Finishing 2023 brings flavorful and healthier holiday cooking. While I am one to go all out on the holidays, using Irish butter, making carb loaded sides and enough gravy to sail a ship; this year I am actually excited to see the new trends for holiday cooking. The themes for this year’s holiday cooking […]
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This story is a collaboration with the late Jim O’Kon. A renowned architect and designer whose masterpieces included The Carter Presidential Library and Disney World. Jim, as a teenager, actually met Ernest Hemingway in Havana. His wonderful book, Sitting in Hemingway’s Chair, which I edited, is my favorite resource for all things about the legendary
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Want to add a new twist to your holiday dishes? With a “piney” flavor similar to rosemary and undertones of citrus, juniper berries add an earthy richness to a wide variety of dishes. Technically not a berry – junipers are a part of the pine family – they are part of a cone that develops
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Soups play a vital role in setting the tone for the upcoming culinary experiences. They serve as a delicious prelude to the main course and help whet the appetite of our guests. Soups also offer a practical advantage by providing a warm and comforting start to the meal, especially during colder seasons. The inviting aroma
Thanksgiving, a time of gratitude and togetherness, is incomplete without a thoughtfully set table. Creating a warm and inviting Thanksgiving table is an art in itself. This article delves into the intricate details of setting the Thanksgiving table with centerpieces, special dishes, napkins, and more, ensuring that your holiday gathering is an unforgettable experience. The
In our acclaimed book, Women Winemakers: Personal Odysseys, we identified four main pathways to winemaking in the male-dominated world of wineries. Here we share the “personal odysseys” of lead women winemakers from the Okanagan Valley who followed one of these pathways, The Sensory Pathway—coming to love wine from aromas or from tasting wines. Located in
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Easter is a time of celebration and reflection for many families, and for Italian Americans, food plays a central role in these festivities. From savory roasted lamb to sweet Easter bread, there are numerous dishes that have been passed down through generations of families that continue to grace tables year after year. In this guide,
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Seeing is BeLeafing…this is a plant-based fried “egg”! Looking for a way to lower your weekly grocery bill? How would you like to lower your cholesterol at the same time? The price of eggs skyrocketed in the past twelve months due primarily to the worst outbreaks of avian influenza on record. More than 58 million
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Good weather stimulates the appetite. Something magical happens when we’re immersed in sunshine, breathing fresh air and gathered with family and friends. The urge to entertain runs deep, and will often result in food and drinks served with imagination and flair. The Deep South has its own variations. Diversity is a key component of the
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Soon we will put away the braising pots and make way in our kitchens for spring cooking. The arrival of asparagus and Florida strawberries remind us that it is time for lighter cooking and fresh seasonal flavors. Frittatas are an easy way to make a brunch or a springtime dinner a light and enjoyable occasion.