Archive for December, 2008

Slow cooker is well worth warming up (The Springfield News-Leader)

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008
If you've been slow to warm up to slow cookers, it probably wasn't the incredible convenience that turned you off.

Quick bites: Quinoa, 2009 flavor forecast (Detroit Free Press)

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008
McCormick and Company, a leader in dried herbs and spices, has released its 2009 flavor forecast. The annual forecast suggests flavor pairings consumers might see in recipes and on menus.

Keep Gardening In Winter With Spice (Yankton Press & Dakotan)

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — At her family-run herb farm in Vacaville, Calif., Rose Loveall-Sale hears the same question often this time of year.

Good stuff (Detroit News)

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008
A loaf of good bread, even if it goes stale, can still come in handy in the kitchen. Buzz a stale loaf of bread in the food processor, then season with herbs, spices or salt, if you like. You'll have amazing, real bread crumbs in no time that can be used right away or frozen in airtight bags for later use.

Casserole revival (Fargo Forum)

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008
Casseroles are making a comeback. That's what cookbook author Beatrice Ojakangas claims in her newest book, "The Best Casserole Cookbook Ever." When they are made the way Beatrice prepares them, I believe it. Advertisement: General Equipment & Supplies Leica Builder. Find out what it can do for you! Starting at $5405, with memory starting at $6495. For more details Contact Dave at ...

Eat well and waste not, says ‘Lidia’s Italy’ chef (Boston Herald)

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008
As the owner of six restaurants, including four in New York City, chef Lidia Bastianich knows more than a little about the need to contain food costs year-round, never mind...

Tips for cooking Mediterranean (Readers Digest Australia)

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008
Read this interesting readersdigest.com.au article

On the table: Let your guests make their own holiday meal (Deseret Morning News)

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008
Want the recipe for a perfect New Year's Eve party? Let your guests do the cooking. But this isn't a potluck. This is tabletop cooking, a relaxed and fun way to turn a dinner party into something special.

Savory, succulent, sweet recipes to ring in the New Year (News 8 Austin)

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008
The countdown to the New Year is underway. Here's some food and wine inspiration for the holiday from the folks at Cissi's Market.

State of paranoia all started with a coup (Times Online)

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008
The skinny West African state of The Gambia is little more than two riverbanks and a sluggish tropical river but has built itself a reputation as a budget tourist destination for holidaymakers in search of sex and winter sun.
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