"All the Fame of Lofty Deeds" spices up Chicago's Fall theat
2009-10-06 17:45:00 CHICAGO (July 24, 2009) -- The House Theatre of Chicago will present ALL THE FAME OF LOFTY DEEDS, written by Mark Guarino and based on and featuring the music and artwork of Jon Langford, at the Chopin Theatre (1543 W. Division) November 12 to December 20. ...
HUL Spices Up The Skin Care Market: Launches Vaseline Confidence Challenge
2009-09-19 06:28:00 The Rs. 3,465 crore Skin care market in India is seeing some action now. HUL, which has a basket of brands like Fair & Lovely, Ponds, Vaseline and Lakme, owns about 47.8% of the market is now targeting the online population of India to promote its brands .Recently the company announced the launch of “Confidence challenge” (Vaselinebodyvibe.zapak.com) for its age old brand Vaseline (launched in 1870). The company has partnered with Zapak.com for this new initiative. The contest is: User register themselves at vaselinebodyvibe.zapak They select their body vibe based on 4 different categories and upload a full length picture. 4 participants are selected from each category. The participants are sent Vaseline healthy white lotion and are supposed to upload there pic every week showing the effect of Vaseline lotion. Finally winner is picked up from the each category and gets different prizes based on category . S.no Category Prize 1 Style Icon A Grooming Ses...
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Tomato Apricot Chunky Chutney
2009-09-18 09:59:00 "You say tomaaahtoh, I say ... sauce!" "You say tomaaytoh, I say ... salad!" "You say tomato, I say ... chutney!" Then I'll say "STOP!" before you give me any more tomatoes! I am seeing red right now - tomato red! My CSA box has been overflowing... [Read the rest of this post on my website]
Bollywood Cooking: Kesar di Kheer ? Saffron Rice Pudding
2009-09-14 22:33:00 Kheer or milchreis, riz au lait, arroz de leite, budino di riso, arroz con dulce or just rice pudding. Whatever you may call it, fact is almost every country has their own particular version of this creamy, dreamy, sweet rice dessert. The North Indian type, kheer has accompanied me since... [Read the rest of this post on my website]
Cooking School: Falafel with a Tahini-Yogurt Sauce and a Minty Tabouleh
2009-08-20 21:35:00 There are many reasons why I love going to visit my parents in Dubai - the main one, of course, is seeing my parents and brother! But also on the top of my list is the food - the Arabic food to be exact. Regulars to my blog will know that I have lived a larger part of my younger years in... [Read the rest of this post on my website]
India Sweets and Spices - Los Angeles
2009-01-12 04:36:00 India Sweets and Spices. I believe this was a 2-item combo and cost about $5 (but I'm not sure). The food sucks. This is the first Indian place I didn't like. I specially hated the orange stuff in the picture below. I don't know what that is, but I hated it. I think it was extremely sweet. I don't know which 2 items are in the picture, but it was something I never had before. I think one is okra. Also I like my Indian food with naan, I don't like all other Indian bread. Rating (food): 1 / 5 Repeat: NoIndia Sweets and Spices9409 Venice Blvd.Culver City, CA 90232(310) 837-5286Mon-Sun.10:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
By: Vegas and Food
Seasoning Food and Hot Drinks With Herbs and Spices Will Jingle Your Taste
2009-01-05 14:05:00 Seasoning Food and Hot Drinks With Herbs and Spices Will Jingle Your Taste Buds This Holiday SeasonSomething about the holidays getting closer conjures up thoughts of tasty casseroles straight from the oven and piping hot drinks with twirls of steam rising from our favorite mug helping to make rosy cheeks even rosier.Why not add a new twist of flavor to go along with the twirls of steam? Adding a pinch of fresh or dried herbs from the farmer's market to any food or hot drink can bring a richness to the festivities in your home that permeates all the senses. When all our senses have been nourished, it delights our soul, don't you think?The most popular herbs and spices are sage, rosemary, mint, oregano, basil, dill, parsley, thyme and cinnamon. Just reading about them brings up the twinkling sights and jingle-jangle sounds of the holidays.Sage has a unique earthiness to it and it uniquely pops poultry and dressing with a hint of peppery flavor. After using rubbed sage for years, I ...
