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Grocery Self-Checkout Lanes: Way or No Way? (Serious Eats, March 10 2010)
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Turkey Soup (Gluten-Free Goddess, March 10 2010)
An easy, homemade turkey soup simmered in a CrockPot. My favorite cure. A certain soup slurping and prickly individual (we won't name names, to protect the innocent) has been feeling under the weather for so long now the sensation is in danger of (...)
Eat for Eight Bucks: Pupusas con Curtido (Serious Eats, March 10 2010)
From Recipes [Photograph: Robin Bellinger] Shopping List 2 cups masa harina: $1.00 8 ounces cheese: $1.50 1 pound cabbage: $1.00 Pantry items: Salt, oil, red wine vinegar, cayenne, dried oregano. Total cost (for 2 portions): (...)
Pancakes, Grilled Cheese & More: Three Recipes for a Snow Day (Under the High Chair, March 10 2010)
I'm writing about my favorite eats today on Simple Bites: comfort food.I'm sharing Three Easy Recipes For a Snow Day, or any stormy weather day, for that matter!From my post:"What is the best way to spend a snow day? Around here we head straight (...)
Market Scene: Pawtucket Wintertime Farmers' Market in Providence, Rhode Island (Serious Eats, March 9 2010)
"Such a small state, with such a vibrant food community." [Photograph: Leah Douglas] The state of Rhode Island may be small, but as I've learned in my past few months attending school in Providence, it doesn't lack for food activities. One (...)
Make Your Own Falafel (Epicurious.com: Latest Features, March 9 2010)
Put together a platter with hummus for a fun party appetizer, or pair with pita bread and fresh veggies for a high-fiber vegetarian meal. (...)
Sugar Snap Pea and Cucumber Salad (Epicurious.com: Latest Features, March 9 2010)
Looking for a crisp, refreshing substitute for a regular green salad? Combine sugar snap peas, cucumbers, and walnuts for an unexpected explosion of flavor. (...)
Photo of the Day: Mario's and Luigi's Side By Side in Manchester (Serious Eats, March 9 2010)
[Image: maps.google.co.uk] Whether it's an homage to the most famous plumbers in the videogame world or just a coincidence, Mario's and Luigi's on Claremont Road in Manchester, UK, is an amusing sight. Mario's is a bakery and confectioner while (...)
Dinner Tonight: Moroccan Ragout with Poached Eggs (Serious Eats, March 9 2010)
From Recipes [Photograph: Blake Royer] When I wrote about Eggs in Purgatory for this column awhile back, I was amazed at the number of commenters who declared that tomatoes and eggs should never appear together in the same recipe. (...)
Burgerman Will Run the Boston Marathon in a Burger Suit for Charity (Serious Eats, March 9 2010)
From A Hamburger Today [Photograph: burgermanmarathon.com] If you want to stand out from the crowd of marathon runners raising money for charity, you have to kick it up a notch. Such as by running a marathon in a burger (...)
Small Plates: Crabby Falafel 'Sliders' (Serious Eats, March 9 2010)
From Recipes This post is part of our Small Plates series, which is brought to you by California Pizza Kitchen. Falafel sandwiches with crab, fennel, and harrissa mayonnaise. [Photographs: J. Kenji Lopez-Alt] I admit it up (...)
Eggs Are Not Dairy! (Epicurious.com: Editor's Blog, March 9 2010)
On Friday night, two friends took me to O-Ya for a lovely Japanese birthday dinner in Boston. None of the three of us were eating meat, since my two friends are vegetarians (who eat eggs and drink milk) and I am still on my pescatarian dairy-free (...)
Serious Cheese: How to Find Cheese CSAs Online (Serious Eats, March 9 2010)
"It's an amazing show of anti-homogeneity and a great reminder of how disconnected we've become from the natural rhythms of the food system." [Photograph: denisema4 on Flickr] Most of us are by now familiar with the CSA (Community Supported (...)
My Swing-A-Way Can Opener Is Basic and Reliable (Al Dente, March 9 2010)
I don't usually give my can opener the time of day. I normally just grab it, open a can, and shove the gadget back in the kitchen drawer. But, for some unknown reason today,  I picked up my vintage Swing-A-Way can opener and started to (...)
