Monthly Archives: November 2010

Balsamic Vinegar: The Perfect Foodie Gift

Posted on November 27, 2010 by Juliana  |  No Comments >
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Whenever the conversation turns to cooking, my 94-year-old grandmother loves to ask (as if she hasn’t asked it a hundred times before), “What is that vinegar called again? Ballsack?” I always answer earnestly, “Yes, Grandma, it’s called ballsack vinegar,” because … Continue reading →

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Viva Editions Offers 20% Off All Books!

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Juliana  |  No Comments >
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Great news for holiday shoppers! Our publisher, Viva Editions, and their parent company, Cleis Press, are offering 20% off all books ordered on both of their websites, through December 31st, 2010. The Lazy Gourmet won’t be out until spring, but … Continue reading →

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Thanks for the Sweet Potatoes

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Robin  |  3 Comments >
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My mother’s sister, Janet, was quite possibly sweetest person I’ve ever known. A pretty lady who had a kind word for everyone and always—and I mean that quite literally—had a smile on her face. But my mom used to tell me tales of the feisty and rebellious girl Janet was back in the day. Continue reading →

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Feeling Crabby? Roast Dungeness Crab in Spicy Paprika Butter

Posted on November 20, 2010 by Robin  |  4 Comments >
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The first Saturday of November may be just a regular day to most people, but for my husband and me, it is sacred: It is opening day of non-commercial Dungeness crab fishing season. Two weeks before the professional crabbers are … Continue reading →

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Super Lazy Wild Mushroom Quiche

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Robin  |  No Comments >
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I know what you guys are thinking. Quiche is not gourmet. Unless. . . what if I made it with a pile of wild mushrooms that I collected myself, slogging around for hours in the muddy woods on a brisk … Continue reading →

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Cooking for Geeks

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Juliana  |  No Comments >
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When it comes to your TV-viewing preferences, do you have a hard time choosing between cooking shows and Mythbusters? Do you wonder why medium-rare steak is so popular? Why cooked egg whites turn white? Why you might want to salt … Continue reading →

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Smoked Herring Smörgås

Posted on November 7, 2010 by Juliana  |  No Comments >
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One of our favorite appetizers from The Lazy Gourmet is our version of the Scandinavian open-faced sandwich (smørrebrød, smørbrød, and smörgås to the Danes, Norwegians, and Swedes). Smörgås are a diverse and adaptable traditional dish that look beautiful and are … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Two Lazy Gourmets!

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Robin and Juliana  |  1 Comment >
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Welcome to our new food blog, twolazygourmets.com. First let us introduce ourselves. We are Robin Donovan and Juliana Gallin, two very lazy gourmets and coauthors of The Lazy Gourmet: Magnificent Meals Made Easy (look for it in bookstores in May … Continue reading →

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