Category Archives: Good Eats

Cola Chicken

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Monique

Its been ten years since I left my apartment in Beijing.  Just thinking about my year abroad brings a smile to my face.  So many new experiences…  So many new friends… and so many delicious dishes. At the time that … Continue reading →

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Lemon Icebox Pie

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Monique

This lemon icebox pie might just be the ultimate hot weather dessert. It has all of the cooling qualities of ice cream, the fruity tartness of an sorbet and a crunchy and slightly salty crust to balance it all out. … Continue reading →

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Simple Syrup…Really Simple

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Monique

Please, please, please make your own simple syrup.  Why anyone would buy it from the store for $3 just boggles my mind.  While it’s got about 1000+ uses in the kitchen, it truly is one of the simplest things you … Continue reading →

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Watermelon Lemonade

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Monique

Okay. it is officially hot. I must sound like the world’s biggest weather wimp, but somebody, please turn the a/c on! Don’t get me wrong, I love the sun. I really do. I just love it more when I am … Continue reading →

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