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Cherry Focaccia Bread

posted August 10, 2029 in Al Dente Gourmet

After reading Decadence: Dessert, a book by Chef Philip Johnson, I couldn’t get out of my head one recipe. In fact it was right after reading this recipe that I realized how much I missed the taste of fresh cherries. This recipe goes under th (read full article)

Jamie Oliver's Chicken - Simple Food, just the way I like it!

posted August 17, 2010 in My Easy Cooking

Jamie Oliver cooks simple food, period! I am sure at his restaurants he will dolly up the plates, 'cause that is the cheffie thing to do, but what I love about Jamie, is that he has made home cooking popular again. I dare anybody to sit and watch a J (read full article)

How Many Deadly Sins Have You Got?

posted August 16, 2010 in Plentyonyourplate

Today, POYP is writing something slightly different. Although, it could as well be directed at food. Not only is POYP a foodie fan, but he’s also well into films, and last night, watching the sinister film Seven, it sparked (read full article)

Tuscan street food

posted August 14, 2010 in Aglio, Olio & Peperoncino

Image © AT Casa I wrote a post on Panelle some time ago, providing the recipe for the typical Sicilian street food fritter made with chickpea flour.But I had completely forgotten about Cecina! During a recent weekend escape in Lunigiana, I was p (read full article)

AC Food and Wine Fest Part Four: Ending the Weekend With Paula

We almost didn't go. We had started hearing- well- things. "That's NOT her real accent, nobody really talks that way." When my parents were in Savannah a few months ago, looking to eat at The Lady and Sons restaurant, the hotel concierge steered them (read full article)

Ripe from Around Here: A Cookbook Review & Giveaway

Sometimes I’m not entirely sure where I fit on the foodie spectrum. On the one hand, I have friends who are vegetarians and vegans. On the other hand I have the Weston Price followers who are all about lots of meat (especially organ meat). I t (read full article)

Eat, Drink and Save Money: Bianca – Get A Meal For A Steal!

posted August 13, 2010 in Harriet Magpie

Well it’s not really a steal…But for New York restaurants, Bianca is definitey worth your money in terms of portions and atmoshere.  It’s a cozy, romantic Italian bistro located on a very pleasant street lined with brownstones and (read full article)

Dusseldorf: More Than Beer and Pretzels

posted August 13, 2010 in Dinners & Dreams

It is true that its altstadt is considered the longest bar in the world and its beers are some of the finest.It is true that people were drinking ginormous mugs of beer glistening like gold in the early morning sun for breakfast.But it is more, much (read full article)

Friday Foodstuffs, 8.13.10: Gettin' Wine-y and Fresh

Well, here we are in the middle of August, at summer's crescendo. How can you tell? The traffic over here at the shore. It's not just on Friday nights anymore-it's all over, at all times of the day, seven days a week. Which means everyone (including (read full article)

An Interview with a Foodie

posted August 12, 2010 in Grub and Stuff

Let me introduce you to my favorite foodie. His name is Kade from rkadetokens.I am so grateful he agreed to this interview. If this goes over well, perhaps I can interview more Chefs and food connoisseurs from my favorite blogs in the future. Kade's (read full article)

Food Stories: Elvis Recipes, 3 chefs N 5 ingredients, ... The Art of Eating!

posted August 11, 2010 in Food Meditations

Chefs Challenge ~ 3 Fillmore Street chefs take the challenge of one basket of ingredients ~ "What happens when you get three chefs, one meal and a basket of five seasonal ingredients?" That was the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my web (read full article)

goodman’s “american disaster” burger

posted August 11, 2010 in gourmet traveller

I’m a member of a fledgling book club. A book club where the food is as just important (if not more), than the literature being dissected. Inevitable really, seeing as I’ve taken on the self-designated role of venue seeker for each meeti (read full article)

La Dispensa

posted August 11, 2010 in Aglio, Olio & Peperoncino

the Italian pantry Dark, musty and cool. Walking in the typical Italian family larder would often evoke fear and mystery. Children were seldom allowed entrance. Selected females were granted access and only for retrieving specific items. Otherwise t (read full article)

Philippe – Now That’s Fancy Chinese Chow, Mister!

posted August 10, 2010 in Harriet Magpie

The famous New York City Chinese restaurant Mr. Chow has been around for years – and has locations around the world. But when Philippe Chow (no relation to Michael Chow, owner of Mr. Chow) left Mr. Chow after 27 years of service, he took m (read full article)

Shanghai 2010 - JIA Shanghai Boutique Hotel

posted August 09, 2010 in CW\'s Food & Travel

If you have the money, JIA Shanghai is the IT place to stay in Shanghai. Located on Nanjing West Road – the luxury shopping street in Shanghai – JIA Shanghai opened its doors in 2007. It is developed by Singaporean hotelier Yenn Wong who is only (read full article)

mooli’s + yu-foria

posted August 07, 2010 in gourmet traveller

Before you say anything – yes, I am possibly the last food blogger to eat at/blog about Mooli’s in Soho. I’ve passed its lime green shopfront on Frith Street countless times, but unable to resist the siren call of noodles at neighb (read full article)

ddeok, not duck

posted August 07, 2010 in Apricosa

One of my recent absolutely favorite comfort foods has been ddeokbokki, that is, 떡볶이.  (Yes, that's me typing in Hangul!)  Anyway, ddeokbokki (the "eo" is pronounced "aw") is a popular street food snack in Korea, and after watching mu (read full article)

Austin .. feel the peace!

posted August 07, 2010 in chessecake for all

I know .. I know .. it’s a cooking blog not a traveling one. But I can’t resist sharing these pictures and my experience with you! In fact, my colleagues in work asked me last day to prepare a dish for them next Monday, since we are  (read full article)

John’s of Bleecker Street…Keeping New York Stomachs Happy Since 1929

posted August 06, 2010 in Harriet Magpie

There are always long lines outside John’s of Bleecker Street, a pizzeria that has been in the same location since 1929. And as we Magpies know – restaurants can’t survive in NYC if the food sucks. So even though we knew going into (read full article)

Malaysia Street Food (Hawker Food)

posted August 03, 2010 in Keep Learning Keep Smiling

I love street food, also known as hawker food. To me, it’s better than restaurant food. If I am to visit another country, I would dive for street food and not those at the restaurants. There is something about street food that fascinates me and (read full article)

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