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Quickie: On Vacay

Erin L. — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 03:17:33 +0000

So I’ve been MIA since I’ve stuck to my New Year’s resolution to travel my ass off through 2012. I’m on stop #4 visiting my mom in Hawai’i after Lancaster, Calgary, & Boston and wanted to share some ono grinds from today’s trip to the Aloha Stadium Swap Meet. This kailua bbq pork sammie blew my mind!

iPhone users can follow my adventures in photos on Instagram. @SincereFoodLove

Mahalo!

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Quickie: American Sardine Bar

Erin L. — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 22:19:51 +0000

Walked by the American Sardine Bar today on my way to the park and behold, the sardine can is up! Signage usually means an opening date is nigh… and their website says “Opening Very Soon”. YAY!

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Quickie: Chef Gordon Ramsay Siting!

Erin L. — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 03:17:55 +0000

Went to meet my sister at our favorite sushi spot, Izumi, and found myself steps away from Gordon Ramsay filming! He’s hosting an episode of Kitchen Nightmares at Chiarella’s Ristorante at Tasker & Passyunk. I was just in time to see him exit the back kitchen for one of his signature rants. Swoon!

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Status: Mac-less

Erin L. — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:45:00 +0000

It was trick & treat for me this Halloween. My trusty lil MacBook died, but less time on the internets means more in the kitchen. From belly-warming chicken pot pie in mine to an eclectic autumnal class with Pumpkin BYO in Cook‘s studio kitchen, I have plenty of food love treats you won’t want to miss!

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Status: Izumi

Erin L. — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 01:20:04 +0000

Headed for sushi at Izumi on Passyunk with my sister. Their sushi and non-sushi offerings are fan-fucking-tastic! Tuna tataki, please.

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Status: Ramen the Healer

Erin L. — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 02:49:21 +0000

I will forever be in awe of the healing properties of ramen.

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Quickie: Birthday Cake Pancakes

Erin L. — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 14:19:47 +0000

It’s official: Sprinkles make the world go ’round. I woke up one morning on my trip to Sarasota to find Sunshine in pancake mode… birthday cake pancake mode! Might as well celebrate our un-birthdays together since we’re missing real birthdays this year.

Check out How Sweet It Is for the cake batter pancake recipe and drool-worthy photos. Then celebrate an unbirthday of your own!

So I just realized there is something to celebrate… this is my 100th post!!

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Quickie: Taste Twice

Erin L. — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 22:48:33 +0000

I cruised through Target this afternoon and a notebook caught my eye. I’ll stick with my treasured Moleskine but I really love the quote on the cover of this one.

“We write to taste life twice, in the moment and in retrospection.”

Anaïs Nin

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Status: Eat Pray Love

Erin L. — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 19:08:04 +0000

Just finished watching Eat Pray Love. Corny as it may sound, it shared a great deal of wisdom that I need in my life right now… and offered the realization that I absolutely MUST spend 4 months of my life eating my way through Italy!

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Status: No Excuses

Erin L. — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 20:45:42 +0000

A whole year + 2 months and this lady is officially funemployed… which takes me back to last August’s post. I REALLY don’t have an excuse but to spread my food love on the regular, now. Looking forward to sharing w. you all! http://nolovemoresincere.com/2010/08/24/no-excuse-blogging/

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VDay Din: Crab Cakes + Dill Scalloped Potatoes + Asparagus a la Dre <3

Erin L. — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:42:26 +0000

Last Valentine’s Day, Dre outdid himself with delicious fried chicken cordon bleu and asparagus-champagne risotto. This year was even better, as Dre spent the afternoon crafting another impressive dinner. I may let him take the reigns in the kitchen more often!

Crab Cakes + Dill Scalloped Potatoes + Asparagus

Filed under: Quickie, Weekend Update Tagged: asparagus, au gratin, crab, crab cake, dinner, potato, potatoes, romantic, scalloped potatoes, Valentine, Valentines, Valentines Day

VDay Bfast: Pecan Bananas Foster French Toast a la Dre <3

Erin L. — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:33:12 +0000

Each Valentine’s Day, Dre takes over the kitchen and cooks up his own food love for me. This year was no different as I waited anxiously for breakfast in bed. Mmmm…

Pecan Bananas Foster French Toast in bed

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Quickie: Marathon Catering

Erin L. — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 14:50:02 +0000

I can’t believe it’s been 10 months still I started at Marathon. I’ve learned so much about how a family-run six-restaurant local chain with successful catering & private event departments functions and thrives. My role began as the Director of Sales & Marketing, but when our event planner left, I was tossed right back into the private events world and juggling many hats. There’s certainly pros and cons to every job, but I truly appreciate the times I get to let my talents shine. With the recent update of our catering menu, I had the opportunity to shoot some photos of the amazing food we deliver to Philadelphia businesses every day. Let’s eat!

Rise + Shine

Jay’s Hand-Cut Turkey Sandwich

Market Salad

Sweet + Salty

I can’t speak of Marathon Catering & Events without a shout-out to my office ladies.
You bring (update: brought) sunshine into each of my work days! Thank you.

