I sometimes think I have the Bill Cosby disease, namely where on the Cosby Show, Mr. Cosby had gadgets galore in his kitchen. See, while y’all know I love my pots and pans – I also tend to gravitate to the electronics department of Sur La Table or Williams Sonoma when I’m curious about new and exciting things for the kitchen. One of the first things I bought when I started my adventures in culinary mishaps was an immersion blender. {Read More}
Will You Watch: The Next Food Network Star…
May 30, 2008 By 4 Comments
As y’all know the premiere of The Next Food Network Star is coming up fast and furious (and that song in the constantly played commercial appeals to my inner dance diva). However, after last year’s controversy with JAGGate and then Amy Finley, the winner of TNFNS leaving the network, I was wondering the nagging question: “To Watch Or Not To Watch“. Food Network Addict did a GREAT review of the show which piqued my curiosity so yes, I will tune {Read More}
Philly Recap: 9th Street Italian Market
May 29, 2008 By 4 Comments
During my trip to Philly a couple weeks ago, I took Saturday morning for myself and did something I always wanted to do – wander the Italian Market during one of the busiest days. Here in Orlando, our access to fresh spices, etc. is a bit limited and we can get spices from the Fresh Market but it’s not the same. So that Saturday morning, I went and wandered up and down 9th street. My main object of interest was {Read More}
Technique Classes at Williams-Sonoma…
May 29, 2008 By 4 Comments
Boy do I wish I had a Sur La Table around these parts like the one I visit in NJ with their full teaching kitchen, but I have to be sated with taking technique classes/demonstrations at Williams Sonoma. They just sent out the schedule yesterday and this is what is on their “Menu”* SUNDAY, JUNE 1 All-American Backyard Party Everything tastes better when it’s cooked out back. We’ll help you get ready for the season of outdoor eating. You’ll learn {Read More}
Tried and True: Cherry Clafouti
May 28, 2008 By 3 Comments
Here’s what is on the agenda this week at the house – Cherry Clafouti I’ve had good success making this, both as individual clafoutis and as one big clafouti. Want to achieve heights of nirvana – serve it with a scoop of vanillla or pistachio ice cream. You can make a clafouti with mostly any fruit but since I saw some gorgeous cherries at the Fresh Market this week, I’m going to use those. I’ve also been able to use {Read More}
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