Food
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Large Chocolate BunnyMar 30, 2010 11:00 pm - Temper the chocolate. Polish the mold. Warm the mold slightly. Brush the inside of each half of the mold with tempered chocolate. Brushing the molds will...
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Farmers, chefs nurture budding relationships at 'Farm Forum'Mar 24, 2010 11:00 pm - Professional chefs like to cook with high-quality ingredients - especially if those ingredients are well-priced. Professional produce farmers love the security of steady...
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Beyond carrots and potatoes: The secret life of vegetable peelersMar 23, 2010 11:00 pm - Kitchen gizmos are usually created and marketed with a sole purpose that's obvious from the name - vegetable peeler, garlic press, potato masher. But as chefs and food e...
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Gadgets galore at the housewares showMar 23, 2010 11:00 pm - Exhausted and exhaustive. That pretty well sums up the day I spent hoofing around McCormick Place during the International Home and Housewares Show earlier this month. S...
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Rowdy politics, refined tea parties a strange brewMar 23, 2010 11:00 pm - The tea party movement has riled plenty of people, but especially those who drink the stuff. "It's certainly an exciting time to see this kind of fervent activism, but f...
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Lemon-Thyme VinaigretteMar 23, 2010 11:00 pm - ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice ⅔ cup light olive oil or vegetable oil 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/3 teaspoon dried thyme leaves) ½ teaspoon salt or to taste ¼ teasp...
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A Soave of finesse with just-ripe fruit flavorsMar 23, 2010 11:00 pm - Some wines take center stage with dramatic flavors that command the mouth and mind's full attention. Other wines are crafted for supporting roles, worthy foils to shine ...
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Andalusian Stuffed MushroomsMar 23, 2010 11:00 pm - 1 pound mushroom caps, white or baby bella 1 clove garlic, minced or pressed 2 thin slices onion, minced or 1 bunch scallions, white and pale green stems 2 tablespoons p...
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Vinaigrette adds spring touch to steamed veggiesMar 23, 2010 11:00 pm - It wouldn't feel like spring without fresh asparagus. Even though the spears are imported much of the year, the arrival of fresh, U.S.-grown asparagus is cause to celebr...
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Spring Salad with Beets, Prosciutto and Creamy Onion DressingMar 23, 2010 11:00 pm - 1 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided 4 slices prosciutto (about 2 ounces) 1 bunch beets (about 12 ounces), preferably baby-size, stems ...