Monthly Archives: July 2013

The Negroni: My New Favorite Cocktail. Italian Band giuda On The Stereo.

If you follow the ISITK Facebook page, you’ll have noticed that I’ve been on holiday in Italy. Just got back last night after two really fun weeks. We started off in Verbania on the shores of Lake Maggiore, went over … Continue reading

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Pasta From The Pier. Dancing Around To Mind Fish.

I know….I’m sorry, but I do have a kind of sick sense of humor. How about I make up for that with this fun casserole full of creamy pasta and crunchy fish fillets. Deliciously different. Pasta From The Pier Ingredients: … Continue reading

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Silver Palate Chocolate Chip Cookies. Fantastic New Song From Andy Robinson.

In honor of the Silver in the recipe title, here are a few Chemistry jokes. Q: Anyone know any jokes about sodium? A: Na Helium walks into a bar, The bartender says “We don’t serve noble gasses in here.” Helium … Continue reading

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Bacon Wrapped Pork Loin Steaks With Lemony Giant Couscous. BRNS On Loud.

Q: What happened when the pig pen broke? A: The pigs had to use a pencil! Yes, it has degenerated to that kind of humor around here. At least there is a yummy recipe to make up for it. Pork … Continue reading

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Bombay Sapphire East Gin & Tonic. Drinking With Ben Caron On The Stereo.

And I drank the gin. For a nice change up to your G&T, substitute Bombay Sapphire East Gin. It gives the drink a decidedly exotic slant. Bombay Sapphire East Gin & Tonic Ingredients: 1 1/2 parts Bombay Sapphire East Gin … Continue reading

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Short And Sweet. Raspberry Tartlets.

Hardly a recipe at all here, just a great idea for a super easy and very elegant dessert. All you do is pair some raspberries with jam or lemon curd in purchased mini tart shells. Aren’t they sweet looking? Raspberry … Continue reading

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Steak Pizzaiola. New Music From DeLooze.

Just one of those WTF moments. No deer on the menu today, but a dreamy Steak Pizzaiola is. Think tender beef in a thick tomato based sauce packed with vegetables and fresh herbs. Dear me, it was good. Steak Pizzaiola … Continue reading

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Egg Fried Rice With Prawns And Peas. New Music From Medicine.

Isn’t this one of the creepiest photos you’ve seen? Ew. If you are going to dress up your prawns, make sure you start with this recipe. It is a simple, but very irresistible version of Fried Rice. Another tried and … Continue reading

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Elbows With Tomato Meat Sauce and Four Cheeses. New Music From Department M.

Any recipe that has four cheeses in it will undoubtedly capture my attention. This pasta dish reminded me of unlayered lasagna. The cloves in the sauce gives it a nice depth and the cheese is, well, cheesy perfection. Elbows With … Continue reading

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Salted Caramel Turtle Triangles. New Music From Blouse.

Oh, maybe this video is here because it has a turtle in it. I know you know I have a thing for the whole salted caramel thing, so these gooey, pecan packed cookie bars were right up my alley. Using … Continue reading

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