Spice up your Lenten fish dish with salsaWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:09PMAt the beginning of Lent, I bring out my Mom's ancient hand-hewn wooden bowl from Lebanon and sit it on the counter. Whenever I peel a yellow onion, the papery skins go into the bowl.
A cowboy's recipes for really good grubWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:13AMhttp://www.JewishWorldReview.com | It's fashionable to talk about "cuisine," but what most of us understand is "cooking." That's why recipes from Grady Spears, a former cowpoke turned professional chef and cookbook author, are so appealing.
Memphis-area chef, cooking instructor make their debut on the Food NetworkWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 12:05AMIt sure won't be the first time Food Network viewers get a look at some of the best Memphis has to offer. A month's worth of meals, served at local joints ranging from the Arcade to Wiles-Smith drugstore, have already been featured on the cooking-oriented cable TV channel. "Down Home with the Neelys," which stars Neely's Bar-B-Que owners and Memphis residents Pat and Gina Neely, is now in its ...
Spanish made easyTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 5:57AMThe flat, in a complex near Borough Market, isn’t easy to find, but the clue is to follow the garlic. Crushed, melded with parsley, wine and olive oil and used to baste a shoulder of lamb in José Pizarro’s oven, it is sending out its aroma like an invitation.
Romaine revived by classic saladTuesday, February 9, 2010 @ 11:52PMA lot of times when food writers praise an old-fashioned ingredient such as romaine lettuce, they do it with a nod and a wink and more than a hint of condescension, like fashion critics chortling when a Parisian couture house sends its models out dressed in gingham and lace: "Oh, how very droll!" Not me. If food is good, it's good. And romaine is good.
Umami in a tube: 'fifth taste' goes on sale in supermarketsTuesday, February 9, 2010 @ 3:53AMUmami, the elusive "fifth taste" that has long fascinated experimental chefs such as Heston Blumenthal, is to go on sale in tubes on the high street.
Bar La Grassa: Fun and affordableWednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 3:29PMIn tough economic times, Bar La Grassa stands out above all newcomers. No wonder it's our restaurant of the year.
By Way of Eating, What Are You Doing for New Year's?Monday, December 28, 2009 @ 12:09AMI love hors d'oeuvres. They're fun to make and delicious to eat. I especially like them if they are the main meal, like at a buffet party. If you're hosting a cocktail buffet on New Year's Eve... read more
Easy appetizers make the holiday celebration a snapSunday, December 27, 2009 @ 11:27PMNew Year's Eve is just days away and with any luck, you'll be counting down the seconds to 2010 among friends at a party. ...
Toast the new year with tapasWednesday, December 23, 2009 @ 2:20AMOne of the best new restaurant trends of the last year has been the introduction of "small plates" offerings on so many menus. Often, when dining out with friends, it is more fun to nibble at a number of different tasty dishes, and share delights discovered, than it is to chow down on a large entree all by oneself. More food and recipes
Simple one-dish comfort mealsWednesday, December 16, 2009 @ 4:31PMStudies have shown that U.S. consumers have responded to the faltering economy by altering their dining habits, including preparing more meals at home. However, with time at a premium, Americans are turning to the ease and comfort of one-dish meals, such as hearty soups, stews and pasta.
The Addictive World Of Carbelling - Part 3Friday, December 4, 2009 @ 9:18PMADVANCED TECHNIQUES, SPODS DROPPERS AND ALL THINGS MAGICAL! This one is by far the most difficult one so far for me to write, for one simple reason, for me barbel fishing isn't that advanced. Let's be honest, old Bertie isn't the sharpest knife in the drawer is he?
Pinch-hitters for missing ingredientsWednesday, November 18, 2009 @ 11:02PMEven with the best planning, you're bound to be missing an ingredient just as your holiday baking commences.
Bubor Cha Cha misstepsThursday, October 29, 2009 @ 11:16PMMalaysian cuisine is the main event at Bubor Cha Cha, a new restaurant in Chinatown. It's named for a coconut-milky Southeast Asian dessert. Located in the old...
