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DINING: Salvadoran dish at Pupusas Sabor Hispano is a treasure Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 4:27PMA taste of the Salvadoran cuisine available at Pupusas Sabor Hispano in Boulder.
Napa Valley Merlot Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 3:46PMIt has been nearly two decades since the Merlot craze, during which wineries rushed to produce as much Merlot as possible. Wineries that currently make Merlot are in it for the long haul and are not satisfied with the soft, fruity, insipid, easy-drinking...
Dayton Street Grille cooks up big-city class Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 9:10AMThere's no question that chef Charles Lazzareschi has brought real style and panache to the recently revamped main dining room of that slightly dusty dowager, the Concourse Hotel. A recent evening meal at the Dayton Street Grille showed all the imagination, graceful presentation and nuanced flavors one would expect of a great hotel dining room on the coasts. In fact, the dinner, with a nicely ...
Chicken cacciatore quite a catch Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 7:07AMWhitefish resident Kim Riel saw the chicken spaghetti sauce recipe last week, and it reminded her of a "really unusual and incredibly easy and good" chicken cacciatore recipe.
Ginger peps up flavor of tasty pumpkin soup Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 6:30AMDisney's Contemporary Resort Catering's Ginger Pumpkin Soup Yield: 8 servings.
Pairings: What to serve with your holiday feast Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 6:26AMThe Thanksgiving meal can be intimidating to pair wine with because there's such wide variety of foods and flavors at the dinner table as well as on the buffet table for appetizers. But an easy approach is to offer a variety.
Bring on the fat! Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 7:24PMPoaching scallops in butter brings out their silky texture and highlights their sweet yet briny flavor. Photo Credit: Photograph by Leigh Beisch for “Fat: An Appreciation of a Misunderstood Ingredient, with Recipes.”
Leek bread pudding Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 7:14PM8 cups cubed challah (1/2-inch cubes) 1 1/2 cups half-and-half 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 3 eggs 1 cup grated Swiss cheese 2 tablespoons fresh sage (7-8 leaves), sliced into thin strips 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 6 leeks, trimmed, cleaned, and sliced (about 4 cups) Procedure: The day before baking, spread cubes in single layer ...
Thanksgiving recipes: Local chefs share their favorite sides Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 7:10PMLocal chefs share recipes for dishes right from their menus for your Thanksgiving table.
Turkey Gravy From Scratch Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 6:43PMA recipe for Turkey Gravy From Scratch.
Wine spritzer punch is a hit Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 5:45PMFor my mother-in-law-to-be's birthday, I volunteer to cook a feast that lasts all weekend. There are about 40 people of all ages coming from as far away as Canada where she is originally from. It is a good group for which to cook because there are vegetarians, vegans and mainstream diners.
Pu-erh & Herb Keepers Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 1:26AMPu-erh (pronounced POO-air) is a unique tea that is only just starting to become known in the Western world. Pu-erh has a heavy, earthy and musty flavor profile, with some pu-erhs tasting similar to a strong espresso.
Drinks to Warm Up Your Holidays Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 9:13AM(ARA) - Hand off a hot beverage -- to dinner guests, neighbors who drop by or kids during story time -- and you instantly warm both tummies and hearts. Make sure you treat yourself too; wrapping your hands around a warm mug in the midst of a cold day can help you unwind!
Rustic, 'green' Christmas decorations can be festive and easy on your budget Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 3:21AMIt's not quite time to get out your traditional Christmas ornaments and decorations, ones that have been in your family for a long time.
Give your wine a little sole Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 7:04AMMild, firm-fleshed fish fillets are great if you know how to cook them. They're a disaster if you don't.
Quirky concoctions Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 3:34AMWhat kinds of foods do you enjoy? Would you ever mix them up to create a delicious dessert? Some say playing with the senses in the mouth by mixing salty, sweet and spicy creates a captivating taste. What about serving dessert recipes that seem a little odd?
Grate expectations: Skye Gyngell serves up her favourite Parmesan recipes Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 7:26PM The one thing I always have in the fridge (and if I'm honest, sometimes I have very little), is good-quality Parmesan cheese, because I know that, even if there is nothing in the larder other than olive oil, some dried pasta and chilli flakes, I can make myself a meal fit for a queen.
