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  1. Vegetable plants growing but not producing fruit or flowers? Try adding manure to your soil mix. #2pmKT about 17 hours ago via HootSuite
  2. Gremolata: zest of 1 lemon + 1/2 c chopped parsley + 2 lg garlic cloves minced. Great on: fish, steaks, asparagus, corn on the cob #2pmKT 11:00 AM May 31st via HootSuite
  3. Resting up for tonight's sold out Classic Home Cooked DInner class! Perfect roasted chicken, whipped potatoes, asparagus w/ gremolata. Yum! 5:16 AM May 31st via web
  4. Back is still tweaked, so last night's quick dinner:chicken andouille, asparagus, tomatoes, greens & mushrooms in quesadillas in cast iron. 5:15 AM May 31st via web
  5. I LOVE my Oxo 1/4 cup liquid measure. You'll use it more than you think! ow.ly/bbfvT #2pmKT 11:00 AM May 30th via HootSuite
  6. Simple Mussels: Saute 2 c onion, 3 cloves garlic until soft. Add 1 c broth & boil. Add 1 lb mussels, cover & cook until open(5 min) #2pmKT 11:01 AM May 29th via HootSuite
  7. Love bacon in the oven. Cook bacon on bottom rack, set a second sheet pan on the top rack. Avoid splatter on oven ceiling! #2pmKT 11:00 AM May 28th via HootSuite
  8. Getting ready for another Bachelorette Cooking Party tonight! 7 ladies making a Thai-Itailan inspired menu...YES! It can be done! 1:36 PM May 26th via web
  9. Produce is so beautiful, it could stand in for flowers! Just got baby artichokes and white cherries...my weakness at any price! 10:07 AM May 26th via web
  10. Moist grilled corn in the husk! Soak ears in cold water for 30 min. Shake off excess water and grill covered 15 min, turning once. #2pmKT 11:01 AM May 25th via HootSuite
  11. I'm loving my new veggie brush. Easy to grip and fits conveniently around my faucet so I don't forget to use it! ow.ly/b2iUF #2pmKT 11:00 AM May 24th via HootSuite
  12. Use thermometers properly! Most have a slight indentation 1 inch from the tip. Make sure it's inserted in food at least this deep! #2pmKT 11:01 AM May 23rd via HootSuite
  13. Shopping for the perfect ripe mango? Should have some tenderness, but more important:evidence of juice leaking from the stem area! #2pmKT 11:00 AM May 22nd via HootSuite
  14. Assembling quick Cubano lunch: left over lean pork tenderloin, mustard, pickle and swiss grilled between Ozery sandwich bread. 8:45 AM May 22nd via HootSuite
  15. Thanks Dr Hummel at Society Hill Vet. Lucy is 17.5 lbs, happy and healthy! twitpic.com/9o1345 7:56 AM May 22nd via Carbon for webOS
  16. Lucy on the way to the vet checks out the fountain at 2nd and Lombard. She is not a fan of H2O! twitpic.com/9o0fw9 7:01 AM May 22nd via Carbon for webOS
  17. A little under the weather. Insomnia is throwing me off completely! What time zone am I in? 12:14 PM May 21st via Carbon for webOS
  18. For fragile food on the grill, try using two spatulas approaching on either side to pick up and flip #2pmKT 11:01 AM May 21st via HootSuite
  19. Grilling fragile veggie burgers: chill 10 minutes before adding to well oiled grates; leave alone to develop a crust before flipping. #2pmKT 11:14 PM May 20th via HootSuite
  20. Looking for airy weekend pancakes? Take your recipe and whip the egg whites to soft peaks before incorporating into the batter. #2pmKT 11:01 AM May 18th via HootSuite
  • Name Christina Dimacali
  • Location Philadelphia, PA
  • Web http://www.cyplat...
  • Bio Food Enthusiast, Chef and Cooking Instructor of Clean Your Plate Philadelphia and 'Yes!' I CAN teach anyone how to cook!
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