Cheesemonger + Fondue Pot = Yum!

Fondue is back!  That's right - that era of Fondue pots filled with tempting melted cheeses or chocolates has made a resurgence.  In the first... Read more...

The Espresso Phenomena

Many of us have become accustomed to ordering our "double, non-fat, caramel, vanilla latte's" at our local coffee shops or possibly we are making specialty...

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Louisiana Boullabaisse

Today's recipe is Louisiana Bouillabaisse - a star of classic New Orleans French-Creole cuisine from Broussard's Restaurant.  This bouillabaisse is a wonderful medley of oysters,...

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Tututinis - dessert wine cocktail

Looking for a fruity cocktail sensation?  Try making a Tututinis! Tututinis, created by Meeker Vineyards.  This is a fun cocktail that combines vodka, mango, and... Read more...

Focus on Heat

It makes things sizzle, sputter, and smoke. It turns food brown, tender, and crunchy.  It can make or break your culinary creation.  What is it? ...

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Cheese Lover's Companion

Want the facts on cheese?  The Cheese Lover's Companion is a small in size but high in content source for facts on cheese and cheese...

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Abel House Breakfast Treasures

Fall is quickly approaching and with it comes crisp mornings that scream for a hot cooked breakfast.  Thanks to Abel House Bed & Breakfast (Montesano,...

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Pork & Sons

Packaged in an overstuffed pink jacket is a cookbook that evokes the image of a pudgy pig as it pays homage to that pig. Pork...

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Fast & Easy Mid-Week Meal Ideas

Do you believe it?

September is almost here. Those breezy days by the shore are fast becoming a pleasant memory along with that...

Delfina: Grilled Fresh Calamari

Today we explore the food of one of San Francisco's hottest Italian restaurants - Delfina.  The creation of Craig and Anne Stoll, Delfina provides the...

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Knife Skills Illustrated

Although home cooks may not lament their knife skills to the same extent that the contestants on Top Chef do, most of us are quite...

Boeger Chimichuri - Grilling Marinade

Here's a quick fresh herb marinade that is great for spicing up end of summer grilled meals.  Vintner's Chimichuri from Boeger Winery combines fresh cilantro,...

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A calamari by any other name... would be a squid!

Calamari is a popular appetizer in many Italian restaurants, arriving as a deep fried treasure that many eagerly devour.  Yet, mention squid and you're likely...

Wildwood Manor Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta

Today's recipe is Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta from Wildwood Manor (Friday Harbor, WA).  Innkeepers John and Michael say this dish is always a favorite of...

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The Improvisational Cook

Today's cookbook focuses on an increasingly popular goal of many - that is to move beyond cooking from a recipe.  Whether it be to cook... Read more...

A Pinch of Confidence in the Kitchen…

Nothing is quite as anticipatory as attempting a recipe for the first time in the hopes of a smashing success. Yet, at times, the length...

Lark Creek Steak: Pan Roasted Skate

Seems everyone is doing it these days - starting a steakhouse that is.  In San Francisco, Bradley Ogden extends his farm-to-table philosophy to the American...

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Honey and The Honeybee

Honey has centuries of history as a medicine and a food and I'm sure you have a few recipes of your own where honey is...

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Stir-frying with Nancie McDermott

Stir-frying is a simple, quick, and often healthy way to prepare a variety of wonderful meals. Stir-frying is also a great way to use your...

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A Butcher's Bookshelf

A collection of books can speak strongly of a person's habits and inclinations. The care or lack thereof with which the books are piled and...

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Stone Hill Inn's Citrus Marinated Shrimp Cocktail

Shrimp cocktail is all grown up in this fun, modern adaptation of Citrus Marinated Shrimp Cocktail by Stone Hill Inn (Stowe, VT).  The citrus marinade...

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Spice and Herb Bible

Spices and herbs are essential to our cooking.  In fact, virtually all dishes we prepare contain them.  Yet, how much do you really know about...

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Cooking with White Wine

Don't just drink it this summer, cook with it!  That's right, I'm talking about your white wine.  Add a splish here and a splash there...

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West - Mosaic of Game

At West, in Vancouver Canada, Chef David Hawskworth uses only the freshest and best local seasonal ingredients to showcase his European training for his hometown. ...

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Southern Cocktails - Watermelon Crush

While we've all heard about Southern hospitality, it is the cocktail hour that is one of the South's most cherished traditions.  Denise Gee provides us...

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Asian Chicken with Ginger and Scallion Sauce

Today's recipe, "Asian Chicken with Ginger and Scallion Sauce", combines Asian flavors and ginger spice to dress chicken up into a fun family meal.  A...

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French Cuisine by a True Canadian Chef

Imagine overlooking the sea from a small fishing village on the coast of Brittany as you inhale the salty steam wafting up from a bowl...

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Eggs Florentine

Chef David Simmons from Bed & Breakfast at Laurel Ridge (Siler City, NC) pampers his guests with his trademark culinary delights.  Today, you can pamper...

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