although the end result will make you look like a culinary rockstar, this Fig and Gorgonzola Flatbread recipe is relatively easy.  The caramelize onions and the fresh figs add a sweet counterpoin...
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dave k. posted an article on Papawow - Sep 2, 2009, 9:30 am
Ah, the Loco Moco.  Take white rice, plop a fried hamburger patty on top (usually well-done), pour brown gravy over everything, and then top it all with a fried egg.  What hungry beast desig...
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dave k. posted an article on Papawow - Aug 31, 2009, 8:00 am
Caffeine has become so commonplace in our society that I'm starting to think it has become unavoidable.  I'm a big-time coffee aficionado (RYO Coffee, Latte Art, (STARBUCKS)RED Whole Bean...
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dave k. posted an article on Papawow - Aug 30, 2009, 1:48 pm
  Super-Charge Your Snacks: Caffeine-Infused Munchies : College Candy Butterfinger Buzz (Caffeinated) - Candy Blog 8 Ways to Lower Your Grocery Bill ...
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dave k. posted an article on Papawow - Aug 30, 2009, 1:42 pm
... I've been away on business and haven't had any time to write.
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dave k. posted an article on Papawow - Aug 23, 2009, 9:00 am
An Afternoon at Kajitsu with Chef Nishihara | Article The experiment continues: Yoghurt Whole-Wheat Bread | The Fresh Loaf Wasabi Prime: UnRecipe: Mah-hollah for Statehood Day! Na...
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dave k. posted an article on Papawow - Aug 22, 2009, 9:30 am
This is a take on a traditional Caprese salad but with 4 different types of tomatoes and the addition of Lemon Cucumbers.  Everything was given to us from our friend's garden (thank you Heath...
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dave k. posted an article on Papawow - Aug 20, 2009, 9:06 am
  OK OK, so Top Chef Masters ended last night and there's a lot of talk about "what should have" and "what could have."  The finale was exciting and more importantly, it was mouth-wat...
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dave k. posted an article on Papawow - Aug 19, 2009, 9:00 am
This luscious martini was a spur of the moment inspiration donned at the farmers market.  My friend Heather immediately thought of martinis after tasting samples of the Spicy Heirloom Tomato Juic...
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dave k. posted an article on Papawow - Aug 17, 2009, 9:00 am
Roast Your Own!  I've been reading much of the database of coffee knowledge accumulated at Sweet Maria's Roasting Supplies and came to the conclusion, "I can do that!"  Sometimes the...
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dave k. posted an article on Papawow - Aug 16, 2009, 1:00 pm

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dave k. posted an article on Papawow - Aug 15, 2009, 12:00 pm
What are these little green sprigs?  Sea Beans?  A Sea Bean is the salty, succulent plant called Salicornia that is also sometimes called glasswort, pickleweed, and marsh samphire (I grew up...
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dave k. posted an article on Papawow - Aug 14, 2009, 10:30 am
photo by Amy Koch I was at a friend's house for dinner and we were planning to make some stuffed figs as an appetizer... but upon returning from the store we realized we had forgot to buy the f...
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dave k. posted an article on Papawow - Aug 13, 2009, 8:35 am
I met fellow hop-head Brian Yaeger at a local beer tasting about a year ago at San Francisco's world-famous Jug Shop because I overheard someone in his group say something about Isla Vista. "Did y...
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