Marathon Catering & Private Events
215.561.0500 | www.eatmarathon.com/catering

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Quickie: Grande Order @ Taco Bell

Erin L. — Sun, 02 May 2010 21:13:56 +0000

A long night at work last night called for a late fast food run. Thank god for the late night Taco Bell/KFC on 24th & Passyunk so Dre could tempt his health with the Double Down and I could calm a T-Bell craving. As usual, the line was long and slow. This time, however, I could actually excuse it thanks to the amazing sacks of fast-food Mexican that hit the counter soon after. $83.16 + tax later, these dudes walked away with 42 soft tacos & 42 beefy 5-layer burritos. Cheers, men, but I feel sorry for any women you’re going home to bed to!

42 Soft Tacos & 42 Beefy 5-layer Burritos @ Taco Bell

Thanks to @MealTicket – CityPaper’s Food & Drink Blog – for the retweet!

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Quickie: Yogurt & Granola w. Blackberries + BLT w. Sriracha Mayo

Erin L. — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 18:55:46 +0000

Seeing that I work 6 day weeks for 5 weeks straight, I had to make the most of my one & only day off this week. Once I peeled myself out of bed after a much needed sleep session (interrupted too often by allergy/cold induced coughing fits), I knew I needed some fuel to get through the chores on my list. I set out for the kitchen on a quest for Sunday Brunch for 1. 15 minutes later, I came out with a bowl of Dannon Light & Fit Vanilla Yogurt topped with Cascadian Farm Oat & Honey Granola and fresh whole blackberries for the breakfast half of brunch.

Vanilla Yogurt & Granola w. Blackberries

A classic BLT with Sriracha mayo was a perfect match to complete my brunch couple. And so the rainy day laundry & cleaning & bloggin begins…

BLT w. Sriracha Mayo

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Quickie: Grilled Somen Tuna Steak & Chili Oil Bok Chok

Erin L. — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 01:40:04 +0000

Waiting on the new external, so here’s a quick little treat to hold you over! I defrosted an individual tuna steak, marinated it in Somen dressing, & seared it on each side. While my grill marks set, I tossed baby bok choy in my wok with Somen dressing, chili-infused macadamia nut oil, minced garlic, chicken stock, & a splash of fish sauce until wilted and flavorful. In under 15 minutes, I had a perfect, healthy dinner for 1.

Grilled Somen Tuna & Chili Oil Bok Choy

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Quickie: Everything Bagel w/ Homemade Veggie Cream Cheese

Erin L. — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 14:05:05 +0000

I’m alive, I promise! I’ve had to take a temporary hiatus from blogging between computer issues & a much needed vacay. Thought I’d share some quick food love with you this great Friday in Spring. I fell in love with my chef’s veggie cream cheese at the Philly Mag Martini Madness event this past week at work. Man, I was thrilled there was some leftover to schmear on my toasted everything bagel this morn. I loved the ample cucumber & peppers (a few years ago you’d never hear that out of my mouth, or in my mouth for that matter) and it’s fresh veggie taste has me excited to start my garden this weekend.

Everything Bagel w/ Homemade Veggie Cream Cheese

Happy Spring, readers! I promise to be back in the swing soon with lots of amazing food love to share!

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Quickie: Sauteed Pierogies & Brussels Sprouts

Erin L. — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 02:32:08 +0000

Tuesday night, I found myself with an empty house and a surplus of Brussels sprouts inching their way to the trash bin. My Polish heritage inspired me to rescue the mini cabbages by pairing them with pierogies. I followed my usual Sauteed Brussels Sprouts recipe. Lazy & hungry, I resorted to boiling some frozen Poppy’s Potato, Swiss, & Monterey Jack Pierogies and quickly browned them in butter. I think I just discovered a new comfort dinner!

Sauteed Pierogies & Brussels Sprouts

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Quickie: Griddled Ham, Turkey, & Swiss Sandwich w/ Spicy Remoulade

Erin L. — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 03:00:38 +0000

The snow’s coming again! We got 28″ over the weekend and now, 3 days later, Philadelphia is putting the “Closed” sign back up as we expect 12-18″ more. I’m actually enjoying being stuck in the house as I’ve had more time to cook. For dinner tonight, I made a perfect belly-warming sandwich – Maple-Honey Ham, Roasted Turkey, & Lorraine Swiss w/ leftover Spicy Remoulade on Potato Bread, griddled with Garlic-Herb Butter.

So… effin’… good!

Griddled Ham, Turkey, & Swiss Sandwich w/ Spicy Remoulade

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Quickie: Southern Catfish Burritos

Erin L. — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:17:23 +0000

With Dre getting done work at late, I have to think of quick, easy dinners for us. Last week, I whipped up what I call “Southern Burritos.” I seasoned Catfish Fillets with Minced Garlic, Tony Chachere’s seasoning, Sriracha, & Olive Oil and pan-fried them in bacon fat.

Burritos aren’t complete without rice & beans, so Dre made some Rice-a-Roni (read: quick) with sauteed Red Peppers & Onion to jazz it up a bit. Glory Foods Seasoned Blackeyed Peas are a favorite go-to side dish and were a perfect addition. After adding the Catfish, Rice, & Beans to a Whole Wheat Tortilla, we topped them off with Romaine & Sour Cream for delicious Southern Catfish Burritos!

Southern Catfish Burrito

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