Kathrikka Podi Curry / Brinjal Cooked in Roasted Spices
2008-12-10 10:23:00 I apologize to all those brinjal haters out there for posting so many brinjal recipes but these are quick and easy and one of the vegetables that are available at all times for me. Also, I love brinjals :DThis one is a traditional Tamil Brahmin Recipe except that I made a slight twist in it and added pureed onions. You can omit that and you will get a dry fry dish. I wanted something that was slightly soft and not fried.What I Used:Brinjal / eggplant - 2 cups, cubedOnion - 1 small, ground to a paste or chopped fineMustard seeds - 1/8 tspOil - 1 tbsp (preferably gingelly/sesame oil)Salt - to tasteTo dry-roast and grind:Dhania / malli - 2 tsp (or 3 tsp dhania powder)Bengal gram / Chana dal / kadala parippu - 1 tbspUrad dal / uzhunnu parippu / uzhutham paruppu - 1 tspDried red chillies - 4, adjust to tasteCurry leaves - a fewHow I Made It:1. Dry roast the list of ingredients until golden brown, cool, grind and set aside.2. Heat oil in a pan. temper mustard seeds and lightly saute the o...
Curry Soda Spices Up Japan's Soft Drink Selection
2008-12-07 18:57:00 Curry soda could be shrugged off as a one-off attention grabber if there weren't at least two varieties of the fiery flavored fizzy drink heating up Japanese store shelves.
Quatre Quarts Cake with Cookie Spices
2008-09-05 17:11:00 Time for a cake to bake with cookie spices. It was a ‘Quatre Quarts Cake’, a cake consisting of 4 equal parts. See the ingredients for the exact amounts. Ingredients: 4 eggs, 250 grams sugar, 250 grams butter, 250 grams flour, 1 pinch salt, 1 sachet vanilla sugar, 1 tablespoon cookie spices, Preheat the ...
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Lose Belly Fat Faster With These 4 Herbs & Spices
2008-07-20 09:49:00 In this article I would like to talk about 4 powerful spices and herbs that you should add to your diet to help lose belly fat faster. To lose weight, lose belly fat, gain lean muscle, and improve your overall health, it is obviously very important to make sure you are getting plenty of water daily, plenty of sleep every night, exercising (cardio + weight training), eat several small meals daily, and eat the proper foods. The proper foods in general categories would be fiber, complex carbohydrates, fruits & veggies, protein, and healthy fats. However, to amp up those foods for an even more powerful belly fat burning effect, you should add these 4 herbs and spices a long with some of your foods. Here are the 4 herbs & spices in no particular order: 1. Ginger: Causes your tissues to use more energy thus burning more calories. Ginger is also good for improving joint functionality, controlling cholesterol, and several other health conditions. 2. Cinnamon: Mm mm! I do not eat one...
SPICES EXPORTS INCREASED BY 24%
2008-06-07 17:31:00 By: BHARAT RATNA Revenue from spice exports are Rs 4435.50 Crores Though the board exports spices to 130 countries 80% of revenue is received from 20 countries India is a land of spices. Indian spices are read more Click on the Title to read more...
By: The India Street
Cooking with Anna: Involtini e Melenzane
2008-06-04 16:54:00 So we are going to go back in time a little with this post. I hope you all don’t mind the time warp this blog sometimes is! It is hard sometimes figuring out when to post what! The life of a food blogger is all about organization…and sometimes the lack thereof. Anyway, as you all know, the week before our wedding, Anna, Roberto’s mom came to stay with us. She is a food blogger and member of The Foodie Blogroll! Her blog AnnaGarau.com features recipes from her native Sardinia. It is a great blog, full of wonderful anecdotes about Sardinia as well as beautiful pictures and she is quite the chef. It is in Italian, so if you want to check it out, and I recommend that you do, use one of those handy dandy translators like this translator from Google. You can even watch a video of traditional Sardinian dancing and singing - something Sardinians are known for. When she was here at our house, she was updating that post and we were having such a good time. I was really ...
