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Lazyness is bliss. Especially after a daylong hot humid weather. So what does a lazy person who is tired of take out and sandwiches prepare for dinner other than a bland instant ramen? He prepares a quesadilla. With mushrooms, black olives, green olives, cheddar cheese and Turkish pepperoni. Very flexible. Highly recommended.

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I have been trying to eat reasonably these days... I (try to) refrain from eating greasy food, try (very hard) not to think about chocolate and ice cream and (occasionaly) eat half of what I usually eat. It is either that or a new wardrobe (and artery).

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Here is another interesting version of the Gum Mastic Pudding recipe I posted earlier. This time with Earl Grey... Earl Grey tea leaves added an earthy flavor to the pudding. Next time, I will try with Lapsang Souchong. Earl Grey Pudding

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It was right after my graduation... Baking Fairy and I were residing at the foggy 22nd and Balboa in San Francisco. I was desperately looking for work, she was still studying... We needed a change, so we decided to take a trip to LA. To make the trip more enjoyable, we decided to take Highway 1. I guess it added a couple of exhausting hours to the ...

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It is hot hot hot in İstanbul. Even Ralph had to wear a hat to protect from the sun. Hot, humid, chilly, rainy, foggy, snowy... we (including Ralph) really don't mind at The Mansion. As long as we breathe, we eat. Whatever falls (or shall I say starts to fall) on the ground, Ralph grabs it. Then we discuss the latest trends in dieting. Next thing you know, ...

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