Whatever Emeril Wants

August 15, 2011 by Tanya
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[as dictated to Tanya] Whatever I want—I get. Yup. That is my motto. Emeril rules! This is no arbitrary rule. It is a household rule followed by all who dare to enter my domain. Emeril Wolfgang gets whatever his heart desires. And I desire lots of stuff.

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Roasted Potato Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing

August 12, 2011 by Tanya
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I’ve been watching more Food Network lately. I’ve always liked the channel (my cat’s name is Emeril after all) but I don’t consider myself a regular viewer. Sometimes I go for months without watching while other times I watch daily. The other day I saw Paula Deen make the most delicious potato salad that made [...]

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Oven-Roasted Beef Brisket

August 10, 2011 by Tanya
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The other day I was watching one of Bobby Flay’s shows on Food Network. The topic was beef brisket, which is not one of my favorite cuts of beef. But, oh boy. It looked so-o-o-o-o-o-o-o good. By the end of the show, not only did I want to lick the TV screen, I also had [...]

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Behavior Unbecoming of a Feline

August 8, 2011 by Tanya
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[as dictated to Tanya] My mommy accused me of behavior unbecoming of a feline and put me in a timeout. This makes no sense to me. I am a feline. How can my behavior be unbecoming? It is impossible! We felines are well-known for our superior behavior, beauty and brains. I do not understand how [...]

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Rhubarb Dream Dessert

August 5, 2011 by Tanya
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I grew up eating rhubarb desserts – bars, cobblers, crisps – pretty much any dessert that used rhubarb. This happens to be my favorite one. It’s a great combination of sweet and sour. Growing up, we always had dessert. Today, dessert is a treat, rather than standard part of my meal. Since I prefer savory [...]

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Granola Fruitcakes

August 3, 2011 by Tanya
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Pancakes are the quintessential breakfast food. When they are great – you can’t beat them. But, too often, I find restaurant pancakes chewy and bland, so I was on the lookout for a great homemade version. Fortunately a few months ago, I discovered a recipe from Brown Eyed Baker that changed my life. It’s become [...]

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