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Thursday, January 6

Creamy chicken and risotto.

Sauteed chicken in a cream sauce with rosemary, poultry seasoning, artichokes and a splash of white port. Served on a bed of risotto.

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Wednesday, January 5

Creamy sweet potato & rosemary soup.

This was waiting for me when I got back from my trip. I'm not the biggest sweet potato fan but this was really tasty. Served with olive oil & rosemary sourdough. It was good, Mom.

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Tuesday, January 4

Southwestern casserole.

Bell peppers, corn, chili beans, and a bunch of other stuff that I was too busy stuffing my face with to stop and identify. Really delicious. Served with a cranberry/orange/almond salad and balsamic vinaigrette. Nicely done, Janice Walsh.

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Monday, January 3

Chimay slushie.

That's right. Frozen and thawed beer. I don't mind telling you it was delicious. Icy, concentrated beer. Thanks to absent-mindedness and Justin Jordan, not necessarily in that order.

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Sunday, January 2

Soft taco.

Taco Bell = my favorite roadtrip food.

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Saturday, January 1

Sticky toffee pudding.

Another of Oma's masterpieces. Cakey, gooey, rich & decadent, eight kinds of amazing. Served with a Dutch yogurt topping and a brown sugar rum sauce.

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Friday, December 31

Bread & jam.

Filipino bread with butter and orange marmalade. I was all about this, and the green tea accompaniment. Totes delish.

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Thursday, December 30

Bagel.

Andrew took us to a Jewish brunch place where they serve latkes, eggs, fruit salad, toast or bagel, coffee, tea and any combination of the above. I wasn't too hungry so I just ordered a bagel and cream cheese. The waitress saw no reason why she shouldn't tell me just how boring that was, and came back with a small salad on the plate just to show me what was what.

There went her tip.

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Wednesday, December 29

Pho.

Vietnamese with Andrew & Jon. Noodles and thinly sliced beef in an amazing broth, served with bean sprouts, Thai basil and lime wedges. Really filling and delicious. Kudos, Andy. And bigup to you.

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Tuesday, December 28

Samosas.

Went out for Indian with Andrew & Jon. These are fried veggie patties and were delicious. Stuffed with potatoes, peas and probably countless other ingredients, and served with a cooling mint raita. I'm going to recreate this one, for sure. So tasty.

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Monday, December 27

Spring rolls.

Thanks to Mrs Cabaluna for these. Filled with mushrooms and all kinds of vegetables, and served with a spicy vinegar dipping sauce. This is a before picture; I was too busy scarfing them down to get an after picture.

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Sunday, December 26

Assorted Dutch pastries.

For anyone who doesn't know, my Oma is a master of all things culinary. People go crazy for her food and with good reason. This platter was for a little family reunion we had in Toronto a couple of weeks ago.

Included: almond biscotti, almond tarts, Dutch butter cookies, java cookies.

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Saturday, December 25

Savory French toast.

Topped with cheese, sliced tomato, fresh chives, salt and black pepper. One of my favorite breakfasts! Brought to you by Oma van Pelt.

And by you I mean me.

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Friday, December 24

"Steak & potatoes."

Arrived safely at Oma & Opa's, just in time for happy hour and this delicious meal. Beef tenderloin with a toasted pecan beurre brun, puffed potato puddings and creamed spinach. Oma's food never fails to amaze, as many a mouth will testify.

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Thursday, December 23

Chicken wings.

Went to Buffalo Wild Wings for Boneless Thursdays. Smothered in mild wing sauce and served with ranch dressing for dipping. I love me some boneless wings. You know, it's been said that Mike's wings are the best I've ever had. Hey Mike, remember when I said that? Just something to think about.

Also, probably the worst sweet tea I've ever had. Better luck next time, B-Dubs.

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Wednesday, December 22

Chocolate chip cookies.

I'm considering changing the name of this blog to Jon Save Cuisine. The man is an artist and these were some of the best chocolate chip cookies I've ever had.

Jonathan, you...complete.....my blog.

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Tuesday, December 21

Breakfast.

A classic. Eggs with cheese, lil smokies and toast. Served with a side of Seinfeld. Again, courtesy of Jonny Walsh.