Daily Archives: April 14, 2013

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Mad Men Open Thread: Season 6, Episode 3

Mad_Men_Season_6,_Promotional_PosterWelcome back, folks. Sad to see another weekend go by, but excited for a new episode of Mad Men. Last week left us with so many questions (well, me at least anyways). I’m excited to see what “doorways” our characters go through this season and where each one leads them.

If you missed out because you don’t have cable, AMC has made the premiere available online until April 30, 2013.  My comments will be a little late this week since I’ll be headed back from the airport during the show, but they will be there!

WARNING: THIS POST WILL CONTAIN SPOILERS! IF YOU DON’T WANT TO BE SPOILED, STAY OUT! Continue reading →

Recipe Sunday: Orecchiette with Ground Turkey and Broccolini

Pasta with bolognese sauce is a staple in our house, but as I’ve gotten “older”, I find that ground beef sometimes sits heavy in my stomach after dinner, particularly if I go overboard with the garlic. I recently started substituting ground beef with ground turkey in my bolognese, and have been thrilled with the results. The ground turkey absorbs all the flavors of the onions and garlic, while making the sauce light, or as light as a bolognese can be. Even though this recipe is not a traditional bolognese, it has all the ingredients I love: onions, garlic, and tomatoes. Also, the broccolini gives it a nice splash of color and texture. Serves 4. Continue reading →