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Often times when I’m looking to bake something but I’m not sure what, I’ll turn to Epicurious.com to find the answer.  Using the search engine on Epicurious allows you to search past recipes from such wonderful magazines as Bon Appetit and Gourmet.  Nine times out of ten, I will find something from one of those […]

Like it or not, the holiday season is quickly descending upon us. As proof of this, I hold in my hands the December issue of Fine Cooking, whose cover boasts gingerbread desserts and easy holiday roasts. I get so excited when this magazine arrives at my door, every issue is like a present, (speaking of […]

There are some foods that I make simply because they’re fun to say. Clafouti is one of those foods, so is salsa, gnocchi and, as is obvious from today’s post: frittata. Come on, say it with me: frit-ta-ta! It helps if you adopt an accent when you say it too. It doesn’t matter which accent, […]

I recently received a copy to review of Discovery of a Continent by Marcus Samuelsson. This particular copy is currently available only at Starbucks and contains nearly 100 recipes from all over Africa, as well as five additional African-inspired Starbucks barista recipes created especially for this book (including a coffee-enhanced Two-Alarm Pumpkin Chili).
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Fine Cooking is one of my favourite food magazines.  Not only does it contain gorgeous photos, it also has amazing recipes (anyone for Chocolate Espresso Pecan Pie?), product comparisons and recommendations on which kitchen tool is best (mortars and pestles are highlighted), cooking techniques (a how-to on hearty soups), and nutritional breakdowns of every recipe.  […]

To me, the words “tea time” conjure up images of southern ladies with white gloves and wide brimmed hats, nibbling daintily on crustless sandwiches while milling about a perfectly manicured garden.  A triangle or light bell is sounded to call the ladies to tables that are covered with lacy tablecloths, polished silverware and flower printed […]

I’m constantly acquiring new cookbooks. It’s become a bit of an obsession really. I know I’ll never be able to make even a fraction of the recipes, but I still like to look at and buy new books. I justify this because I read cookbooks cover to cover like other people read novels. And how […]