Many mouth-watering events to savor during the first weekend in August. In the heart of Normandy, the town of Livarot is hosting their two day, 21st Annual Foire aux Fromages (Cheese Fair) devoted to...

Yes, it is summer and no, I am not cooking much these days. Fortunately there are people out there who are still turning on their ovens and heating up their kitchens and producing some fantastic...

Every week I write about my French cheese tasting adventures on Chez Loulou. It seemed only natural that I should also write about cheese here on Like to Cook for those of you who are interested in...

Smithfield, producers of smoked ham, bacon, luncheon meats and fresh pork, are offering the chance to meet TV personality paula deen and a whopping $30,000 cash prize for the best recipe using one of...

Every season has its Crumble. Apple or pear in the autumn, rhubarb in the spring and peach in the summer. I even have an incredible crumble recipe that uses frozen berries. It is perfect as a winter...

There are so many events to savor this weekend! Pierogi Fest in Whiting, Indiana, has been voted one of the Top 10 Wackiest Festivals by Virtual Tourist and as one of the Top 10 2008 Summer Travels by...

It's hot. Too hot to turn on the oven. Fortunately there are countless recipes that require neither an oven nor a stove top. Here are some of my favorite recipes to keep the kitchen cool and to...

I love cheese. Cheese that is soft and mild. Cheese that is sharp and tangy. Cheese that stinks to high heaven and conjures up images of barnyards. Roquefort doesn't fall into the category of...

Every so often I become curious to see what's new in the world of kitchen gadgetry so I do a bit of computer screen shopping (same as window shopping - when you're looking, not buying - but...

Here's a taste of what's happening this weekend. The residents of Yarmouth, Maine invite you to come celebrate the 43rd annual Yarmouth Clam Festival, which kicks off this Friday.One of...

Julia Bristow, the owner of the spectacular Château Ventenac, which overlooks the Canal du Midi in Ventenac-en-Minervois, is offering two courses this autumn for all you food and wine lovers out...

You would think that after spending five years as a vegetarian I would have a better collection of vegetarian recipes. Alas, I do not. So when I find one that I really like, I'm delighted! This...

This deep purple, glossy beauty of the vegetable world (actually eggplant is a fruit - a giant berry!) is coming into season in many markets. This is a wonderful, versatile and chameleon-like...

During the winter we ate a lot of soup and I was constantly sharing Piping hot, comforting soup recipes to enjoy on blustery days. Now that the weather has switched to being sunny and hot, salads are...

Here are a few of this weekend's highlights; One of my favorite cities, Santa Barbara, California, is hosting their annual French Festival this Saturday and Sunday. Some of the food on offer...

Summertime would be an ideal time to be a vegetarian. Not that I am. But if I were a vegetarian, I would be perfectly satisfied with all the fresh, gorgeous produce that is available everywhere....

This herby, garlicky Chickpea Salad is a delicious and simple dish to make for summer picnics. It's also fantastic alongside grilled chicken or fish. The amount of garlic looks like a lot, but it...

I like a summer drink that doesn't take itself too seriously. When the temperatures start to rise and you need relief from the heat, the best way to survive is a little something light and...

How would you like to win a contest where the grand prize was 25 pounds of cheese? Ok, maybe throw in a little cash too...say...$5,000? That is what's up for grabs at The Tillamook Macaroni and...

This weekend is jam-packed with festivities! The folks in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada, invite you to the 27th Annual Abbotsford Berrybeat Festival this Friday and Saturday.Sample and indulge...