Puntarelle with aged Parmesan Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 7:22PM Puntarelle is a member of the chicory family that's a favourite in Italy. If you cannot find it, the white heart of celery finely sliced is a lovely substitute.
Rich men's playgrounds Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 6:15PMReal estate has always been a business full of powerful personalities. But can one person -create - or recreate - an entire luxury property market? Looking at the cases of Marbella, Belgravia, Bel Air and Monaco, it would seem so.
The Laptop Junkie's Burden Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 7:06AMAn article in the Chicago Tribune the other day told the story of one of Barack Obama's Chicago buddies, Eric Whitaker, who lugged his laptop to a party at the Democratic convention in Denver last summer. The piece quoted another Obama buddy, Marty Nesbitt, on Whitaker's "addiction." "We were going to a cocktail party at 10 at night. A party!" Nesbitt said. "And he had his cord and laptop."
Wine Jones: Argentina Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 11:18PMArgentina is a land of many sunny and warm days, which is ideal for allowing grapes to reach full maturity, producing concentrated flavors and aromas. For the most part, Argentine vineyards are located on sandy, rocky, clay-based soils.
Pour the best for less: 10 wines under $10 Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 11:09PMMoney might be tight and entertainment budgets might be down, but an experienced and educated shopper can still find ways to socialize over a nice glass of vino.
Fine art of cooking: Leading artists cook up a storm Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 7:27PM Art and food go hand in hand and have always done so. In European cities many well-known restaurants and shops have a history of building up great collections of art by allowing artists free food and drink in exchange for a piece of their work. I remember going to see the late Lionel Poilâne at his famous bakery in Paris, and the room behind the shop was packed full of drawings and paintings ...
Case studies: The perfect wines to get you through the party season Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 7:26PMFrom the Sieur d'Arques Co-op near Carcassonne, this typical southern French blend of the mauzac grape with chardonnay and chenin blanc for good measure, is richly flavoured, a creamy mousse of bubbles adding luxurious texture to a crisp dry finish. A handy alternative to champagne.
Photography Books of 2008 Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 2:22PMClick here for Part 2 of our Photography Books of 2008, including reviews of new books from Richard Avedon, Eugene Richards and Joel Sternfeld. What is it about tableaux portrayed with miniatures that make them so entrancing?
Today's culture: Rock the wine Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 11:19AMSo you’ve rocked the vote, are you ready to rock some wine? Whether you chose Barack Obama or John McCain, you had to consider where you stood on the issues. Choosing wine is no different.
Weekend! 10 Ways to Play for Nov. 13-16, 2008 Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 11:10AMKick off the season with a three-mile drive through the Holiday Festival of Lights opening Friday at James Island County Park . Millions of lights wrap the hundreds of light displays throughout the park. Take a train ride through Santa's village, enjoy Christmas cookies or wander the gift shop.
Harsh season extends grape harvest Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 7:26AMTiming was everything for grape growers in Western New York as this year's weather-beaten harvest wound down last week.
'Tis the season for tasting Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 3:59PMHAMPSHIRE - It’s the season for wine. With holiday parties just around the corner, and plenty of hearty cooking to enjoy, there’s no better time to find a favorite wine to pair with some of the best meals of the year.
The 2008 Forward 50 Picks "Rahmbo," Obama's New Chief, Edgy Comedian and Olympic Swimmer Dara Torres Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 3:48PM The Forward, American Jewry's most influential Jewish newspaper, today announced its annual and much-anticipated "FORWARD 50" list which provides a snapshot of the important Jewish stories of the year, and the people who made those stories.
A Thanksgiving menu sure to please everyone Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 3:06PMLocal. Organic. Free-range. Vegetarian. These days, how do you reconcile everyone's eating preferences all with one menu?
Top 100 restaurants in the East Valley Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 12:39PM Get Out’s dining critic reviews restaurant picks on our side of town.