Book Review: Spain And The World Table
2008-06-03 00:00:00 In 2006, the Culinary Institute of America gathered chefs from Spain and around the world to attend a conference on Spanish cuisine and its impact on the 'world table'. The result, this visually splendid cookbook, reduces some of the best culinary talent from the event and present 125 recipes that have been adapted for the home cook. The recipes, each, speak to the traditions of Spanish cuisine, but do not ignore the modern taste for a broad palate for ingredients, or the crafting of new flavors and textures. Over 600 culinary industry leaders participated in the CIA's 2006 "Worlds of Flavor" International Conference and Festival. And the resulting cookbook brings many techniques, flavors and concepts that might not be historically familiar, but are traditionally rooted, and as richly imaginative as they are flavorful.
By: Chilefire
Herbal Abundance: What to do with a plethora of herbs?
2008-06-02 17:40:00 Summer is here and with it comes a fresh plethora of herbs! If you are like me, sometimes you get really excited about that and can’t help but scoop up big bunches of fresh herbs when you see them at the Farmers Markets or the grocery store. Then you end up throwing half of them away after they have sat rotting in your fridge for days on end…well that is just no good. Herbs are a wonderful way to get more greens into your diet and many of them also have other health properties - not to mention they improve the smell of ones breath! So what does one do with an over abundance of herbs? On a recent trip to the Farmers Market I procured rather large bunches of Arugala, Basil, Mint and Dill. I brought them home, filled up some vases with water, stuck the herbs in the vases and put them promptly into the fridge to use whenever the mood took me. Then, said herbs, sat all pretty in my fridge for about 2 weeks. I had barely touched them. They were still looking pretty good, but ...
Rihanna Spices up her Sex Life With Sexy Costumes
2008-05-30 20:49:00 Barbadian beauty Rihanna likes to spice up her sex life by wearing her sexy music video costumes1 Vote(s)
By: JeQQ it
May 27, Malay Spices - the four siblings: cinnamon, star anise, cardamom an
2008-05-27 13:46:00 Introduction to common Malay spices found in Malay cooking. Four popular spices as well as other kinds which are widely used.
May 26, How to Store Spices
2008-05-26 07:39:00 How to Store Spices to Keep its Freshness Longer. Make spices last longer by keeping them in cool dark, dry place or in the refrigerator. More tips are also available on this page.
A Taste of Mustique spices up Caribbean cuisine
2008-05-24 21:32:00 Caribbean cuisine. Food and flavours. And Kevin Snook. They all have on thing in common; they tend to capture the essence of Mustique.In his new book, A Taste of Mustique, Snook, a professional chef and restaurateur ? with Elizabeth Penniman ? a writer and editor ? captures the favourite dishes and flavours of Mustique ? one of the most exclusive and remote vacation spots in the world. Featuring a foreword by Mick Jagger ? yes that Mick Jagger ? A Taste of Mustique gives you over 100 recipes that are easily transferred from the mastery of a top chef to your kitchen counter. Equally tempting as the recipes it accompanies, Sophie Munro?s photography makes the cookbook a visual gastronomic heaven that is sure to get your taste buds singing praises.According to Charlotte Courtenay, who provides an insightful review of the book in the current issue of the MACO Caribbean Living magazine, ?A Taste of Mustique not only brings us mouth-watering recipes ? but also brings to the reader a broad...
America Discovers Curry Laksa
2008-05-22 00:00:00 Peranakan or Nonya cuisine, and curry laksa haven't really be discovered in United States, that is until recently. Laksa has begun to sporadically appear on The Food Network, the Travel Channel and other foodie programs and networks. Laksa made it's most recent appearance on last nights episode (episode 11) of Top Chef on Bravo, with a shrimp laksa made by one of the contestants. Bourdain, evidently judged the Laksa to smoky for his taste, after announcing that he "took his laksa seriously". Interestingly, it might be noted that Bourdain presumably had his first laksa two seasons back on his traveling foodie show "No Reservations".
