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The Keys to Having a Bad-Assed Pantry: Part 4 – Grains, Legumes and Other Dried Goods

So here we are, the end of the pantry-stocking world. It’s all about the dried goods. It may not seem that exciting but let me tell you, when the world collapses these are the items that are going to save your life.

19 October, 2012 – 10:00 | By Violet Séverine Blanchard | Posted in Food |

The Keys To Having A Bad-Assed Pantry: Part 3 – Sauces & Condiments

Part 3 of Violet Séverine Blanchard’s guide to getting your pantry in order.

12 October, 2012 – 09:00 | By Violet Séverine Blanchard | Posted in Food |

Keys to Having a Bad-Assed Pantry, Part 2: Oils & Vinegars

Okay, you’ve accumulated all the spices you need. Now what? Violet Séverine Blanchard schools you on the wet stuff: oils for fattiness and vinegars for acidity and flavor.

5 October, 2012 – 09:00 | By Violet Séverine Blanchard | Posted in Food |

Keys to Having a Bad-Assed Pantry, Part 1: Spices

Are you one of those people who complain about how expensive it is to cook for themselves? Or perhaps you have a friend who says that all the time. I say to you (or your sad, hungry friend), that’s nonsense! The problem is this, beginner cook. You don’t have a stocked pantry.

28 September, 2012 – 09:00 | By Violet Séverine Blanchard | Posted in Food |

Don’t Touch My Taco

Authenticity is nice and fine but cooking should be fun. “Fusion is confusion” is a stupid rhyme. I made a new rhyme for you: “Suspicious can be delicious.” Just make your tacos delicious and let the food police argue about ruining tradition.

24 July, 2012 – 12:30 | By Violet Séverine Blanchard | Posted in Food, Recipes |

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