Cook the Book: Pine Nut Almond Cake (Serious Eats, March 9 2010)
From Recipes [Photographs: Caroline Russock] A little bit of salt has been used to enhance sweets for a long time, but it's only recently that we've become accustomed to desserts that are truly salty. This Pine Nut Almond Cake (...)
Stumptown Coffee vs. Starbucks, an Overview of 'Third-Wave Coffee' (Serious Eats, March 9 2010)
[Photograph: Stumptown Coffee] Writer Josh Ozersky gives a quick primer on "third-wave coffee" in Time magazine, highlighting Stumptown Coffee, which many coffeehounds hold up as the leader in the movement. While it may taste better to (...)
Wanted: Tomatoes in My Garden (Epicurious.com: Editor's Blog, March 9 2010)
If there's one vegetable I look forward to growing in the garden every year, it's the tomato (yes, I know botanically speaking, it's a fruit). I've had a long love affair with the tomato ever since I was a child. Its bright red-orange color, smooth (...)
Not Your Grandmother’s Chicken Soup (Red Cook, March 9 2010)
Like many home cooks I love to collect all kinds of cooking utensils, appliances, cookware and tableware. I own a strawberry huller, fish poacher, taco frying tongs and artichoke plates. Then after using them once or twice they’re usually (...)
Videos: Sausage Making at the Meat Hook in Brooklyn (Serious Eats, March 9 2010)
From Serious Eats: New York Sausage lovers should check out butcher shop The Meat Hook in Brooklyn where "classy" and "trashy"-flavored sausages are made fresh every weekday. Butchers Brent Young and Ben Turley demonstrate the (...)
Pasta For Passover? (Once Upon A Feast - Every Kitchen Tells Its Stories, March 9 2010)
A little simplistic background...Passover is the Jewish holiday where (over dinner, which is called a Seder), we relive the exodus of the Jews from Egypt. Charleton Heston starred in the epic film version - The Ten Commandments. Heston played (...)
St. Patricks day brisket – sous vide style (Nikas Culinaria, March 9 2010)
St. Patrick’s day is almost here and I feel like I am getting whiplash with how fast this year is passing already! The stores put out St Patrick’s day decorations right after Christmas... .... My site has been massively scraped recently (...)
Your Supermarket's Fluorescent Lights Boost Nutrients in Spinach (Serious Eats, March 9 2010)
[Photograph: Nick Kindelsperger] The Mail cites an American Chemical Society study that reveals the surprising find: "Spinach stored [in fluorescent] light for three days had much higher levels of vitamins C, K, and E, plus folate, a B vitamin. (...)
Wa Dining Okan - San Diego (Alice Q. Foodie, March 9 2010)
I've got a couple more San Francisco posts in the queue (Anchor and Hope and Vietnamese breakfast at Out the Door) but I thought I'd take a break from that for a minute, and talk about a great place a little closer to home. I'd been hearing about (...)
Want to Know Where Your Milk Comes From? Whereismymilkfrom.com Tells You (Serious Eats, March 9 2010)
No, it doesn't simply tell you it comes from cows. Or goats or sheep. Simply plug in the numeric code found on the milk container and Where Is My Milk From? names and maps the dairy it came from. Also works with yogurt, chocolate milk, soy and (...)
The Nasty Bits: Venison Heart Tartare (Serious Eats, March 9 2010)
From Recipes [Photographs: Chichi Wang] Last Tuesday we discussed a few ways of preparing beef heart, a versatile organ that can be slow-cooked, quickly grilled or seared, or even ground up for heart burgers. There was, however, (...)
Recipe for Roasted Cabbage with Lemon (Kalyn's Kitchen, March 9 2010)
My friend Robin lives about 45 minutes away from Salt Lake, so sometimes when she has an early morning meeting she stays at my house. Last Friday was one of those nights, and since Robin loves cabbage I knew it would be a perfect time to test this (...)
Portland, Oregon, Has Not One But Three(!) Artisanal Pizza Carts (Serious Eats, March 9 2010)
From Slice [Clockwise from top right: Pizza Depokos; ExtraMSG.com (2)] What is it about Portland, Oregon?!? The place has not one, not two, but three (THREE!) artisanal pizza carts. Pizza CARTS, mind you — not pizzerias. I'm (...)