By: Chilefire
Movie Night: A New Tradition - Recipes: Olive Cheese Balls, Lentil Koftas,
2008-05-12 16:05:00 I am all about tradition. Even as a young child, I always enjoyed re-occuring events based on a date, an event, or time. I don’t know what it is about me that just loves a good ritualistic event. Maybe it’s the food. Most likely…Now that I am an adult and getting older and recently married, I have started thinking more about traditions, what they mean to me and what kinds of traditions I want to start for my own family. When we lived in Vermont, we used to have Roberto’s girls with us every other weekend, and I loved cooking special things when they were there. Especially in anticipation of Movie Night. We would rent a movie and then make fun food, perfect for watching and eating at the same time. Recently Roberto and I decided that we really need to bring back Movie Night ? even if only for us. A time to get our jammies on and eat fun foods. We have done this three times so far and it seems to be sticking. We have prepared some really fun finger foods and m...
Diabetes: Eggplant with toasted spices
2008-05-09 13:21:00 Toasted mustard seed and other spices often used in India infuse olive oil with pungent flavor. The oil is then used to make a fresh cherry tomato sauce for smoky slices of grilled eggplant. 1 large eggplant (aubergine), about 1 1/2 pounds 1 teaspoon mustard seed 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon curry powder Pinch of ground ...
By: B-Health
Book Review: Grilled Pizza & Piadinas
2008-05-07 00:00:00 The dough, in my opinion is going to make or break a book like this one. Yes, the flavor combinations that Priebe puts together in his book are great too - but in the end the crust recipe was going decide it for me - it is foundation of good pizza and the toughest nut to crack. Historically I have always purchased my dough from the best pizzeria that I can find, so while this was not the first time I was making my own dough, a good recipe was going to bring me back to this book over and over.
By: Chilefire
Spicing Things Up Can Improve Your Health
2008-04-30 13:17:00 Suzy Cohen, R. Ph., is a licensed pharmacist with nearly 20 years of clinical experience. The author of The 24-Hour Pharmacist (HarperCollins,- July '07), she is "America's Most Trusted Pharmacist," and has helped millions of patients in various clinical settings, such as retail, hospital, nursing home pharmacies, and through her nationally syndicated column, "Dear Pharmacist." A former spokesperson for the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Suzy Cohen is a member of the Institute of Functional Medicine, The Association of Natural Medicine Pharmacists and The American Pharmacists Association. You can subscribe to Suzy's free weekly newsletter or ask her a question at her DearPharmacist website. Guest Blogger Suzy Cohen--Dear Pharmacist,I came to a local talk you gave in my city and was impressed with your vast knowledge of nutrition. You mentioned the spice cayenne pepper and that it may normalize cholester...
By: BasilandSpice
Diamonds of The Desert - Medjool Dates
2008-04-30 00:00:00 Once reserved exclusively for Moroccan royalty and their most important guests, Medjool dates were considered a precious confection and for many remain so today.
By: Chilefire
Mila Kunis Spices Up GQ Magazine
2008-04-25 16:00:00 Ukranian-born American actress Mila Kunis is featured in GQ Magazine. Mila was ranked #47 on Maxim's 2006 Hot 100 list. She has been dating actor Macaulay Culkin for nearly six years now. She appeared in the movie Forgetting Sarah Marshall along with Kristen Bell and is starring in an upcoming Max Payne.
By: Celebrity Shots
Hatch home-grown spices and herbs in a windowsill Eggling
2008-04-24 00:00:00 You'd like to take a step towards a "green" lifestyle by growing your own herbs and flowers. After all, indoor plants help clean your air, and any food you grow at home puts you one step closer to eating "local." But sometimes it's difficult to motivate, especially if you don't ...
