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Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall. River Cottage Meat Book.

posted August 13, 2010 in haddock in the kitchen

The River Cottage Meat Book I can say with some level of confidence that everyone has, at one time or another put a call into Mum at home to ask how long a Sunday joint will cook. “Oh, a couple of hours until it’s done” is a popula (read full article)

Audacious Red Velvet Cupcakes | Lazy Baker Recipe

posted August 12, 2010 in Susannah\'s {Kitchen} Aprons

Who Knew?Growing up in Canada in the 60s and 70s, I was familiar with the popular beet-colored cake served in the restaurants and bakeries of Eaton's department store chain. Promoted as an exclusive Eaton's recipe, all employees who knew the recipe w (read full article)

How to make money by mobile phone marketing

posted August 09, 2010 in Plentyonyourplate

AN 18-year-old techie whizz has been crushing the mobile phone advertising market over the past few months, and side-stepping the internet marketing gurus by turning his attention to the next best thing – mobile phones̷ (read full article)

Things I made out of Weird Stuff from the Asian Market

posted August 06, 2010 in Bok Choy Bohemia

I have a small problem with buying things just because they “look” interesting and while it sometimes works out…it also sometimes doesn’t, and I’d have to say one of those instances is with the banana blossom I bought th (read full article)

Friday Foodstuffs 8.6.10: I Hope You Like Peaches, Because...

...there are a lot of peachy events going on this month. Seriously, like a lot a lot. Like you-need-to-use-both-hands-to-count a lot. And-that-may-not-be-enough a lot. Y'know...a lot!OK, you can take this dead horse away now; I've clearly beaten (read full article)

Mr. Stripey!!!

posted August 06, 2010 in Danica\'s Daily

Have you ever just had a day where everything just seems to line up just right and make it into one FANTASTIC day?! Like: ~ spending 30 minutes on the treadmill to start your day off right & get it over with ~ wearing a new sh (read full article)

Caprese Cooked...Craziness!

posted August 05, 2010 in Eats & Everything.

Hubby didn't really like this salad.This was no real surprise, as he does not like uncooked tomatoes.They are "too slimy" for his tastes.While I love tomatoes (cold, hot, room temperature),I did not "love" the caprese salad I made.The textures were n (read full article)

Simple Ways to Enjoy Strawberries

Yesterday I told you about the nutritional benefits of strawberries. To follow up, here are some of the ways I like to include my farmers market strawberries into meals (you can do the same with strawberries from the supermarket too!): Top whole gra (read full article)

Cherry Tomato, Basil and Brie Panzanella Salad

posted July 23, 2010 in TheHungerStruck

I’ve gone a little tomato crazy this year. I’m finding myself literally surrounded by tomatoes of all varieties and I only have myself to blame for it. As I may have mentioned before we receive more than we can eat in tomatoes each week (read full article)

Tomato Jam With Rosemary and Saffron - Recipe

posted July 19, 2010 in Herbivoracious

Tomato Jam With Rosemary and Saffron (on a Grilled Cheese Sandwich) Tomato jam. Sounds kind of funny, right? But then when you think about it, a tomato is a fruit after all. Cook them down with sugar and seasonings and you get a piquant jam, though (read full article)

Wells Blue Bunny Factory Tour + Free Ice Cream Giveaway!

posted July 19, 2010 in Iowa Girl Eats

We’ve had quite the dark and stormy start to this Monday morning – lightening and thunder galore! I made a cozy, comforting breakfast to combat the wind and rain, Apple Crisp Oatmeal.    In the mix: 1/3 cup old fashioned oats 2/3 (read full article)

Summer cooking classes with La Palapa Cocina Mexicana

posted July 13, 2010 in The Lunch Belle

Antojitos y Sabores Autenticos de Mexico Cooking Class, Thursday July 15th, 5 pm   Edible Garden Cooking Class at the Botanical Garden Cooking Class, Thursday July 22nd, 2 pm Antojitos in Mexican Cuisine: join us while we sip La P (read full article)

Market Challenge Portobello Mushrooms

posted July 12, 2010 in My Man's Belly

Grilled Portobello Mushrooms with Manchego Cheese A few weeks ago, you may remember that I did a Farmer’s Market challenge with my friend Greg from Sippity Sup and challenged him with lavender – from which he made an incr (read full article)

soho foodlovers market

posted July 10, 2010 in gourmet traveller

Today sees the launch of the Soho Foodlovers Market on Rupert Street, smack bang in the middle of Central London. Boasting a wealth of growers and artisanal food producers, the market is scheduled to pitch up on Rupert Street every Saturday from 9am (read full article)

CANADIAN WINES.

posted July 09, 2010 in Winesworld\'s Blog

The history of Canadian winemaking is relatively short. Since 1970’s, its evolution has accelerated, and today, the country’s high-end wines can compete with any anywhere in the world. When Eric the red, a Viking navigator and his cohorts first (read full article)

A Birthday Fueled Shopping Bonanza!

posted July 05, 2010 in Iowa Girl Eats

Thanks for all the happy birthday wishes – you all sure know how to make a girl feel special! Shopping was definitely a success! It ended up being the perfect way to spend the afternoon because it’s been alternating between a steady dri (read full article)

Star Spangled Cookies

posted July 04, 2010 in Gluten Free Betsy!

Last week I was watching Food Network Nighttime and caught an episode of Unwrapped that featured patriotic foods. I tuned in at the middle of the segment on Otis Spunkmeyer cookies. Each year they make a cookie with dried cranberries, dried blueber (read full article)

Saffron Rice & Black Bean Burrito w/ Shaved Goat Cheese & topped w/ Pineapple-Sriracha Salsa

posted July 02, 2010 in Philly Grub

I felt like having a burrito today. Instead of going to the MANY Mexican spots here in the Italian Market, I decided to make my own. I wanted a veggie burrito, but still wanted it to be hearty. Here’s what I came up with – turned out quit (read full article)

Spoon Bread with Honeyed Yogurt and Berries — Happy Fourth of July!

posted July 02, 2010 in Savour Fare

Whew. Well we moved. And although we’re not yet totally unpacked (far from it), my kitchen is starting to look like a functional kitchen, and I’m beginning to have glimmers of interest in actually cooking again. It’s almost lik (read full article)

The Veal thing

posted July 01, 2010 in Jazz&Food

Well it’s been a time of domestic chores and family stuff. I happened to find myself in Ascot this week waiting for family members to have various bits prodded & examined at the local hospital. Ascot is home to one of the best buthchers in (read full article)

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