Spicy curry noodlesSaturday, September 26, 2009 @ 6:22PMSTREET FOOD: Selected favourites from The Star Street Food Guide.
In the red zone: New ideas score for tomato loversThursday, September 24, 2009 @ 12:28AMI am swimming in tomatoes. I've got more ripe Brandywines, Pink Cherokees and Black Krims than I can count. And every day seems a challenge to find yet one more way to use them up. So here is a month's worth of ideas for using tomatoes.
Faux food: Mock apple pie is only one of the many ways we've been faking itMonday, September 21, 2009 @ 5:18AMNo matter what you may read in the next few paragraphs, remember this: A diamond anniversary is no mocking matter. Reaching the age of 75 is an achievement; to do it without changing much from the day you were born is this side of a miracle.
No Squishing: Biking a Tokyo Rail LineSaturday, September 19, 2009 @ 2:50PMAn evening scene in Asakusa, an area in the Shitamachi district of Tokyo. ON a busy Friday morning, a packed commuter train slid across an overpass and into a station in central Tokyo . Business-attired men and women poured out and raced to glass-and-steel office towers nearby.
Sharkey fills gaps for petsWednesday, September 2, 2009 @ 6:52PMBy the end of June more than 100 pet owners had received food and supplies from the Pet Food Pantry in Woodland Park.
Fresh salad dressing is bestSunday, August 30, 2009 @ 2:16AMSome lucky individuals are blessed with the proverbial green thumb; others, not so much.
10 easy ways to add zing to your foodsTuesday, August 25, 2009 @ 3:14AMSummer is all about chillin' outdoors and powering up the grill. Put some fun into your meals year-round with simple tips for jazzing up familiar foods. » Whatever you're cooking, season as you go with salt and pepper. Don't save these condiments for a last- minute sprinkle; the flavor won't penetrate or seem integrated into the food. » Use canned chilies, drained or fresh sliced chilies, for a ...
The Alternative Angler - Har-RodsSunday, August 16, 2009 @ 2:48AMThat forward-thinking company TickleTackle have opened a small establishment in Knightsbridge, reveals Kevin Perkins.
Seattle's Pike Place Market revealed in culinary toursSunday, August 16, 2009 @ 2:20AMCulinary tours of Seattle's Pike Place Market offer tourists and locals alike a fresh look at the shops, vendors and wares offered in this major tourist destination above the city's downtown waterfront.
Roasted red pepper dip tastes greatWednesday, August 5, 2009 @ 7:47AMWhen the deadly hot days of summer finally come, as I have faith they will, we won’t want to get anywhere near a barbecue or a stovetop.
WEEKLY RECIPESTuesday, July 21, 2009 @ 11:01PMTOMATO RECIPES TOMATO AND RED ONION SALAD WITH PESTO 4 large slicing tomatoes (such as Beefsteak), cut into wedges
welcome guest | loginTuesday, July 21, 2009 @ 10:35AMDown through the ages, champagne has been reputed to have an aphrodisiac effect, both on the person drinking it as well as the people surrounding them, according to restaurateurs, bartenders and chefs, not to mention oenophiles.
Grilling: Overcoming fear of fireFriday, June 26, 2009 @ 7:52PMIt was high time I faced my fear of fire. Although I've owned a grill for years, becoming familiar with it never seemed necessary, or overly appealing.
Ipoh’s mother-lode of liewFriday, June 26, 2009 @ 6:59PMWhere can you find the best liew — that savoury delicacy that is as integral to Ipoh as fish and chips are to London? Visit Gunung Rapat.
Arts & Leisure: Stuffed, in the name of loveWednesday, June 10, 2009 @ 11:04AMIt's possible to spend a fortune and walk away hungry, especially if you're eating at a fancy restaurant that emphasizes aesthetics to the point of creating elaborate dishes that are more appropriate for Lilliput than the real world.
Music and munchiesWednesday, June 3, 2009 @ 3:55AMCHAMBERSBURG, Pa. -Tastes of Southern Italy and the Chesapeake can be found along Chambersburg's Alexander Avenue this Saturday as part of Cumberland Valley School of Music's Neighborhood Chefs' Walk.