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by Jennifer on August 11, 2008
All of my memories of summer camp include one thing. S'mores. (well, two things, actually - a multitude of mosquito bites also stands out) Blistering hot, oozing marshmallows and melting...
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Thirty five thousand pounds of bananas are flambéd every year at New Orleans' Brennan's Restaurant to make one of their signature dishes, Bananas Foster. The dessert was created in 1951 by...
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Since I'm here in New Orleans I thought I should talk some more about some of the city's unique food traditions. I've already written about Red Beans and Rice, Jambalaya and recently made...
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When Chanukah began at sundown this last Tuesday, many families sat down at their holiday tables to enjoy platefuls of traditional potato latkes. Every year I make a big batch of latkes for my...
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Cassoulet A dish immersed in history, surrounded by controversy and seemingly insurmountable. But if you get right down to it, all it is is a slow cooked stew of plump, white beans and several kinds...
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by Jennifer on November 06, 2007
I've just returned from three days in gastronomic paradise. Gascony, in the heart of southwestern France, is known for it's fiery Armagnac, it's silky foie gras, the warmth of it's...
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Traditionally, Monday in New Orleans meant two things. Wash day and Red Beans and Rice. Red Beans and Rice economized on both time and ingredients. It made use of all the yummy little bits of meat...
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Should it be described as a Creole dish or as a Cajun dish? Do Jambalaya's origins lie in Spain, West Africa or France? Tomatoes or no tomatoes? To answer these questions, you have to sort through...
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by Jennifer on September 25, 2007
I have a confession to make. I have never made pie dough. I have absolutely no problem making a perfectly tempered vanilla anglaise . Spun sugar decorations and hand molded chocolates are child's...
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by Jennifer on September 10, 2007
Challah is a soft, golden egg bread, which is traditionally reserved for the Sabbath. The bread is usually braided, but during Rosh Hashanah, challah is served in round loaves to symbolize the circle...
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by Jennifer on August 24, 2007
I've always been enamored with farmers markets. I'm captivated by the bustling activity, tantalizing aromas and vibrant colors. I love perusing the stalls and picking out the freshest, ripest...
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by Stef on April 30, 2007
Two weeks ago we were at the Petroglyph National Monument in New Mexico to see the images carved on rock about 500 years ago by the Pueblo Indians' ancestors. At the visitor center you'll see...
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by Stef on April 09, 2007
Pardon me for this non-edible entry, but I just had to share this link, to the White House's State Easter Eggs for 2007. That egg right there on the front page was done by Eve Butterly, of...
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There is a long tradition of mushroom foraging in countrysides the world over. How interesting can that be? Apparently it does have some appeal that The Aerie Vancouver Island Resort in Canada offers...
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Multi-cultural eating is now very common the world over. Just check out grocery shelves and the local restaurant scene. In fact, in many large cities, it is not uncommon to find restaurants...
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by karen on July 02, 2006
It's back! Just like last winter, the finest restaurants in new york city are serving up three-course prix-fixe lunches for $24.07 and/or three-course dinners for $35.00. It's interesting what...
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It's the time of year for picnics and literally eating out! There are some things that just sound more interesting than others. What happens when Marines trained to handle artillery get their...
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Buffalo meat is now kosher in Israel, reports the Jerusalem Post. Hmmm... but buffalo meat is already kosher in the US, isn't it? Certainly, but the buffalo as known in Israel and most of the...
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by karen on April 16, 2006
New life, new hope! Here's to fresher, brighter and more bountiful tables to everyone of us. happy easter!......
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I have two more lamb recipes from Meat & Livestock Australia. Like I mentioned yesterday, a lamb roast is traditional in many countries' Easter meals. But online surfing seems to show this...
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It's not even Maundy Thursday or Good Friday but we'll have to start preparing for the easter feast. Gone are the meatless days (at least not for another year) and it's but fitting to...
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This coming week are among the holiest days in Judaism and Christendom - Pesach or Passover and Holy Week leading to easter, respectively. Both traditions remember and celebrate the roots of...
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They have such love for life! And I just love the Irish for it. Don't you? Perhaps I find it easy to relate because the Irish also come from a culture with close family ties. Of course, when we...
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by karen on February 13, 2006
I have never shunned meat nor do I aspire to but meatless dishes have always figured in my table. It has to do with having been raised with a steady diet of fruits and vegetables. Meat was served...
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