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[Editor's Note: I am thrilled to host spice expert John Gregory-Smith in today's guest post. John is the author of the new Mighty Spice Cookbook, where this recipe is featured. Enjoy his Chinese Pork Dumpling Soup that explodes with the flavors of cilantro, ginger and star anise. -alyce eyster] Delicious Soup and Spices for the [...]
Quite possibly the most well known of Texas caterers, Don Strange of San Antonio entertained folks from the King Ranch to the White House to Hollywood. His is an interesting story of the family catering business that morphed from a family grocery store offering barbecue and auto repair to full-service, gourmet off- and on-premise catering. Don’s wife [...]
It’s a politically charged day, that’s for sure. But whether you vote R or D today, all parties will enjoy Linda Bauer’s cookbook, Capitol Hill Cooks: Recipes from the White House, Congress and All of the Past Presidents. Not only are there recipes from members of Congress, like Senator Scott Brown’s Italian Soup, but you [...]
I’ve been doing the low-fat thing for almost a year now, so when I Can’t Believe It’s Not Fattening by Devin Alexander floated across my desk, it got my attention. Especially the desserts. I am right smack in the middle of a big-time, sweet-yearning jones, and the Skinny Cows just aren’t cutting it anymore. When I remembered swim [...]
With its tight shots of perfectly grill-marked paninis, cheese oozing from the edge, Melanie Barnard’s new cookbook Panini will have your mouth watering. I am anxious to try the Three-Cheese and Tomato Melt, made with Boursin, mozzarella and provolone, as well as the breadless Stuffed Portobello Mushroom panini and the Chicken & Mango with Cilantro [...]
High Five for Think 5 Those concerned about getting five servings of fruit and vegetables a day will find it easier than ever. Thinkproducts has launched their think5 bar made of fruit (2 cups) and vegetables (3 cups) packed into an easy to eat bar under 300 calories. Wow. The veggies and fruits have been [...]
The United States of Arugula by David Kamp is a delightful romp through American culinary history. It begins with a discussion of America’s first cookbooks and restaurants, discusses the impact Julia Child, James Beard and Craig Claiborne and runs through our culinary culture touching on the emergence of big name chef restaurants in Vegas, the [...]
Breakaway from the Ordinary As a working mom with young kids and a special interest in food and cooking, any recipe or cookbook touting quick and easy gets a second glance. But the problem with the genre is that the recipes can be dull or replace fresh foods with overly processed prepared and convenience foods. [...]
Nigella Bites Nigella Lawson’s Nigella Bites is not a new cookbook, but it is one that we cook from frequently. Here’s why: Lawson is real. She’s a food writer turned television personality, but she’s also working mom who has dealt with some serious tragedy in her life. She’s casual about cooking, but that doesn’t mean [...]
75 Years of Joy The latest and 75th anniversary edition of the Joy of Cooking (Scribner, $30)?is an indisputable reference for the kitchen. Whatever you are looking for, more than likely, you’ll find it in Joy. Like how to dress game, how to do a tequila shot and how to can. Excellent sections on fruits [...]
