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I cook a lot lately with basil and I love it. Here is a little history lesson from The Spice Book, 1964. BASIL Cut with a Golden Sickle “Cooks…
“Soup,” declared the French gastronomer, Grimod de la Reyniere, “is to a diner what a portico or a peristyle is to a building… not only the first part of…
Bell peppers come in a rainbow of colors. They may be used here in any combination, as long as a few red ones are included in the mix. Red…
Possibly one of the most popular seafood dishes in the entire world, shrimp can be found on menus all across North and South America as well as in the…
You can use a food processor to make eggplant dip, but take care not to make it too smooth; this is supposed to be a rustic, slightly chunky dip.…
Bay Area chef and teacher, Jessica Theroux spent a year traveling throughout Italy, cooking and talking with Italian grandmothers from whom she learned the true art of food, family,…
Appetizers/ Vegetables
Curried Fried Eggplant and Bob’s Red Mill’s Spar for the Spurtle Oatmeal Recipe Contest + GIVEAWAY
Bob’s Red Mill kicked off its second annual Spar for the Spurtle 2 Oatmeal Recipe Contest which invites home cooks and professional chefs alike to submit videos demonstrating a…
Cakes, Tarts/ Other Desserts
Chocolate Cake with Poached Pears in Red Wine and Happy Birthday to Everyone Who Was Born in the Month of July!
I had a desire today to bake something special, not only for my Birthday but for everyone who is celebrating Birthday in July. This is an easily prepared dessert…
“Summer afternoon – summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful worlds in the English language.” Henry James…
There can hardly be a more delightful way to start a summer lunch or al fresco dinner than with a refreshing chilled soup. Borscht from Young Beets is a healthy vegetarian soup, which just good served…
It is always a good idea to pop a bunch of corn when watching a movie with friends, the games or even all alone with your book. Adding some…
Nestled just 30 minutes by ferry southeast of Mount Desert Island, with superb views of the mountains of Acadia National Park, the five Cranberry Isles host a year-round community…
We took a week off and ventured in the Acadia Park, Maine, wandered in the rocky forest, as well enjoyed some ocean breeze and lakeside sunset. Small lobsters under…
Breakfast/ Fish & Seafood
Crêpes with three different fillings: Earthy Barley with Enoki Mushrooms, Potatoes with Mushroom Cream Sauce and Sauté Sesame Shrimp
A little history about crêpes from Culinaria FRANCE. “As well as eggs, butter, and milk, good quality crêpes require white wheat flour and sugar, both originally luxury items, so…