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Closeup shot from above on the Fizzing Cauldron, a magenta-colored drink in a tall glass. Ice cubes cover most of the top of the glass, with a few allspice berries floating decoratively. A bamboo stirring stick angles out of frame from the top of the glass, and bottles of ingredients peek into frame at the edges.

The Fizzing Cauldron: a drink for Halloween (or whenever)

October 20, 2016by Mike Bierschenk 3 Comments

If you’re looking for a sprightly fruit drink with a depth of flavor and a hint of astringency — one you won’t get tired of drinking — this is for you.

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Drinks
Cilantro Smoothie

Cilantro smoothie

February 16, 2015by Mike Bierschenk Leave a comment

I started working on this recipe a few months back. I can’t remember how or why, but somehow I stumbled across a recipe for a “Tropical Smoothie” on the Kitchn, […]

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Drinks
Orange-scented split pea soup

Orange-scented split pea soup

December 31, 2014by Mike Bierschenk Leave a comment

Today is New Year’s Eve, and therefore many American food blogs are putting up their most interesting spins on Hoppin’ John, a peas and rice dish from the South. I love Hoppin’ […]

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Soups, Veg*n or veg*n-possible
Orange-cardamom candied peanuts

Orange-cardamom candied peanuts

December 23, 2014by Mike Bierschenk 2 Comments

A couple months back, I was talking with a friend about the kind of recipes that blow people’s socks off, but are actually super-easy to make. We both agreed that many […]

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Appetizers/Snacks

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