Blatz Market highlights local roots, modern brews Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 10:00AMWe couldn't help but notice that Downtown's new liquor store, the Blatz Market and Liquor, is currently the most viewed business listing in OnMilwaukee.com's Marketplace section. We wrote a short piece announcing its grand opening on Oct. 21, but if the readers want to know more, then more is what we will give you.
A supermarket Thanksgiving Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 8:52AMSave time and money with our all-inclusive Thanksgiving recipes. Plus, wine pairing suggestions for every course.
From Jacques Pepin: five examples of fast food - his way Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 8:09AMCrusty Chicken Thighs With Mushroom Sauce
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Fresh-from-the-sea (and garden) pasta Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 3:06AM''Spaghetti and clam sauce is easy to make, flavorful and gutsy,'' Silver Palate cookbook author Sheila Lukins told me in a recent interview. She adds raw tomatoes, scallions, basil and dried tarragon for unexpected fresh flavor in this Italian favorite.
Choosing Thanksgiving wines is a bit of a mine field Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 1:15AM With Thanksgiving only two weeks away, now is a good time to write about food and wine pairing.
Tours take you to Amish home cooking Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 12:39AM BECKS MILLS, Ohio -- Arriving fashionably late to a cocktail party is one thing. But dinner at someone's home? You don't have to be Emily Post to know that's the height of bad manners.
Wine Profile: Condrieu Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 12:18AMThis week's wine profile: Condrieu Don’t be surprised if you’ve never heard of Condrieu -- it’s not exactly the world’s most common bottle. In fact, true Condrieu, produced in the northern part of France’s Rhone Valley, is one of the rarest bottles you’ll find on the market.
Braised Hearts of Celery Vinaigrette Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 10:21PMBraised celery needs a robust sauce. This recipe works as a great starter or side dish.
Three Pinot Noirs for Thanksgiving 2008 Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 4:57PMWe're almost to Thanksgiving, so be prepared with one of these lovely Pinot Noirs, each in a distinct price range. Pinot Noir is the most versatile red wine, so it will be your best choice for the wide variety of dishes at a Thanksgiving feast.
Pork and apple ragu Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 3:01PMPork and apple ragu - CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
Freestyle Calendar: Get Out! - Margaret Cho And The Fabulous Food Show Lead This Week's Event Picks Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 2:58PM Thursday 11.13 JOSH BLUE Josh Blue has been "rolling like a rock star" ever since he scored the top prize on the fourth season of Last Comic Standing in 2004. For the past seven months, he's been juggling his role as a first-time dad while playing on the U.S. Paralympics soccer team. And when he's not crisscrossing the country's comedy-club circuit, he found time to make a couple of movies: ...
Wordstock Diary: Workshops, Willy Vlautin and Wolk Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 2:50PMWW correspondent Matthew Korfhage was nice enough to send us his musings on last week’s Wordstock Festival. And because we’re awful people, we haven’t gotten the post up until today. Don’t worry, it was worth the wait: The Oregon Convention Center, by dint of its sheer inhuman scale, can be a confusing place. It’s never easy [...]
A wine that goes with a wide variety of foods? Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 12:55PMThere should be no fear factor when it comes to food-wine pairing, where the rules are kaput and different approaches can work for the same dish.
Wow your guests Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 11:23AMThe Bahamas' culinary team to the 22nd IKA World Champions wowed the judges to a bronze medal showing in the hot food category, now you can wow your guests at home with some of the recipes the countries' team laid out at the highest competition in the culinary art world.
How to choose a wine for Thanksgiving Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 11:13AMIf experience has taught us anything, it's that the soporific effects of a long day of cooking, eating and socializing, whether sincere or forced, must be countered with wines that are light-bodied, limber and above all refreshing.
Picture-perfect food Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 6:13AMWith food blogs popping up like mushrooms after a rain and digital cameras both affordable and high-quality, some of us are casting envious eyes on the photographs in cookbooks and food magazines and asking ourselves, "How do they DO that? How do they make the food look so good?"
Wine: Sublime is the sauvignon blanc from Sancerre Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 5:29AMWhen France looks for purity and elegance in a sauvignon blanc, its wine aficionados point to the eastern part of the Loire Valley and the hilltop town of Sancerre.