Mel B Spices It Up For Ultimo
2008-04-22 18:56:00 Here are the pictures of Mel B modeling for underwear retailers Ultimo.Looking toned and sultry, Scary Spice shines in the set of images, shot at a Beverly Hills mansion with a glittering LA skyline in the background.The star of Strictly Come Dancing looks as though she has never been in better shape, but I wish they had covered up her tattoos. Source & Sourcehttp://redcarpetfashionaw-ards.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/d-efault?alt=rss
Mel B Spices It Up For Ultimo
2008-04-22 18:56:00 Here are the pictures of Mel B modeling for underwear retailers Ultimo.Looking toned and sultry, Scary Spice shines in the set of images, shot at a Beverly Hills mansion with a glittering LA skyline in the background.The star of Strictly Come Dancing looks as though she has never been in better shape, but I wish they had covered up her tattoos. Source & Sourcehttp://www.redcarpet-fash-ionawards.com/feeds/posts/defau-lt?alt=rss
Kitchen Gadget: The Kohler Karbon Sexy Articulating Kitchen Faucet
2008-04-17 00:00:00 Occasionally I like to highlight a cooking or kitchen gadget here on Chilefire - However normally I have actually used the gadgets that I am reviewing today. In this case I couldn't help myself - I had to post about this gadget before I got my hands on it.
By: Chilefire
[PSA] Marijuana is not one of the 11 herbs and spices in the Colonel’s
2008-04-16 21:29:00 Atlanta Journal Constitution
Hydrangea Leaves are Toxic
2008-04-14 20:49:00 The hydrangea is a beautiful flower and plant and actually the roots are quite healthy for you stimulating kidneys and acting as a diuretic. Great for bladder infections, obesity, prostate disorders and kidney disease. Even good for kidney stones. HOWEVER…the leaves of this plant should... This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more!
Spices - Mediterranean Diet's Key To Good Health
2008-04-10 22:18:00 By Dr Keith ScottOver the past decade much has been made of the so-called Mediterranean Diet. Epidemiological evidence shows that people living in Mediterranean countries like France, Greece and Italy have lower incidences of heart disease relative to the USA, UK and more northerly European nations. Various hypotheses have been put forward in an attempt to explain why their diets should afford protection against cardiovascular disease and other degenerative conditions. Two factors that have been given credit for the healthy attributes of this diet are red wine and olive oil. However, until recently one of the most important factors has been overlooked – the consumption in this region of considerable quantities of culinary herbs and spices that are all rich in antioxidants and other important disease-preventing compounds.The people of the Mediterranean countries, when following their traditional diets, tend to eat less animal-derived saturated fats and more plant-based unsaturated ...
By: Antioxidants
Apr 9, Privacy Policy for Pickles and Spices World Web Site
2008-04-09 12:08:00 Privacy policy to users who browse the web site Pickles and Spices World
Brussel Sprouts: I dare you to tell me you hate them!
2008-04-02 15:14:00 Okay guys, Brussel Sprout season is coming to an end, so I wanted to give them a little tribute since I love them so much. I know they have a pretty bad reputation out there. I also know I am talking to people who really appreciate food ? so I am guessing you guys are a little more open minded about these cute little mini-cabbages and probably there are many of you reading this right now that also adore this vegetable! However, I am sure there are a few of you who are turning their nose up as we speak. So just hear me out, okay? Lately I have seen lots of recipes out on the net targeting people who hate Brussel Sprouts ? so here I am to give you a few more recipes for your arsenal to welcome the members of the brassica (Brussel sprouts, cauliflower and cabbages) family onto your plate. First, is my classic recipe where I just steam them and then throw them in a pan to sautee with onions, garlic and toss with a home made honey mustard vinaigrette. Sometimes I add a bit of bacon whe...
Recipe: Tiella di Cozze (Mussel Casserole) and Yogurt Carrot Cake redux
2008-03-31 15:59:00 Recently we had my family over for an open house. We have been in our new place for a while now and not everyone had been here to see it. So we decided to do a luncheon. I had two ideas going into this party ? I wanted to make something rustic and old-school hearkening back to the times that Italians stopped what they were doing to enjoy a nice lunch spread together out in the fields, on a big slab of wood turned into a table. Also along this theme, I really wanted to make something using ingredients that we already had at home. Too many times when preparing for a party, I decide on a menu and then go and buy all the ingredients. This time, I wanted to challenge myself more and use what was around. We had been to the Farmer’s market the day before and had gotten our staples: potatoes, tomatoes, squashes, onions and beautiful bread. We also had a bag of frozen mussels in the freezer. So I decided to make a regional dish from Puglia, called Tiella di Cozze or Mussel Casserole ?...
