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Affordable Bubbles

By Chiara Assi - Posted Mon. Feb. 11, 2008 - 12:25 p.m.

Flowers? They die too fast. Chocolate? Better, but there’s only so many Harshey kisses you can enjoy without making yourself sick. Champagne? Now THAT is something both you and your sweetie (or just you if you are single and still feel like celebrating) can really enjoy together. Here's a guide to score a great bottle of sparkling wine without going broke... Read more...

Sausage and Potato Casserole

By Chiara Assi - Posted Wed. Dec. 19, 2007 - 3:53 p.m.

The holidays are all about entertaining, and whether you are hosting a Christmas party or you’re invited to someone’s New Year’s bash, you just can’t show up empty ended. And you know what? I think that people are getting a little tired of eating quiche Lorraine and green bean casserole. Next time you throw a party offer something different to your guests... Read more...

Easy Entertaining

By Chiara Assi - Posted Tue. Nov. 27, 2007 - 5:50 p.m.

Last Thanksgiving, I woke up at 9 a.m. with a throbbing headache and a not-so-vague feeling of nausea. I was about to tackle one of the hardest days of my cooking life. This year I followed a simple guide to maintain my sanity and get the food on the table... Read more...

Everything but the Kitchen Sink Quiche

By Chiara Assi - Posted Tue. Sept. 11, 2007 - 11:51 a.m.

About to embark on a seven-week trip to Europe, I found myself staring at the contents of my fridge wondering what to do with eggs, cheese and vegetables that were too good to throw out, but obviously couldn’t be left to rot... Read more...

Pasta alla Vodka

By Chiara Assi - Posted Thu. Aug. 23, 2007 - 1:19 p.m.

My love affair with vodka started in the early ‘80s, when I was way too young to be drinking it... Read more...

Chicken Curry with Naan

By Chiara Assi - Posted Thu. Aug. 16, 2007 - 2:19 p.m.

Italian girls love curry. Kika teaches you how to set your mouth on fire in the best possible way... Read more...

Singapore Mai Fun

By Chiara Assi - Posted Thu. Aug. 2, 2007 - 11:19 a.m.

Kika's visit to Singapore wasn't exactly a culinary delight. She makes up for it with some spicy noodles... Read more...

Paella

By Chiara Assi - Posted Thu. July 19, 2007 - 12:33 a.m.

Kika takes on the mighty paella with delicious results. Read more...

Tilapia with Capers and Cherry Tomatoes

By Chiara Assi - Posted Fri. July 13, 2007 - 2:02 a.m.

When she was little she didn't like fish. Now, Kika cooks a mean tilapia, and she'll even teach you how... Read more...

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