Making bad drinks good
Drinks of the 21st century - which often incorporate exotic infusions of herb and spices, feature high-quality craft spirits, and offer sophisticated flavors - have elevated cocktail hour from the days of sickly-sweet…
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Why did Rocco DiSpirito quit cooking?
In the late 1990s and into the early aughts, Rocco Dispirito was at the top of his game. He had a successful New York City restaurant, Union Pacific, that was praised by critics and frequented by celebrities. He was one…
Everyday Seafood Nathan Outlaw
Everyday Seafood: From the Simplest Fish to a Seafood Feast, 100 Recipes for Home Cooking by Nathan Outlaw offers 100 brand-new recipes for all kinds of fish and shellfish. Economical and healthy, good-quality fresh…
Cookbook Giveaway - Everyday Seafood
Everyday Seafood: From the Simplest Fish to a Seafood Feast, 100 Recipes for Home Cooking by Nathan Outlaw offers 100 brand-new recipes for all kinds of fish and shellfish. Economical and healthy, good-quality fresh…
Cooking up history
If you live near Washington, DC, or are planning a visit there and love food, one "can't miss" attraction is the National Museum of American History. The museum features an entire exhibition on food, plus a monthly…
Red, White, and 'Que Cookbook Review and Recipe
Red, White, and 'Que: Farm-Fresh Foods for the American Grill by Karen Adler and Judith Fertig is the new title from the authors of The Gardener and the Grill. The team is backyard grilling like never before, with an…
Cookbook Giveaway - Red, White, and 'Que
Red, White, and 'Que: Farm-Fresh Foods for the American Grill by Karen Adler and Judith Fertig is the new title from the authors of The Gardener and the Grill. The team is backyard grilling like never before, with an…
Is harissa going to be the next Sriracha?
As food trends go, the rise and continued popularity of Sriracha has outlasted many flash-in-the-pan foods that have since lost their luster. The spicy condiment continues to find new devotees, and it has even found its…
Spice support: the differences between Mexican and Mediterranean oregano
The Latin name for Mediterranean oregano (on the right, above) provides a clue as to how ubiquitous it has become in kitchens all over the world. Origanum vulgare -vulgare coming from the Latin word vulgus, meaning 'the…
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No-Bake Desserts - Addie Gundry, Food Network Star Contestant
The dog days of summer are a perfect time to dig into and enjoy the treats in Addie Gundry's No-Bake Desserts: 103 Easy Recipes for No-Bake Cookies, Bars, and Treats. In this book, the Cutthroat Kitchen winner teaches…
Cookbook Giveaway - No-Bake Desserts - Addie Gundry
The dog days of summer are a perfect time to dig into and enjoy the treats in Addie Gundry's No-Bake Desserts: 103 Easy Recipes for No-Bake Cookies, Bars, and Treats. For more information on this cookbook, please see…
What's the difference between baking soda and baking powder?
Even if you are not an avid baker, there's a good chance you have baking soda in your kitchen because it is used in a variety of other applications. Baking powder might not be in your cupboard unless you do a lot of…