February 2011

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Oscars: “Christian Ale in ‘The Cider’” and “Zuckerburgers” (Snakebites – Half Cider/Half Ale, and Sliders with Chipotle Mayo)

27 February, 2011 in Appetizers, Drinks, Meat | 10 comments

Last entry! Got it in before the red carpet show! And these were the tough-to-pun-on films too…I bring you: Zuckerburgers:


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Oscars: “Soy Story 3″ and “The Kids Are All Rice” (Soy-Marinated and -Crusted Tofu Fries with Whole Grain Rice Salad)

27 February, 2011 in Appetizers, Pasta/Noodles, Side Dishes | 4 comments

Getting two nominees out in one post, here.


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Oscars: “Winter’s Bone Marrow” on “True Grits” (Roasted Marrow over Baked Cheese Grits)

27 February, 2011 in Meat, Side Dishes | 1 comment

This dish is about as decadent as a Marchesa gown. It is pretty much a fat fest. And it is out of this world – far and away my pick for “Best Oscar Dish.”


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Oscars: “Black and White Swans” (Swan-Shaped Black and White Cookies)

27 February, 2011 in Cookies | 12 comments

I’m black and white cookie fanatic, so this was a no-brainer.


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Oscars: “Increption” (3-Layer Mini-Gateaux de Crepes)

27 February, 2011 in Brunch, Eggs | 4 comments

Nominee Number 3: “Increption” – 3 layers of crepes with any filling your subconscious desires!


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Oscars: “The King’s Peach Cake” (King Cake with Peach-Ginger Filling)

26 February, 2011 in Bread | 7 comments

And the second nominee…”The King’s Peach Cake”!


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Oscars: “127 Hours in a Pickle” (Pickled Beets)

23 February, 2011 in Canning, DIY | 9 comments

Over the past several years I’ve gotten really into my annual Oscars party. I enjoy the actual awards show well enough…but what I really love about the awards season is coming up with ridiculous punning dishes based on Best Picture nominee titles. Such as…pickling beets for 127 Hours.

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