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Update 2012…
 
Alas! Border’s is no longer with us as of January, 2012.

This sweet oasis of comfort, warmth, deliciousness and conviviality, generously overflowing with a plethora of fine reading materials, closed its North County doors to us forever in late 2011.

The piece below was written back in 4/21/2009 when dreams were starting to make a comeback, hopes were running high, and coffee shops abounded at every corner.

I will always remember fondly those halcyon moments of  idyllic bliss…

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I'm your companion, your lovey, more loyal and true than all the universe. You can do no wrong... and I live to love you, adore you. You are my heaven. May I make a little request? Would it be ever so much to have a bit of yummy delicious food? It does give my heart such paws...

OH, you say…

but how easy is it to provide Dear Fido with yummy delicious food – anything will just about do!

And, you will be right, for Dear Fido and Fidette have some of the least discriminatory palates in the whole pet kingdom!

And yet… when you give Dear Fido a taste treat he holds dear, his whole body wags for joy, and his huge warm loving heart almost bursts with delight.

Fido and Fidette are gourmands to the max!

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The Mystique of Egypt – Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations – Foul (Ful) and Koshari (Koshary)

Anthony Bourdain, traveling chef extraordinaire. Anthony will take you on unforgettable trips to unimaginable places. His life is a culinary fairytale. Click HERE to see a selection of his books on Amazon. Special Favorites: A Cook’s Tour: Global Adventures in Extreme Cuisines, No Reservations: Around the World on an Empty Stomach

Don’t ask me why, but this dish captured my memory and my heart the first time I saw it over a year ago. It stuck with me. That’s the power of Anthony Bourdain.

I’ve gradually collected the following items as if through osmosis without effort or thought:

* can of fava beans
* onions
* eggs for boiling
* seasonings
* spices
* rice
* noodles

It’s been in my dreams…

It might have been the vibrant energy of the street vendors… somehow the sights and sounds of Egyptian carts come threw the screen and you imagine the air fragrant and alive with sound and movement.

In all the excitement of these shows, I had mixed TWO Bourdain Egyptian recipes into one.

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Delicious Zero Calorie Miracle Noodles - Click HERE to Purchase Miracle Noodles at Miracle Noodle.com.

Miracle Noodles provide a fine comfort noodle food with zero calories.
 
These enormously popular shirataki noodles fill you up without “filling you out.” They have a mild flavor that absorbs sauces and seasonings exremely well. They’ve taken the US by storm.
 
Soak in hot water before cooking, then simply add to any of your noodle dishes. These noodles swell up in your tummy thereby helping you feel full.
 
Be sure to add plenty vegetables such as spinach, mushrooms, edamame, broccoli, carrots, bean sprouts, chicken, tofu, roast beef, zucchini, snow peas, red cabbage, lettuce, peppers, anything you like for a delicious noodle dish.

Want Miracle Noodles Now? Get them here.

Miracle Noodles are 'naturally derived' noodles that are made from a very special Japanese yam. Some varieties such as Kelp Noodles are made from sodium alginate, a chemical sea vegetable derivative. Alone, the noodles have very little flavor. But as a base for a noodle dish, they can be delicious. The noodles are neutral in flavor and easily absorb the flavors of seasonings, spices, broths, vegetables and meats. To Order, Click HERE.

Famed and Beloved in Japan – Tried, Trusted and True – Made from the Japanese Yam, All Vegetarian, Filling and Versatile! This is a low carb and low glycemic noodle product.

Our Honest Review

(We Love These So Much that We Decided to Promote Them and Help Sell Them. : )

Also: A Note About Kelp Noodles

Both Kelp Noodles and Yam Noodles are derived from a thickener and a base. Their major benefit is to offer a unique noodle type texture to vegetable and sauce dishes while helping to create a sense of fullness. Kelp Noodles are derived from Sodium Alginate and are relatively high in sodium. Yam Noodles contain no sodium.

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Call it a fruit or call it a vegetable, ithe tomato is one of the most beloved fresh staples in the entire food world.

What would the world be like without tomatoes? No pizza sauce, no spaghetti, raviolis, no juicy hamburgers with fresh tomatoes or ketchup. Everytime I go to the store, every visit always includes some tomatoes…

The other day we stopped by a “regular” grocery store…

One of those cavernous and colorful big box stores that blanket the landscape with universally recognizable names such as Ralph’s, Vons, Albertsons, Stater Brothers. This particular store is particularly inviting, I must say.

In fact, we inevitably drop by this store before others because of the warm, cozy halogen lighting that spreads cheery light so lovingly on colorful endcaps with deli goodies, Pizza, Salads, tasty treats.

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Fresh "RAW" Organic Corn on the Cob

Organic Corn on the Cob fresh from the local health food store. A rarity! Did someone say RAW? They did indeed…

Your Recipes – Beloved, Secret Recipes from Friends and Family Around the World

There's no place like home... and no more yummy deliciousness than home cooking. In celebration of the best cooking in the world, we feature your home recipes. It's true that this image is bereft of food... but, it's about being cozy, comfy, in anticipation of a lovely, warm meal with loved ones and home.

Hi All!

I’m Celia, and my favorite recipes of all time are Peking Duck Tortillas and Lettuce Wraps with Corn and Oysters! Go figure!

But, when I had them as a kid, they were phenomenal. You make your own flour tortillas with pastry flour, good (organic!) lard, (I know, i know… it’s up to you if you want to use organic vegetable fat or better yet, mild flavored coconut butter), and dash of salt.

Honestly, I’m getting more and more away from eating little animals who may have a very sad life in some awful factory farm, but for now, my family does eat meat. (My Mom is a gourmet cook)

Roll them out and heat in griddle – it’s the natural lard that makes all the difference.

Then, add naturally roasted free range happy-raised duck pieces, scallions, and hoisin sauce (use only the real deal, otherwise, no yum factor) from the oriental market.

This is so good and so simple, but the idea of eating a duck just isn’t the same as it used to be as a kid.

Great news tho – you can substitute slices of naturally fermented organic baked tofu – it’s still awesome beyond belief! (Note: Always eat naturally fermented tofu – then it’s good for you, and that’s why it’s safe in the Orient. They use fermented soy cake and thus, have no bad side effects. Hey – always consult with your doctor as I’m just a Site visitor and friend of YDF)

Okay, how about oyster wraps? Well, to be honest, when you saute very special dehydrated oysters with corn and sweet organic soy, then wrap it in cold fresh lettuce, it is a gourmet treat beyond all other.

The thing is, where do you get dehydrated oysters, and how do you know if they’re safe to eat? I don’t know but they asked me for my fave recipes, and this is what I had to share for now! : )

Love, Celia