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In the September/October 2006 issue of Midwest Living, “Coffeehouse Perks” features delicious home-baked desserts from various coffeehouses throughout the midwest. These enticing home-baked recipes are beautifully illustrated with tempting color photographs. Among the coffeeshops of note are Simon’s Cafe and Coffee Shop in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Capers Cafe and Bakery in Salina, Kansas, […]

In this month’s issue of Martha Stewart Living, the “Fit to Eat” column offers a brief primer on the basics of eating a healthy lunch. Despite the common concensus regarding breakfast, it seems that lunch may instead be the most important meal of the day. Unfortunately, the lunchtime meal is often either poorly planned or […]

Delicious dressings provide more than accompaniment for salads. On the contrary, many entrees, especially those with chicken and fish, are often flavored with assorted vinaigrettes and dressings. Of course, vegetable side dishes also benefit from being all dressed up. Homemade dressings encourage much versatility, with the possibilities limited only by imagination. A good dressing can […]

In last week’s Chicago Sun Times, reporter Dave Hoekstra explored the culinary impact Hurricane Katrina has had on the Gulf Coast Region. Aside from the obvious physical damage to the restaurant industry caused by the severe destruction of the hurricane, thousands and thousands of evacuees and survivors were relocated throughout the country. And although restaurant […]

In this month’s issue of Martha Stewart Living, “Fit to Eat” features recipes that are rich in lycopene. In the article, we are reminded that much of the colorful produce of Summer’s end contains lycopene. Tomatoes, grapefruit, watermelon, and red papaya are among those vibrant food sources. Lycopene is the naturally occurring pigmentation and is […]

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While acclaimed author Michael Ruhlman has written and co-written numerous bestselling books, his popular trilogy devoted to the art of professional cooking has endeared him to the global food community. A novice cook since childhood, his personal fascination with the culinary arts led to the writing of The Making of a Chef: Mastering […]

In the current issue of Midwest Living, “Chefs to the Rescue” features several celebrated chefs from restaurants around the midwest, providing expert advice to readers in need of assistance in handling various domestic culinary dilemmas.
Cooking meals for guests seems to be a common problem facing many home cooks with limited time budgets. Chef Celina […]

In the current issue of Martha Stewart’s Everyday Food, senior food editor, Allie Lewis, offers some basic tips for creative cooking with savory spice rubs. Considering spice rubs are merely blended mixtures of herbs and spices, making various assorted rubs at home is quickly and easily accomplished. These homemade combinations are typically more flavorful and […]

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In these modern times of takeaway eating and convenience cooking, Chef Christina Pirello remains a culinary champion of healthy, nutritious living. Chef Pirello’s honest approach to cooking with natural whole foods reflects her sincere desire to actively share the proven benefits of a health conscious diet and lifestyle. Her extensive knowledge of the […]

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Although domestic peaches are available the months of May through October, now is the peak time of year to enjoy their flavor. In the August 2006 issue of Martha Stewart Living, “Food in Season” features some useful tips for proper selection and storage of peaches, along with several refreshing desserts, including Roasted Peaches […]