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Ramen Noodle Cold Salad

A lot of the country is starting to get into Fall weather. Not here in San Diego. Over the last 2 or 3 weeks we’ve had some of the hottest, muggiest weather in a long time thanks to 2 hurricanes … Continue reading

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Budget Stretching with Cheap Bastid

If you’re like me, you’ve been scratching your head for a couple of years wondering how long it’s going to be before you wake up one day to discover that you are now a vegetarian.  Not because you happen to … Continue reading

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Feta

At least two days a week I don’t get home from work until at least 9:30 at night.  On those days I’ll usually get a text from Mrs. CB asking me if I want a “Mega” when I get home. … Continue reading

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Momma Stellas Spanish Rice

According to Mrs. CB, Momma Stella made Spanish Rice fairly often and she was often drafted to be the rice “stirrer”.  “I’m not much of a cook, but I was a good stirrer,” confesses Mrs. CB. So last night, I … Continue reading

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Rustic Pot Pies

Within a month in November and December most of us usually cook a couple of family feasts.  Of course, as busy as restaurants are on Thanksgiving and Christmas, perhaps fewer of us are doing that.  That’s too bad because a … Continue reading

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