The World's Most Famous Chef You've Never Heard Of (Epicurious.com: Editor's Blog, March 9 2010)
Chef Sanjeev Kapoor is India's Martha Stewart times a hundred. His 17-year-old "Khana Khazana" cooking show is the longest running television show in Asia, with 500 million viewers watching in 120 countries. He has authored dozens of cookbooks, (...)
Converting Yeast-Based Recipes To Use A Sourdough Starter (Chocolate & Zucchini, March 9 2010)
Once you have a natural starter alive and kicking on your counter, stealing the occasional banana from the fruit bowl, it's hard to go back to baking bread with commercial yeast. Not only would that feel like a bit of a betrayal (though you can (...)
Scottish Shortbread (Michael Ruhlman, March 9 2010)
Seventeen years ago, my friend Stephanie began a Burns‘ night celebration, in honor of her Scottish heritage, and we carry it on still, an occasion to gather a group, once all in Cleveland but now half dispersed.  We tour the highlands, as it were, (...)
What Do Men Cook? (Al Dente, March 9 2010)
I admit that my husband makes a mean, meaty, beer-spiked chili, but he's also quite talented when it comes to piping frosting and whipping egg whites into soft peaks. I didn't think much about gender-specific cooking until hearing today (...)
Baba Ghanoush. What's Your Recipe? (Al Dente, March 9 2010)
I'm making baba ghanoush for a dinner party this weekend, and after rummaging through a stack of my favorite recipes, I have yet to find the one I've used in the past. I am utterly addicted to the smoky flavor and creamy consistency of (...)
A Very Adult Grilled Cheese (Epicurious.com: Latest Features, March 8 2010)
Our "Ultimate Grilled Cheese" is a twist on a classic childhood favorite. Adding prosciutto, Asiago, tomato, and basil will ensure this treat satisfies a mature palette. (...)
Salute Spring with These Healthy Recipes (Epicurious.com: Latest Features, March 8 2010)
Lucky for us, spring ingredients call for minimal preparation to bring out maximum flavor. Find out the best ways to use fresh fruits and vegetables to create delicious meals for your well-being. Spring into action now! (...)
Ethicurean nominated for Treehugger Best of Green award! (The Ethicurean: Chew the right thing., March 8 2010)
The Ethicurean has been nominated for a TreeHugger.com Best of Green award, in the Food & Health category. The Best of Green Awards recognize "the people, companies and ideas doing the best in walking the sustainability walk within their (...)
The Faux Arrabbiata...Good Grief, Just Eat It! (Epicurious.com: Editor's Blog, March 8 2010)
I am not a strict cook. I want things to taste very, very good but if what I make wanders beyond the pale of antique rules and regulations, dictums from notable chefs, and even the advice of my butcher, I really couldn't care less. I suggested a (...)
When Recipes Go Wrong (Blame the Cook?) (Epicurious.com: Editor's Blog, March 8 2010)
The hardest thing about reviewing cookbooks is following the recipes. Even when you know they're leading you off a cliff. If you don't do exactly as you're told, you can't fairly evaluate the book; the tiniest liberty taken can skew the whole result. (...)
coconut milk fudge (smitten kitchen, March 8 2010)
I’ve got a mad case of wanderlust. You’d think that after taking in vistas like this two weekends ago and this just yesterday, I’d be happy just to be here. But even New York City on the stunning brink between a snow-blanketed (...)
Backyard Bunnies - Too Cute to Eat? (Epicurious.com: Editor's Blog, March 8 2010)
I've been too busy wondering what my neighbors would think of chickens in my tiny urban backyard to realize that birds are so last week - we're on to rabbits now, apparently. It's so hard to keep up. Good.com reports that "Backyard bunnies are the (...)
Cooking Made Us Smarter (Epicurious.com: Editor's Blog, March 8 2010)
It has long been thought that eating meat helped increase our ancient ancestors' brain size, but perhaps it was the act of cooking that made us Einsteins: As the BBC reports, paleoanthropologist Peter Wheeler of Liverpool's John Moores University (...)
