• Chef Charged with Wine Snobbery! - I have been accused of being a "wine snob" on more than one occasion. In fact, I was belied as such twice in the last week. The first incident of incrimination occurred in a wine shop with my friend Mark. I was browsing through the Bordeaux when the clerk recommended a California Cabernet. I responded that I preferred Bordeaux, (which is French). Immediately Mark blurted out: "Wine snob." (Added: 18-Jan-2006 Hits: 282 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)

• Chianti - Chianti is named for the Chianti region of Tuscany in Italy. It is made primarily from the Sangiovese grape... (Added: 14-Jul-2004 Hits: 416 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)

• Christmas Bread Pudding - Various pudding recipes, especially bread pudding, have been traditional Christmas dishes since the 19th century. Before discussing bread pudding we must first illuminate what pudding in general is, and that's the real challenge.... (Added: 24-Dec-2003 Hits: 3252 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)

• Chuck Wagon - Nothing beats chuck for good ole fashioned comfort-classics like beef stew and pot roast. Pot roast is not roasted, it's braised, i.e., cooked partially submerged in liquid, at low heat for an extended period of time. If you were to cut it into bite sized chunks and cook it completely submerged in liquid, then you'd be stewing. (Added: 9-Nov-2005 Hits: 689 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)

• Cilantro - Cilantro is one of those foods that people either love or hate. (Added: 3-Nov-2004 Hits: 994 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)

• Cod: British Gold - There are three species of cod, the Atlantic, the Pacific, and the Greenland. Highly propagative, they grow to as large as 100 lbs. It varies in color from grey to brown, has pronounced fins, a lighter underbelly, and an unmistakable barbel on its lower jaw. It is sold whole and filleted. It freezes well so frozen fillets are not a bad choice if fresh is not available. (Added: 2-Aug-2007 Hits: 193 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)

• Comfort Food - I suspect the average person doesn't think of Asian fare when they ponder the concept of comfort food. But as my indulgent example demonstrates, any food can be a comfort depending on the individual's personal taste. Thus, comfort food is food that makes you feel good, right? Hmmmmm. (Added: 4-Jan-2006 Hits: 942 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)

• Comrades in Food, if Not in Arms - Chicken Kiev - Chicken Kiev is made with herbed butter. Herbed butter is very straightforward but has many, many variations. In a nutshell, herbed butter is butter mixed with herbs and seasonings. Any and all types of herbs can be used. The specific herbs employed is a function of the recipe and your personal taste. (Added: 16-May-2008 Hits: 0 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)

• Cooking Outside the Box - Being a good chef is as much an art as a science. Therefore chefs must rely on both sides of their brain. But in terms of the creative side, chefs can take one of two paths. Like many of the geniuses that have preceded them, their novel thinking can take them to new heights, or if pushed too far, render them lost in the clouds. (Added: 25-Oct-2007 Hits: 200 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)

• Cooking Phobia - Are you fearful of cooking? For some it is a mundane chore, to others a joyous hobby, and for some, an absolute terror. An anxiety plagued agony that drives them to a microwaved dinner before a stove. (Added: 23-Jan-2005 Hits: 293 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)

• Cooking Phobia - Are you fearful of cooking? For some it is a mundane chore, to others a joyous hobby, and for some, an absolute terror. An anxiety plagued agony that drives them to a microwaved dinner before a stove. (Added: 19-Jan-2005 Hits: 341 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)

• Cooking With Brains - The increased interest in food and cooking over the last couple decades has spawned a corollary fascination with food science. Some people not only want to know the hows, they want to know the whys. Humans are curious by nature and most of us need to know the underlying reason for phenomena. Why are older eggs better for hard-boiling? Why do severed apples, pears, and artichokes turn brown when exposed to air? Why can't you cook acidic foods in aluminum pans? Why are custards cooked in a water bath? (Added: 20-Oct-2004 Hits: 326 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)

• Cooking With Wine - Part I - There's a plaque in my kitchen that reads: "I love to cook with wine. Sometimes I even put it in the food." It's the latter half of this whimsical quip that is the crux of the current discussion. In the first half of this two-part article we will focus on selecting wine for culinary applications. In the second half we will discuss the procedures for cooking with wine. (Added: 12-Jul-2006 Hits: 298 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)

• Cooking With Wine - Part II - In the first half of this two-part article we discussed how to choose a wine for cooking. In this final segment, we'll focus on the procedures for cooking with wine. The first thing you can do with wine is marinating.... (Added: 19-Jul-2006 Hits: 205 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)

• Cool as a Cucumber - Although they can be cooked, cucumbers are most often eaten raw in salads, in cold soups, in cucumber based sauces, and as hors d'oeuvres. Cucumbers are also the vegetable of choice for pickles. Pickles are made by placing cucumbers in a seasoned brine or vinegar solution. (Added: 3-May-2007 Hits: 345 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)

• Corned Beef's Finest Hour - Whatever its origins the Reuben is a classic sandwich and an American favorite. The current recipe includes corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, (although some still use cole slaw), and Russian dressing on rye bread, with the option of buttering and toasting/grilling the bread. (Added: 29-Nov-2006 Hits: 522 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)

• Cornwall: Its Legends and Legacies - Cornish hen is a breed of poultry that originated in Cornwall. According to the USDA, a Cornish hen is a chicken of Cornish ancestry, six weeks of age or younger, and weighing less than two pounds. Smaller than other poultry they have short legs and broad breasts. Their flesh is succulent and they provide a proportionately high amount of breast meat for their diminutive stature. (Added: 24-Aug-2006 Hits: 118 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)

• Crabs Are Delectable Summer Fare - Although crabs are available year round in coastal areas, their consumption is most associated with the summer... (Added: 11-Aug-2004 Hits: 1672 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)

• Cranberries: Leaving Turkey Aside - When most people think of cranberries they inevitably envision them next to their Thanksgiving turkey, even though most cranberries are utilized for juice production. Indeed, it takes over 4,000 berries to fabricate one gallon of juice. As we shall see, the type-cast cranberry has a multitude of other uses aside from playing sidekick to the driest meat on the planet. (Added: 7-Mar-2007 Hits: 328 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)

• Cream of the Crop - Cream is one of the yummiest substances on earth. Why? Because of the fat baby! You can malign fat all you want. Blame every disease in the universe on it if you must. But one fact is incontrovertible: Fat tastes good. Not only does it taste good, it facilitates the emergence of many other flavor compounds. It unlocks their potential much like hot water does for a tea bag. Fat content is also what differentiates the various types of milk and cream (Added: 4-Oct-2007 Hits: 164 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)

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