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Zen Eats Paris

I just came back from a much needed vacation with the family in France. This post is not the ultimate guide to eating in Paris, just a little glimpse at how we do it in the old country and it starts with a picnic at home. The abundance of delicious foods in every neighborhoods makes [...]

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A special menu for your Valentine.

Are you feeling ambitious? I compiled a few recipes for your Valentine’s day. If this menu doesn’t get you lucky, i don’t know what will. Just click on the pictures. It’ll take you right to the recipes. Enjoy!

Yukon Gold Potato Blinis

Ahi Tuna Tartare w/ Avocado, Crispy Shallots & Soy-Sesame Dressing

Ten-Spice Rack of Lamb with Cucumber-Mint [...]

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Happy New Year…

… from the beautiful mountains of Colorado! Our regular blogging schedule will resume when i’m back in New York City in a few days. Right now i’m busy cooking, skiing and surviving cougars, wolves and coyotes. And judging by the paw prints in the snow right outside my window.. the.. they’re looking for .. m.. [...]

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Menu for Hope 6

Would you like to win a food or wine prize, as well as feel good because you have given to a special charity? Then why not participate in the 2009 Menu For Hope!
Menu For Hope is an annual fundraising event in support of the UN World Food Program. It was started by Chez Pim about six [...]

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Zen eats Kyoto

As much as i would love to share with you the tastes, the smells and the sounds of my trip to Japan.. i couldn’t find a teleportation booth for sale on Ebay. So instead i tried to recreate in pictures the different moods of my adventure. My best advice to you, go visit Kyoto Foodie for [...]

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Kyoto Master Chef Yoshimi Tanigawa

Last week, Kyoto Kichisen Master Chef Yoshimi Tanigawa opened his doors to Michael of Kyoto Foodie, Marc of No Recipes and I. I don’t usually fly across the globe to do internships at fine restaurants but this opportunity was just too good to pass and i’m infinitely grateful to both Michael and Marc for inviting [...]

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Don’t expect much blogging this week…

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Zucchini Blossoms Tempura with Peekytoe Crab, Chili & Lime

I love to find zucchini blossoms at the market, they make a great light snack before a meal with a glass of chilled Lambrusco. If you’ve been following this blog for a while you might remember i prepared zucchini flowers with fresh ricotta and aromatic vegetables in a similar manner around this time last year. [...]

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And the winner is…

I can’t even begin to tell you how hard it is to pick a weiner winner when so many people submit their most delicious recipes. I thought about putting pictures of all the submissions on the wall and use a single dart to pick a winner but i announced last week the winning recipe will [...]

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Feed ME and WIN Jamie Oliver Cookbooks

We often say we eat with our eyes first and that’s exactly what this little contest is about. I want you to feed me, people. Feed me with delicious food from your favorite blogs for a chance to win a Jamie Oliver cookbook… or two. It could be anything from appetizers to entrees to desserts [...]

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