Experiments Smoking Salt: Part II
2008-03-31 00:00:00 Almost two years ago I wrote up an article on a series of experiments I was doing smoking salt. At the time I promised a follow up article posting my results in a "couple of weeks". Clearly it has taken me longer to get here than a couple of weeks, but I didn't want to post on the subject again until I sorted out some of the details and techniques and had a chance to do some research.
By: Chilefire
Spices That Lower Blood Pressure
2008-03-29 02:54:00 When you have high blood pressure, you often have to cut down on or omit certain elements of your diet, and one of the most common elements is salt. Too much sodium is bad for your cholesterol, so it’s crucial not to consume too much of it; the recommended amount of sodium per day is ...
What's the Difference Between Herbs and Spices?
2008-03-10 17:57:00 There is some overlap, but the basic difference between an herb and a spice is that spices are considered tropical or semi-tropical in origin. They can be composed of leaves, bark, roots, dried fruits, seeds, or nuts. Almost all spices are imported, and can come from vines, shrubs, or trees.
Flavors: Saffron and Cardamom Panna Cotta
2008-03-07 20:50:00 Friends - they are so vital, wonderful and important in life. There are many different types of friends and we all categorize them in separate boxes. In German these categories are defined... [Read the rest of this post on my website]
Recipe: Polenta Lasagna with Fire Roasted Tomato Sauce
2008-03-03 15:10:00 I love polenta ? it is total comfort food and a great base for a variety of vegetables and great with tomato sauce and cheese. My favorite way to make polenta is with sundried tomatoes, olives, cheese and spinach ? put it in the fridge until it gets hard, dust it with flour and pan fry in olive oil. Served with a hearty tomato sauce it is really one of the best things to eat. This time though, I didn’t feel like frying the polenta ? I wanted something lighter but still comforting and flavorful, so I decided to use the polenta rectangles as a base for lasagna. It was really good and something I will certainly make again. This is also my contribution to Marie of Proud Italian Cook and Maryann of Finding La Dolce Vita ’s Event: Festa Italiana. All Entries due March 22nd. Please click on either of their links for participation guidelines! INGREDIENTS: for the polenta: 4 cups vegetable broth 1 cup polenta cup Parmesan cheese, shredded cup extra sharp cheddar, shredd...
Foodie Event: Eat To The Beat
2008-02-28 16:35:00 Man, I am getting in a lot of blog posts this week! I guess there is just so much good stuff going on in the food blogoshpere that I want to support and be a part of. Sometimes, I get so backed up with other food related posts that I wait until the last minute to get my entry in for a Foodie Event. I wish I had time to do them all! I just love the creativity in this community! Food Bloggers ROCK! Which leads me exactly to this post and this Foodie Event which is called Eat To The Beat and is the brainchild of my friend Elly from Elly Says Opa! Elly says she was inspired to create this event because her love of music is about as big as her love for food! I completely concur. I have always believed that my life would be so much better if it had a soundtrack. So since I have started working from home, I can listen to music all day long and it just makes my life so complete. I can’t imagine cooking without music, dinner parties or meals without some kind of music playing the the ...
Oscar Red Carpet: Jennifer Garner Spices Up Basic Black, Miley Cyrus Gets S
2008-02-25 03:22:00 Oscar red-carpet fashion: Jennifer Garner spices up basic black and Miley Cyrus gets sophisticated, while "Juno" star Ellen Page misses the mark.
