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Cook: Juicy Loin
This recipe was inspired by Alton Brown’s baby back rib recipe. The rub actually makes more than one recipe. Just store it in an airtight container for the next time. Chipotle-Rubbed Pork Loin Rub […]
Articles by Marion Branch
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Feast: Your Eyes
I love the Baltimore Farmer’s Market & Bazaar. It is a fantastic mashup of city and rural, local and international. Farmers’ tables with local produce are next to stalls with Thai, Mexican, and French foods […]
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Drink: It was a dark and stormy night…
The day started out great. I got up really early then walked a mile to yoga class. I did an hour’s worth of up dogging, downward dogging, breathing, stretching, and lots of other yoga stuff. […]
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Cook – The Farmer’s Market Haul
I admit it. I have a crush on Marcus Samuelsson. Alas, he has a beautiful wife so I must content myself with reading his Facebook and Twitter updates. His tweet linking to a recipe for […]
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Drink: Finca Flichman Extra Brut
Finca Flichman Extra Brut Mendoza, Argentina Price: About $12 As a rule, I always keep a bottle of sparkling wine in the fridge. It’s a great way to take the edge of a bad day […]
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Cook – What To Do With a Free Lobster
I was meandering through the Baltimore Farmer’s Market yesterday and noticed that Salt River Lobster had a trivia question posted. I stepped up and offered what I thought might be the correct answer. Moments later, […]
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COOK: Quinoa — Queen of Casseroles
I got my first taste of quinoa under a bridge. Well it was the under the I-83 viaduct at the Baltimore Farmers’ Market & Bazaar. The Mushroom Stand sells a mushroom and quinoa dish that […]
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COOK: How to Cook a Steak that will Win Friends and Influence People
When it’s seasoned and pan seared, the rib-eye gets a spicy crust and the fat gets all crispy and makes my eyes roll back in my head. Mmmmmmm…What? Oh! I’m back. What I’m saying is that […]
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DRINK: Paloma – It’s Like a Margarita…But Cheaper and Fizzy
Like most Americans, I like to celebrate Cinco de Mayo by drinking some tequila. Now, I can make a killer margarita. However the effort of making a proper margarita can sometimes take more energy than […]
FEAST
FEAST: Aloha Sushi
I admit it. 95% of my restaurant experiences these days are carryout. I like to eat my dinner laying on my couch and sipping a glass of wine, or beer, or a cocktail. I don’t […]