Omelet with Cheese (Start Cooking video, March 8 2010)
Recipe: Omelet with Cheese serves 1 2 eggs 1 pinch of salt 2 tablespoons of water 1 teaspoon of oil 1/3 cup of cheese - shredded1 tablespoon of chives - minced Blend together eggs, water and salt. Add oil to a 6 inch sloped (...)
No, Not Chicken POT Pie (Al Dente, March 8 2010)
My faithful Vermont test kitchen, a.k.a. Zachary and Clark, has been working overtime, making pie. Chicken pie. No, not Chicken POT Pie. Chicken Pie. We first heard of it in a favorite old New England cookbook. But the cookbook for some reason (...)
Menu Plan Monday 03/08/10 (MomCooks, March 8 2010)
I’ve been feeling really blah about meal planning lately, I don’t know why.  I’m making it super easy on myself this week and using recipes from Kraft, visit www.kraftrecipes.com to find thousands of them. I’m a fan of the (...)
Moqueca - Brazilian Fish Stew (Simply Recipes, March 8 2010)
It seems like every culture with a coastline has their version of a seafood stew. The French have bouillabaise, the Portuguese bacalhoada, New England "chowdah" and San Francisco cioppino. In Brazil, they make moqueca (pronounced (...)
10 Things that make me happy--and some awards (Under the High Chair, March 8 2010)
There's nothing like a bout of sickness to make one acutely aware of what really matters in life.We tend to take our health for granted-until we get sick, that is, and then we're begging to be able to enjoy life's little pleasures. Recently flattened (...)
Kenwood vs KitchenAid, a year on (Silverbrow on Food, March 7 2010)
After the conundrum of last year I thought I'd update you as to how my relationship with my Kenwood is going.  Actually, that's not entirely true.  It's just that I used it for the first time yesterday.  Up until now I'd been patting myself on the (...)
RIP: My Beloved Rice Cooker Is Toast (Al Dente, March 7 2010)
I hadn't really realized how much I depended on my rice cooker until it recently conked out. We go way back, my trusty rice cooker and I. It was a wedding present and next month, my husband and I will celebrate our 24th anniversary. That's a (...)
It's Taco Night! (Epicurious.com: Latest Features, March 7 2010)
Using grilled fish is a fresh and lighter alternative to ground beef. Be sure to make the toppings self-serve to make it an exciting dining experience! (...)
Sandwiches Make Everything Better (Epicurious.com: Latest Features, March 7 2010)
Get your kids to eat their greens by putting them between two slices of bread. Make it a family bonding experience by preparing these fun finger sandwiches together! (...)
Navy Bean and Refried Bean Stew Recipe with Ham, Leeks, and Tomatoes (Kalyn's Kitchen, March 7 2010)
In Utah we had a short little taste of warm weather, but now the lawn is covered with snow again and it seems like soup or stew is back on the menu. I created this recipe for a bean stew with leeks, ham, and tomatoes earlier in the winter when I (...)
This spam comment ROCKS (MomCooks, March 7 2010)
On a post I wrote about Marinara Sauce, I got this comment: www.studioflorist.com Thank you very much for the Tips with fresh flowers presented on your site! I did as it is written there and the flowers that my beloved presented me are still alive! (...)
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Office (Epicurious.com: Editor's Blog, March 7 2010)
FADE IN: Pregnant and possibly tired-looking WOMAN sitting on subway train, reading book, minding own beeswax. ENTER (cue from Conductor: "Pleastancleardaclosindoors"): Nice-looking YOUNG CHAP, carrying two obviously-heavy, delectable-smelling canvas (...)
Refried Bean Sauce with Eggs on Top (Kitchen Parade, March 7 2010)
A hearty protein-packed weekend brunch recipe, a bean and tomato sauce studded with crispy corn tortillas and sautéed onion and pepper, topped with cheese and 'huevos', eggs. Overheard: HIM, making conversation: “So we’re off to Mexico (...)
Leftover Pasta + Eggs = A Perfect Frittata (Once Upon A Feast - Every Kitchen Tells Its Stories, March 7 2010)
There is no question that pasta plus any other ingredient - often just a little oil & garlic - makes a great meal. From the quick and easy to the more elaborate, time consuming, multiple pot varieties, pasta wins the day for versatility. Even (...)
