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Plat du jour: 1 July 2009
Grilled
Lamb Kebabs with Sweet & Sour Apricots
Part of our Plat du
jour recipe series, perfect for the summer grilling season.
Dining In: 18 June 2009
Basil & Cheese
Flan
Impress your dinner guests with this simple yet elegant
authentic dish from Provence.
News: 5 June 2009
New York
Food Company Recalls Duck Leg and Sausage Products for Possible Listeria
Contamination
Confit de Canard products produced for D’Artagnan as
well as Hungarian-style kolbase sausage products were recalled this
week.
Comment: 24 May 2009
Microwave,
Gas and Electric Stoves and Ovens: Which is Greener?
Microwaves
are a tad more energy-efficient than gas burners, but about 25 percent
less efficient than electric burners. They can save as much as 80 percent
of the energy needed to cook or warm up food in the oven, but experts say
that the energy used by all methods of cooking pales in comparison to that
used in heating, cooling and lighting one's home, and in the laundry
room.
Plat du jour: 5 May 2009
Roast Turban of
Lamb Cutlets with Anise Seeds and Garlic
The sauce, made with two
whole bulbs of garlic, vinegar and sugar, is what really sets this recipe
apart
Dining Out
Berlin
From
organic fast food to star-rated chefs and international cuisine, Berlin
offers a myriad of culinary choices.
Chef Tips
Tips From Cooking
School Pros
Seven seasoned pros offer their advice on how to kick
your culinary efforts up a notch or two.
Plat du jour
Pan Fried
Lobster Medallions with a White Port and Ginger Sauce
In Europe
where the price of lobster is fairly prohibitive, it is customary to serve
a 1 lb (500g) lobster for two, which makes a delicious starter. In North
America, where lobsters are quite inexpensive, you may prefer to go for a
1 lb lobster per person.
Dining
In
Sinatra's Favorites: Patsy's
Shares the Family Recipes
Ponzi schemes, bank failures, plummeting home
values and investment house bailouts - 2008 is ending with a whimper from
the pocketbook that makes dining in a suddenly-chic alternative to a night
on the town. With the help of recipe
collections
like Patsy's
Cookbook,
even beginner cooks can recreate fine cuisine from
a landmark restaurant. Patricia Boccadoro reviews.
Wines & Spirits
Twelve Collector Italian Red Wines Defy Economic
Crisis
It is still true that luxury knows no limits, so
that even very high end wines are unlikely to feel the negative effects of
the current economic downturn.
Reader Comment
World Water Day and the Global Water
Challenge
Paul Faeth of the Global Water Challenge in
Washington D.C. on Culturekiosque coverage of World Water Day.
Travel Calendar
Muslim Power in Europe and
its Impact on Spanish Cuisine
Almonds, saffron, paprika, peppers
and sweets for pastries were among the many ingredients and spices
associated with the cuisine of Muslim Spain.
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