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Breaking the Rules- Lamenting the end of summer, he eased his melancholy by stating he was at least looking forward to the foods and dishes characteristic of the fall and winter, i.e., braised dishes, hearty stews, and other cold weather fare.
(Added: 31-Aug-2005 Hits: 489 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)
Butter'em Up- As the clerk was bagging the legs the guy asked him "How do I make the butter for these?"
(Added: 29-Sep-2004 Hits: 880 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)
Cabbage Sprout- Broccoli seems to be one of those foods that people either love or hate. While the dichotomy isn’t as stark as caviar or anchovies, there nevertheless appears to be a polarization of broccoli between its advocates and its detractors. Newman's antithesis would be Drusius, a son of the Roman emperor Tiberius. It is alleged that Drusius was so obsessed with broccoli that he consumed it until his urine turned green.
(Added: 17-May-2010 Hits: 0 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)
Can You Eat That?- Asking whether you can eat something could mean a few different things. At the extreme it could mean is this item safe to eat? Or, it could be an inquiry as to its digestibility. But usually, people are asking if the item in question is good to eat. Is it tasty? And is there anything special you need to do to in order to consume it? With these questions in mind let's look at some commonly queried foods.
(Added: 9-May-2007 Hits: 266 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)
Caveat Emptor- Recently I was browsing at a local supermarket pondering what to concoct for dinner. During my reconnaissance
of the seafood department I spied a cache of blue point oysters in the ice. I adore oysters and this was an
unusual find for this particular store....Caveat Emptor is a Latin phrase that translates as "Let the buyer beware."
(Added: 11-Aug-2005 Hits: 515 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)
Caviar: From Russia With Love- Caviar. You either love it or hate it. For some it is an unctuous delicacy. For others it's overpriced, salty, fishy tasting goo.
(Added: 4-Feb-2004 Hits: 479 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)
Celebrate Easter with Roasted Lamb- Historically, feasting on lamb was a traditional means of ushering in the spring season.
(Added: 7-Apr-2004 Hits: 2332 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)
Champagne- Another New Years Eve is upon us and countless people the world over will celebrate it with Champagne, or should I say sparkling wine? OK, let's clear this one up right from the get-go.
(Added: 29-Dec-2004 Hits: 296 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)
Cheers Comrade- What comes to mind when you think of Russia? Communism? The Cold War? The Iron Curtain? As a chef and epicure, my first association is vodka!
(Added: 20-Dec-2005 Hits: 388 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)
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: 293 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: 433 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)
Chicken Soup 101- Chicken soup is indeed one of the quintessential comfort foods of all time, in addition to being healthy and nutritious. It's no coincidence that virtually every cuisine on the planet has some form of it in its culinary repertoire.
(Added: 6-May-2009 Hits: 0 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: 3953 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: 700 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)
Cilantro- Cilantro is one of those foods that people either love or hate.
(Added: 3-Nov-2004 Hits: 1178 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: 206 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: 945 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: 203 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: 295 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)
While there are many reasons for teaching kids to cook -- less expensive than eating out, preserves family heritage, etc, the most important
reason is that by teaching your child to cook, you're giving him a better chance to be a healthy grown-up. Enabling your child with the ability
to appreciate freshness and to transform ingredients into tasty foods opens their eyes to making wiser choices about what to eat...
Let's Get Cooking!