Canal House Cooking: Volume 3 Now In the Mail! (Al Dente, March 7 2010)
I received my copy of Canal House Cooking, Volume 3 (Winter & Spring) in the mail today, and just as I did a few months ago when Volume 2 (Fall & Holiday) came out, I can't help but share it with everyone I run into.Since then, the book (...)
A reasonable question (Orangette, March 6 2010)
I have been, for quite some time, intimidated by polenta. I don’t like saying that out loud, because it makes me sound like a total cream puff, but in the spirit of keeping it real, I’m saying it. I’m willing to own it. I will also say, however, (...)
Want to Experiment with Baking Your Own Pies? (Epicurious.com: Latest Features, March 6 2010)
Try our top 5 pie recipes or even watch our pie-making videos now! (...)
Salty or Sweet? (Epicurious.com: Latest Features, March 6 2010)
There seem to be personality differences between cooks and bakers. Find out what makes you prefer preparing meats and veggies vs. cakes and cookies. (...)
Last-Minute Oscar Party Ideas (Epicurious.com: Editor's Blog, March 6 2010)
There are many reasons to tune in to the Oscars, especially this year when there are two stellar hosts, Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin. There's the fun of the red carpet, seeing all the celebs dressed to the nines, and considering how long the (...)
The Crop Mob: "Barn Raising For the Facebook Generation" (Al Dente, March 6 2010)
I guess it's called convergence, but just days after reading an article about Crop Mobs by Christine Muhlke in the Food Section of the February 28, 2010 New York Times Magazine, I received a list of foods necessary for a barn raising, circa (...)
The Crock-Pot Goddess and the Strongest Human Urge (Al Dente, March 6 2010)
 It never occurred to me that Crock-Pots had been invented. One magically showed up at my childhood home around the same time my mother went back to work, and I've seen them appear in other houses placing a premium on time and convenience. I (...)
Pucker Up! Momofuku's Pickles Are Perfect (Al Dente, March 6 2010)
I had a pickle epiphany last May, sitting at David Chang's Momofuku Ssam Bar in New York City, munching on kimchi apples. So spicy, so very refreshing. I decided right then, I needed more alt pickles in my life.Pickles are so much more than dill (...)
Five Fun Things on Friday (3-5-10) (Kalyn's Kitchen, March 6 2010)
Photo of Winter Tomato Soup by Lydia of Soup ChickFriday night again, and it's time for another round-up of fun and news items I thought were fun this week. If you have something fun to share, we'd love to hear about it in the comments.Fun Thing (...)
What's in a Name? (Al Dente, March 6 2010)
"I apologize for lying to you. I promise I won't deceive you except in matters of this sort."--Spiro T. Agnew I hate the feeling of being duped. I blogged about my truffle oil-laced popcorn the other day, which prompted this (...)
Tapenade with a Twist (Epicurious.com: Latest Features, March 6 2010)
Want to make a fun tapenade that isn't all about olives? Try substituting figs, walnuts, and goat cheese to create a sweet, delectable flavor that your guests will love. (...)
A Special Winter Treat (Epicurious.com: Latest Features, March 6 2010)
Whip up a delicious high-fiber, low-cal combination of fruit, nuts, and chocolate that's sure to keep the winter blues away! (...)
Umami in a Tube (Epicurious.com: Editor's Blog, March 5 2010)
If you ever had trouble getting a grip on the somewhat esoteric concept of "umami," now it's much more accessible. By the tube, in fact. Umami, the so-called "fifth taste" (after the four basic senses bitter, salty, sour and sweet) describes the (...)
Sweet Iron Brings Authentic Belgian Waffles to Seattle (Al Dente, March 5 2010)
Have you been to Sweet Iron downtown yet for waffles? Most people are surprised to learn we have such a place in Seattle. It's true, and you should get there to eat some, pronto. When she was a little girl, the owner, Adrienne Jeffrey, used (...)
Dave Lieberman’s Simple Marinara Sauce (MomCooks, March 5 2010)
Image by fritish via Flickr March is National Nutrition Month, and thanks to Del Monte, I have a great recipe to share with you for Simple Marinara Sauce. It’s my absolute favorite comfort food, a bowl of perfectly cooked thin spaghetti (...)
