Archive for October, 2013

5 Delightful Danish Recipes

5 Delightful Danish Recipes

Do you like Danish food? Whet your appetite with these recipes. Danish Pickled Cucumbers (Syltede Agurker) Elmotoo‘s Note: Found on the net for the World...

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Exploring the Wines of the Livermore Valley Part 1 – Mitchell Katz Winery

Exploring the Wines of the Livermore Valley Part 1 – Mitchell Katz Winery

At Mitchell Katz Winery, the focus is on producing single vineyard wines.  Owner and winemaker Mitch Katz has formed relationships with growers throughout the Livermore...

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Adventures in Ottawa – Part II

Adventures in Ottawa – Part II

Savor the Flavors of Canada’s Capitol – Part II Ottawa has a unique neighborhood that is a delightful collection of international flavors, featuring an oriental...

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Farmers Markets are Alive and Well in Havana

Farmers Markets are Alive and Well in Havana

Farmers Markets have more to overcome in places like Havana. But they are treasured nonetheless. Enjoy these photos of farmer markets in Havana, courtesy of the...

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George’s Rants and Raves: Alibi Whiskey

George’s Rants and Raves: Alibi Whiskey

I would like to start off this column with an outright lie: whiskey is whiskey is whiskey.  That just ain’t so.  Well, maybe there was a time, way back when,...

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Iron Chef Alton Brown: How Panko Bread Crumbs are Made

Iron Chef Alton Brown: How Panko Bread Crumbs are Made

Sometimes in cooking, a crispy, crunchy texture is a must. One of the most reliable ways to achieve this result is fry something. But we don’t always want...

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To Sauté or Not to Sauté? That is the Question

To Sauté or Not to Sauté? That is the Question

Ask The Food Lab QUESTION: Do I Need To Sauté Vegetables When Starting a Stew? Is it necessary to sauté aromatics in a dish like a soup or stew that will cook...

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Thomas Keller: What’s Next for the French Laundry

Thomas Keller: What’s Next for the French Laundry

It would seem Chef Thomas Keller would have reason to be satisfied. His flagship restaurant, The French Laundry, has been called the best in the world (twice), he’s...

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5 Vital Vietnamese Recipes

5 Vital Vietnamese Recipes

Do you hunger for Vietnamese cooking? Try these recipes on for size. Vietnamese Lemon Grass Chicken Curry “This recipe has been passed down from my grandmother...

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Alibi American Whiskey Cocktails

Alibi American Whiskey Cocktails

As a counterpoint to current mainstream bourbon market trends, Alibi has set out to demystify the category by offering a more accessible product as a return to...

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