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Ritz Cracker Chicken
I tried this recipe with some leftover Ritz crackers I had. The result was tasty, and again made me realize that you can cook using Ritz crackers as an ingredient. It doesn’t take…
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Monument Trail Loop
We parked the car at the lot at the peak of high point state park, first visiting the monument before setting off on a hike. There are restrooms at the parking lot near…
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Cajun Fish with Creamy Sauce
When I had tried to buy cod in America to cook with previously, it would always fall apart, resulting in something that could not be eaten. Since then, I had been avoiding cooking…
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Shades of Death Trail
I was unable to find the address for the parking lot. However, if you enter “Shades of Death Trail” into Google Maps, the directions will lead you right to the parking lot at…
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Blueberry “Buckle” Crumb Cake
When I made this cake, the following conversation ensued between my husband and myself: Husband: Ah, coffee cake. Me: This isn't coffee cake, it's crumble cake. Husband: No, it's called "coffee cake." Me:…
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Japanese Sweet Potato and Hot Dog Salad
I thought that sweet potatoes were the same thing as satsumaimo, so imagine my incredible shock when I came to America, bought a sweet potato, and cut into it for the first time. If you…
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The Ritz-Carlton’s Blueberry Muffins
I bought some blueberries hoping to make blueberry scones, but they end up going into muffins. However, I think they came out well. Occasionally, we have some maple sugar in the house, and…
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Easy Garlic Miso glazed Cabbage
My daughter hesitates to eat leafy vegetables, but will eat cabbage depending on how it is prepared. Her favorite is microwaved shredded cabbage with butter, soy sauce, and powdered kaibashira. Of course, the…
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Swedish Fluffy Cinnamon Raisin Buns
In Japan there was a very popular movie called “Kamome Shokudo” that came out in 2006. Even twenty years later, the movie is still popular in Japan. Because of the movie, there was…
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Vietnamese-Style Shrimp Noodle Bowls
When you start to see signs saying “Chilled Chinese noodles now available” while walking around town in Japan, it makes you think, “Ah, summer has arrived.” However, you won’t hear this in America,…