A Sign of the Times: Neiman Marcus Serves Corn Dogs (Al Dente, March 5 2010)
I've just returned from the Fashion Rules! Party, a free event held at Neiman Marcus stores around the country. In its Bellevue, Washington store, shoppers were entertained--there were games, a fashion show and fun music--and served yummy (...)
warm mushroom salad with hazelnuts (smitten kitchen, March 5 2010)
So, this is a tale of two salads. No wait, three. Okay, this is the tale of three salads. The first one crossed our table at brunch with my mother and the little pilot two weeks ago (you might remember that our last brunch together resulting in (...)
Gloves Required For This Spring Cleaning (Al Dente, March 5 2010)
Tender signs of spring have started to sprout at farmers markets in Seattle. These first greens of the season include some foraged gems that might sound slightly strange: Miner's lettuce, dandelion and, yes, stinging nettles.I recently tried a (...)
Mini Goat Cheese Biscuits with Lavender (A Mingling of Tastes, March 5 2010)
I recently had friends over for Sunday brunch. Since I love making breakfast food, it was the perfect opportunity to go a little overboard. When it's just Mike and I, I need to restrain myself. We can't eat a frittata, a sweet quick bread, a (...)
Why I Cook, Part IIThe Cooking Imperative (Michael Ruhlman, March 4 2010)
I was honored to be asked to speak at our local TEDxCLE last Friday where I was allowed to try to explain why I think cooking is important.  There’s a great book out now that argues that our ancestors became human only after we began cooking for (...)
Caraway Soda Bread (Simply Recipes, March 4 2010)
One of the things I love about making soda bread is that it is just so darn easy. With yeast breads you have to proof the yeast, knead the dough, let the dough rise, etc. But with soda breads, there's no proofing, kneading, or waiting. (...)
corn tortillas (Gluten-Free Girl and the Chef, March 4 2010)
People, I have a problem.I'm in love with corn tortillas.Oh, I'm still in love with my wonderful husband, who takes our daughter to the playspace on the island — to climb jungle gym equipment and feed pretend tea to her dolly — every morning about (...)
Happy Third Birthday Presto Pasta Nights! (Once Upon A Feast - Every Kitchen Tells Its Stories, March 4 2010)
What a fantastic celebration. Glad I’m wearing my stretchy pants. Thanks everyone for helping me celebrate Presto Pasta Night’s third birthday bash. So many great dishes from soup to dessert, but see for yourselves......Update! Oh my, somehow Rachel (...)
Gummi Bear Lights, Ham Bone Pillows--Food Not For Eating (Al Dente, March 4 2010)
I am drawn to food even when it's not food. I've purchased cupcake lip gloss for my daughter. I've given strawberry roll washcloths as Christmas presents. And I covet my sister's ham bone pillow.I am constantly amazed at what (...)
Extra Fancy Award Show Popcorn (Al Dente, March 4 2010)
This Sunday is Hollywood's big night and I'm going to take the opportunity to live large. I plan to change out of my pajamas and into my sweats to watch this year's Oscar® nominees parade down the red carpet, and I'll be eating this Extra Fancy Award (...)
Fog Linen Work, a give away, and then Saveur Magazine (La Tartine Gourmande, March 4 2010)
It’s the feel of a soft fabric touching my hands that becomes addictive. Its color and pattern. And its thickness and shape. My imagination flows and my head bubbles with ideas as I look at the pile of kitchen towels loosely arranged on the (...)
Snow Picnic Cookies at Your Request (Under the High Chair, March 4 2010)
Your response to my Wordless Wednesday: Snow Picnic post was great. It was a good time! Since then, I've had several requests for the cookie recipe (not mine) and so here you go.It comes from my dear friend, Tavia, who's girls are in the photos (...)
A Tale of Two Porchettas - Il Cane Rosso and Roli Roti, San Francisco (Alice Q. Foodie, March 4 2010)
Not just two porchettas, two porchettas on the same day at the Ferry Building in San Francisco. I know, right? And people wonder why I love San Francisco so much. (Actually, they don't - I just made that up.)Porchetta is a traditional Italian pork (...)
