Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Curry Leaf-Infused Lime Curd Tartlets with Cardamom Rose Whipped Cream and Candied Curry Leaves, in a Coconut Almond Crust

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"Yes, that's it," said the Hatter with a sigh. "It's always tea time . . . "                               ...
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Friday, August 24, 2012

A South African Wine Journey: Five Course Pairing Dinner at the Explorer's Lounge at the Royal Sonesta Harbor Court

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When you write about food for a living, many of the tastings and multi-course pairing dinners and cocktails and nibbles - even the best ...
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Thursday, August 16, 2012

Potent Pairings: Seared Duck Breast and Blueberry Sage Sauce with Mezcal Anejo

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Pairing liquor with food can be tricky: high-test alcohol has the potential to overwhelm the palate and obliterate the flavors of the food...
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Thursday, August 9, 2012

Fresh October Bean Chili with Bacon & Booze

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Okay, Texans, I already know what you're thinking: This chili contains beans and tomatoes. Therefore, according to Texas chili orthodo...
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Friday, August 3, 2012

Summer Tomato, Eggplant, & Herb Gratin

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There are plenty of summer gratin recipes out there, all fighting for your attention. So what makes this one so special? Well, for one th...
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Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Mini Barley Flatbreads with Tomato Confit & Homemade Farmer's Cheese: Cretan Dakos, with a Difference, for the 5 Star Makeover Greek Mezze Challenge

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This theme for this month's 5 Star Makeover Challenge - hosted as always by the lovely and talented Natasha of Five Star Foodie and L...
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Sunday, July 15, 2012

The Lighter Side of Křenovou Pěnou (Horseradish Cream), an UnRecipe Recipe

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In Prague last year, my husband (Poppa Trix) and I became addicted to a relatively simple dish: Prague ham with horseradish cream . This h...
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Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Y Mucho Mas, Part 1: More Mexico City Adventures for a Rather Warbly Wendesday

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Believe it or not,  I actually do more than eat on my trips.  I sightsee. I wander around. I walk - a lot. I go to museums and historica...
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Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Broccoli Rabe & Provolone Ravioli with Pork Ragu, My Fourth of July Guest Post for Spicie Foodie

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My good friend Nancy of Spicie Foodie is celebrating her third blogoversary, and to kick it off she asked me to contribute a guest pos...
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Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Chilled Three Pepper Soup with Yogurt, Lime, Cilantro, & Tortilla Strips for the 5 Star Makeover Chilled Soup Challenge

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I cannot tell a lie: I was not thrilled when I found out the theme of this month's Five Star Makeover Challenge, hosted as ever by the...
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