tumblr doesn't yet recognize non-English symbols on the dashboard; New Orleans grits/gouda fries

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First: for those of you tumblr followers who read via your dashboard, Gruyere with the accented “e” really threw things for a loop yesterday, as you can probably tell by all the gibberish around that word in my texts. tumblr said they don’t yet recognize non-english symbols; this seems like an oversight that should be remedied. Hopefully by thanking me for bringing that to their attention, they’ll make some allowances.
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So, my Centraal sandwich did not make the “Best Street Food” food52 finals, but no worries- there were tons of entries. I am still going to make and peer review the delicious-sounding New Orleans Golden Grit “fries.” Not sure how you can go wrong with grits, Gouda and cream except that I am not a good fryer, but I’ll keep working. They sure sound divine!

And if you visit food52 and browse the “Best Gluten-Free” recipe contest entries, you might see mine for Buckwheat, Cardamom and Cherry Scones!

I have realized my complete dependence on Whole Foods

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Whoa. Louisiana is known for its great food -and it really is fantastic- but while I was in Lake Charles, I realized just how dependent I have become on the variety and selection Whole Foods offers. There was no

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Gruyère or celery root to be found, for example. While these are, of course, not must-haves in daily life, for someone who loves to cook with a multiplicity of gourmet-ish items, I felt deprived. When Oliver and I got home yesterday, one of the first things we did was grab T and head out to the market. Bliss. I’m still thinking about how much I enjoyed that summer squash gratin last night. I’m coming for you soon, squash; it’s almost lunch.

Tonight I’m noodling on this mustard- and panko-crusted turkey cutlet with watermelon-tomato salad recipe as well as one for grilled Halloumi with watermelon and basil-mint oil. Anytime you can grill cheese is just good. You should always go for it. Mmmm…

OOOOH, such a yummy dinner. Tom made Mario Batali’s Neapolitan-style calamari for our appet

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OOOOH, such a yummy dinner. Tom made Mario Batali’s Neapolitan-style calamari for our appetizer (delish), and I made Amanda Hesser’s Squash, Salsa Verde and Gruy ère gratin to follow. It was faaabulous, and I can’t wait to eat more of both recipes tomorrow.
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As a total aside, did any of you watch the recent Repub debate? Did any of those people actually listen to any question asked? Most of the answers were beyond the pale of idiocy.