Deliver us from Deliverance (Silverbrow on Food, March 3 2010)
Deliverance is a London based takeaway company.  They have their own kitchens out of which they make a scarily wide variety of food. Blithely ignoring the centuries of refinement that has culminated in some of the world's leading cuisines, they churn (...)
Recipe for Roasted Kale Chips with Sea Salt and Vinegar (Kalyn's Kitchen, March 3 2010)
Countless other food bloggers have started out their post on kale chips saying "Why did it take me so long to make kale chips?" so I'll spare you that lament and just say that now that I've finally made roasted kale chips myself, I certainly see what (...)
Rice and Bean Salad (Chocolate & Zucchini, March 3 2010)
I hardly ever eat meat or fish when I'm alone. I may have a bit of ham or chicken on occasion if there is some left over from another meal, but other than that, my solo appetite favors a plant-based diet, with a few dairy products (yogurt, (...)
Gremolata(with Wine-Braised Beef Short Rib) (Michael Ruhlman, March 3 2010)
I’ve had braised beef short ribs on my mind for the past couple weeks, working on a preparation for the current book, another for an OpenSky promotion, and also because we’ve got ten people coming for dinner on Saturday, and short ribs are the (...)
The notebooks – Treacle tart et oranges sanguines à la grenadine (foodbeam, March 3 2010)
[Treacle tart and grenadine-marinated blood oranges] It would probably be an understatement to say that I am messy. For years, my absolutely organised mum fought with me, not understanding why I had to keep pretty much all of my belongings on my (...)
Learn To Taste And Tweak Fearlessly (Al Dente, March 3 2010)
I’ve really been enjoying the comments in my last post entitled “Master Techniques Before Recipes.”  Al Dente reader, Michael Edelman, notes that it is as important to learn to taste foods as it is to learn techniques. Indeed, I think Edelman is (...)
Here’s the catch: More sustainable seafood requires exerting pressure up the supply chain (The Ethicurean: Chew the right thing., March 3 2010)
This is part 2 of a series on improving market-based seafood sustainability initiatives, inspired by a recent article published by an international team of researchers in "Oryx: The International Journal of Conservation." (See Oryx volume 44, pp. (...)
Can You Believe It - Presto Pasta Night Turns Three (Once Upon A Feast - Every Kitchen Tells Its Stories, March 2 2010)
Where does the time go? It is truly hard to believe that I started Presto Pasta Nights three years ago on a whim. I thought, hey if others could do roundups, why not me. I never expected it to last. I hoped I wouldn't look like an idiot and be the (...)
The manurification of America (The Ethicurean: Chew the right thing., March 2 2010)
A perfect shitstorm: On some farms, animal manure can be a valuable asset, a way to improve the soil in the fields. But for today's massive factory farms — and, increasingly, the nation's air and waterways — manure is a huge liability, reports the (...)
Lemon Chicken (Simply Recipes, March 2 2010)
Overheard at the market, "I'm a breast girl." "Really? I'm definitely a thigh girl," pause..."dark meat, so much more flavor." Had to laugh, I'm so so so much a thigh girl myself. Here is the secret to fabulous lemon chicken - use (...)
Black Velvet, If You Please (Al Dente, March 2 2010)
It seems like yesterday, but it was pre-Top Chef when I visited Bryan Voltaggio's restaurant, Volt, in Frederick Maryland with my sister Saule and brother-in-law Chris. While waiting for our table, we ordered a round of Black Velvets at the (...)
st. louis gooey butter cake (smitten kitchen, March 2 2010)
Many good things happened this weekend. First, we abruptly ended my unsavory spell of cold weather lament by taking Jacob to see Central Park in all of its snowy glory, reminding me, yet again, why seeing the city muffled and blanketed is the (...)
Forget Drinking: I'll Be Eating Guinness on St. Patrick's Day (Al Dente, March 2 2010)
While I have come to appreciate the full-bodied bitter taste of Guinness on tap, I discovered I much prefer eating Guinness off of a plate. My friend Paula, hostess extraordinaire, introduced me to this cake during one of her fabulous holiday (...)