There’s nothing quite like beer – such as the earthy tang of the hops as the brew goes down, or the refreshing, subtle aftertaste. A cold glass of amber topped with a creamy ivory crown is something rich and rare. Or so I’ve heard… I don’t like beer except to cook with it. When I saw this book […]
Wednesday Winner: (Grand National) Bake-Off # 5: "My Inspiration" Cake
There are layers and layers of goodness in this Bake-Off winning cake from the 5th Grand National Contest held in 1953 at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City. The $25,000 winner, Mrs. Bernard (Lois) Kanago, of Webster, South Dakota looked like she was about to faint when her name was called as the […]
Shore Food at its Best
I have never been to the Jersey Shore, but after reading this cookbook, it will be a destination I will look forward to in the near future just to find a Summer Shack restaurant. Author and chef Jasper White grew up on the Jersey Shore on a diet of steamers, blue crabs, sausage sandwiches, and boardwalk hot […]
Twenty Fabulous Culinary Events
These are no ordinary parties, which means this is no ordinary cookbook. You’ve got that right. The dust jacket explains that Judith Olney brings wit, whimsy, a flair for the dramatic, an appetite for the offbeat, and the unexpected. You will be the talk of the town if you indulge in Judith’s “entertainments,” as that […]
Cookbook Giveaways for the Week of 6-13-11: Cocktails!
Summer is for entertaining, and many people enjoy cocktails at their parties and celebrations. The first two books have hundreds of ideas for beautiful cocktails. The Art of the Cocktail has photos that look frame-worthy. The Ultimate Book of Cocktails has over 600 recipes – that’s a lot of parties! But not everyone enjoys alcoholic […]
Parsley – It’s Not Just for Garnish!
To some, parsley is just something that garnishes fish – but it’s so much more. It is rich in vitamins A and C, calcium and iron. Cooks love it for its bright color and fresh flavor it adds to salads, soups, fish, poultry, meat, eggs, sauces, and vegetables. Parsley has the generous capacity to lend its […]
Chicken Kiev for a Crowd
Do you have a large crowd to cook for at a family gathering or event this summer? This recipe for Chicken Kiev could be a possibility. Chicken Kiev has a vein of golden butter inside tender crisp-coated chicken breasts. It can even be prepared and frozen a week ahead of time, then thawed and reheated. CHICKEN […]
Guy Fieri, Rock Star of Food
What better way to start a weekend than with some rockin’ Guy Fieri food?! Have you ever seen anyone with so much energy? I have had the pleasure of seeing Guy a couple times – once when he crowned my daughter Kristina the “Pork Diva” in New York City at a pork grilling contest, and then again this […]
