Cooking with dukkah
If you haven't tried dukkah, a traditional Egyptian spice blend made with nuts, seeds and spices, you might not know how versatile it is. As Tasting Table tells us, dukkah can be used on almost any food, from adding…
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New cookbook to aid Greek food relief organization
Released earlier this summer, the new book A Taste of Greece is more than just a cookbook. In addition to featuring fantastic time-honored recipes, it is also a fundraiser for a Greek food relief organization that is…
The biggest food trends of the past forty years
Remember about 10 years ago when cupcakes became a near obsession, with a new 'cupcakery' opening on what seemed to be every street corner? Food trends are always evolving, and today's food sensation may be tomorrow's…
You put what in the dish?
When you discuss putting non-traditional ingredients in an iconic dish there can be a strong response from purists who see the addition as sacrilege. Suggest adding peas to guacamole or cream to pasta carbonara, for…
VH1 to launch new food-themed reality show
Yesterday we learned that VH1 has ordered a new food themed program starring Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg. Tentatively titled "Martha & Snoop's Dinner Party," the unscripted show will feature the duo hosting a dinner…
Cookbook giveaway - The Power Greens Cookbook
In her latest cookbook, author and blogger Dana Jacobi expands your culinary repertoire and introduces her fifteen "Power Greens" - from arugula to watercress - that are loaded with health-supporting nutrients and…
How food trends are made
We can all see the evidence of a food trend: bloggers and food writers discuss the subject, cookbooks are written about it, and social media feeds are full of images reflecting the trend. While it's fun to explore the…
Why the GBBO is so successful
As the Great British Bakeoff enters its seventh season, it remains one of the most popular shows in the UK. When the show first premiered, no one could have predicted that it would become such a phenomenal success, but…
No bake sweets to beat the heat
When it's brutally hot outside, the last thing you want to do is turn on the oven. But when you still want a sweet treat to end the meal, you may be tempted to fire it up, especially when you have a hankering for a pie…
Mother sauces get a makeover
If you've read any older, classic cookbooks, you are familiar with the mother sauces: béchamel, velouté, espagnole, sauce tomat, and hollandaise. These sauces can seem heavy and bland for modern diners. That's why chefs…
What were restaurants like in the early 1900s?
More and more of our meals are eaten out of the home, many at a sit-down restaurant. We tend to take the amenities of modern restaurants for granted. City and state ordinances protect us from unscrupulous entrepreneurs…
Ways to use all of your peak season tomatoes
It's peak tomato season in the US right now. Farmers' market stands and home gardens alike are brimming with tomatoes in all sizes and colors. Sometimes it can be overwhelming to find ways to use all of the delicious…