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Orzo with kale, sun dried tomatoes, mushrooms, and caramelized shallots

Ingredients

2/3 of package of Orzo
2 shallots, sliced
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tsp oregano
1 bunch kale (I used red kale), washed and chopped
handful or more of dried mushrooms, reconstituted and chopped
4-5 sundried tomatoes, reconstituted and chopped. Reserve the tomato water.
2 tbsp capers, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, optional
olive oil
salt & pepper to taste

1. Prepare the orzo [...]

Books for Christmas

I have decided to give books as Christmas gifts to friends and family. Many of them will be getting books on food or cooking so I ordered multiple copies of the following online:
I’ve had this book for a few months now and it’s really great when you just want to look up an ingredient, or [...]

Cortado

I love coffee. I’m not addicted and usually have my first coffee of the day some time in the afternoon and I don’t usually have more than two a day. Some days I have none and that’s fine. But I really love the taste of a good coffee and in Barcelona I learned that my [...]