Sugar & Spice: Sweet Spiced Risotto with Cherry Compote
2008-02-22 16:30:00 I was lying at the doctor's, staring at the ceiling, with several needles stuck all over my body. The ones in my ear pinched the most. But it was all bearable - I just felt like a helpless porcupine... [Read the rest of this post on my website]
Recipe: Homemade Gyros with Super Garlic Tzatziki
2008-02-20 15:30:00 I have been getting very inspired by blogs recently. Maybe it is because I sit down to check my daily bloggings while sipping that first cup of coffee before I eat anything ? so I am half starved. But in any case, bad habits aside, I have been going crazy copying recipes from blogs that I visit through my daily interactions with The Foodie Blogroll. There is just so much good food out there and being exposed to it on a daily basis is a dream for someone as food obsessed as me. To me there is nothing better than a Gyro ? spiced meat in a warm pita slathered with garlicky Tzatziki, put an order of fries on the side and I am in a state of bliss. So the other day when I came across this, on Bitsy’s blog, A Matter of Taste, I was intrigued. I mean normally I only get Gyros out ? and you watch them slice the meat off a huge cylinder of meat on a spit. For me, foodie though I may be, it never really occurred to me to think how this giant cylinder of meat might come to be. I mean the...
Recipe: Golubki, Polish Comfort Food
2008-02-18 16:16:00 The winter is coming to an end here in the Sunshine State (I won’t rub it in that Roberto and I spent the weekend at the beach…), and before it gets too warm in the rest of the world, I thought I’d post about this wintery dish. A few weekends ago we went to visit my mom. It was cold and gray and so she decided we were going to make stuffed cabbage rolls. This is an old family favorite. My Nana had two best friends as an adult ? one was British and the other Liz, was what they called ?Slavic? back in the old days. I am not sure if that means she is Polish, Czech, Ukrainian or something in between. According to my mom, Liz always referred to these cabbage rolls as Halupky. Well, inevitably walking in my Nana’s footsteps, my best friend Jen also happens to be Polish and I knew quite a few people of Polish decent when I lived in Western Mass. Jen’s family and most of the polish people I know call cabbage rolls Golubki. So in honor of Jen, that is what I ca...
Buck Spices Up His Life!
2008-02-15 00:02:00 I went to The Spice Girls and wanted to tell you about it!Love, Michael
Recipe: Lebanesesque Cauliflower & Bruschetta di Roma
2008-02-12 16:15:00 If you have never had fried cauliflower, you are missing out. My Nana used to make it, just dusted in flower and pan fried. I used to eat it with ketchup when I was a kid! It was delicious. Years later, as an adult, I had fried cauliflower, known as Zahra Mekleyah, again, at a Lebanese friend’s house, then again at a Lebanese restaurant. They traditionally serve it with a delicious Tahini sauce and it is out of this world. Blows ketchup right out of the water! I have always tried to take fried things I have enjoyed in a restaurant and see if I can make them healthier at home. I still enjoy all the fried stuff when I go out sometimes, but I hate the mess of all the oil splatters in MY kitchen. Yes, I am a neat freak,that is established. My favorite way to get a similar crunchy texture in the oven to frying is either to bake it at 450F, maybe 475F or broil it. These cauliflower, I did the former. Instead of creating a Tahini dipping sauce, I decided to toss the cauliflower in it...
Finding Herbs & Spices for a Song
2008-02-03 23:13:00 When I moved into my first apartment, one of my first orders of business was to set up my kitchen. As example of my priorities, I packed a KitchenAid stand mixer into my boxes of graduate school essentials.The kitchen was smaller than most bedroom closets, windowless, and offered about 1 and 1/2 square feet of counter space; I wasn?t deterred (much). I had what I needed to get started, and set to work stocking the cupboards, drawers and shelves with my hodge-podge collection of hand-me-down cookware, a jumble of silverware, and a cookbook collection that rivaled (or possibly exceeded; it spilled over into the living room) my academic texts.What I didn?t have was herbs and spices.Anyone who has ever wandered the baking aisle of the supermarket knows that herbs and spices don?t run cheap. The store-brands are marginally less expensive than their name-brand counterparts, but the offerings are far more limited: there is no Piggly-Wiggly brand of star anise or cardamom.Yet quality herbs ... |
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