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Monday, November 30, 2009
New Hanukkah Article: Hanukkah: Jayne Cohen waxes poetic about crisply fried latkes and shares two recipes: Garlic-Rosemary Potato Latkes and Scallion Latkes with Scallion Dipping Brushes. An accompanying Red Lentil Soup, or Esau's Pottage, is also included.
Sunday, November 29, 2009
New Cookie Article: A Baker’s Dozen Tips for Fabulous Cookies: Pat Sinclair shares holiday season baking tips.
Friday, November 27, 2009
New Travel Article: Titillating Tijuana: The Mexico Even Most Mexicans Don’t Know:
Andrea Lita Rademan showcases this former backwater border town that has developed into a cosmopolitan city, the fastest-growing one in Mexico.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Happy Thanksgiving!
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Thanksgiving Recipes: Want some new recipe ideas for Thanksgiving? Lou Seibert Pappas shares A Thanksgiving Feast, which includes Apricot, Cherry, and Pistachio-Crowned Brie; Focaccia Sunburst; Smoked Salmon and Chevre Bruschetta; Endive with Scallops and Curry Sauce; Barbecued Turkey; Roast Yams with Macadamia Nuts and Roast Red Onions and Garlic; Italian Swiss Chard Stuffing; Lemon Kiwi Fruit Tart; Hazelnut Rum Cake and Cranberry Apple Tart.
Tuesday,November 24, 2009
Thanksgiving Recipes: Sally’s Place suggestions are Fried Turkey, Green Bean Casserole, Hot Fruit Casserole, Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits, Pumpkin Walnut Cheesecake and for a change, add Bananas Foster this year—always a favorite any time of year!
Monday, November 23, 2009
Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes: Look to Diana's Desserts for Holiday Pumpkin Bread Pudding, Apple Cake with Pear-Brandy Caramel Sauce, Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake, as well as Hot Apple Cinnamon-Cranberry Cider, Spiced Pumpkin Cornbread, and Roasted Pumpkin Seeds.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Giada's Favorites: Giada's Kitchen: New Italian Favorites and Everyday Pasta, by Giada De Laurentiis, will make great gifts for those who enjoy her Food Network television shows.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
New BBQ Book: Republic of Barbecue: Stories Beyond the Brisket, by Elizabeth S. D. Engelhardt, is informative from the standpoint of the numerous Central Texas entrepreneurs who have made their lives cooking meat. This is not a cookbook but many techniques are discussed.
Friday, November 20, 2009
New Wine Article: Sara and Monty Preiser present Ravenswood Means Zinfandel Royalty as owner/winemaker Joel Peterson makes and distributes over 700,000 cases of his entry level wine, the Ravenswood Vintners Blend Zinfandel, each year.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Le Beaujolais Nouveau 2009 est arrivé!
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
New Travel Article: The Black Diamond of the Rhone-Alpes. Jeni Matthews operates Red Balloon Travel and Consulting business and knows a thing or two about black truffles, one of the most exclusive culinary delicacies in the world.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
San Diego Hotel Week: From November 13th through November 26th, sandiegohotelweek.com has negotiated amazing hot deals for you to experience the San Diego area to its best. Pamper yourself and your loved ones: escape and unwind in San Diego. Book your stay now and enjoy great deals on hotels, attractions, dining, and more...or call their reservation specialists at 1.800.216.1451.
New York Wine Trail: Celebrate the holiday season Shawangunk Wine Trail style during the Wreath & Fineries at 11 wineries. This annual event is held the first three weekends in December or December 5,6,12,13,19 & 20. The Shawangunk Wine Trail is the closest wine trail to New York City, Westchester, Albany, Bergen County NJ, and Connecticut.
Monday, November 16, 2009
New Travel Article: Keith Allan and Lynne Gray share Take Me to The Cotswolds-The Heart of England where they visit The Cotswold House Hotel and the impressive Hidcote Manor Gardens in a Range Rover.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
New Book: Secret Ingredients: The New Yorker Book of Food and Drink, by David Remnick, is now available in paperback. An anthology of reporting both recent and vintage, this volume of food writing from The New Yorker proves again that famous weekly's reputation for literary and journalistic excellence.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
New Book: Tips Cooks Love: Over 500 Tips, Techniques, and Shortcuts That Will Make You a Better Cook!, by Rick Rodgers, is a pocket-sized A to Z guide that includes tips about ingredients as well as cookware, tools, cooking methods, and other handy information for the busy home cook.
Friday, November 13, 2009
New Wine Article: Wines Worth Searching For and Walter Schug, by Sara and Monty Preiser, showcases a few individual and special wines that have enthralled the Preiser's and the Schug Carneros Estate that is offering their 30th vintage of Schug Pinot Noir.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Countdown to Thanksgiving: Check out all our great recipes for the season (see November 9th, 10th & 11th below). Also our general recipe section has many more. And if you're still looking for more, we had fun using the menu planning feature on Fine Cooking.
New Travel Article: Small is Beautiful When It Comes to London Hotels. Keith Allan and Lynne Gray stay at both The Dukes Hotel and The Levin Hotel in London.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
New Wine Article: Examination Napa, w/ Dr. 2B – Chapter Three; Jon Rusciano and his son visit Paradigm Winery, Paradigm Winery, Philip Togni Vineyards and Trefethen Family Vineyards.
Thanksgiving Article: A True Thanksgiving Winner, by Elaine Corn, covers the basics and then some...a must read for those new to cooking for this holiday.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Thanksgiving Recipes: Sally’s Place suggestions are Fried Turkey, Green Bean Casserole, Hot Fruit Casserole, Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits, Pumpkin Walnut Cheesecake and for a change, add Bananas Foster this year—always a favorite any time of year!
Monday, November 9, 2009
Thanksgiving Recipes: Want some new recipe ideas for Thanksgiving? Lou Seibert Pappas shares A Thanksgiving Feast, which includes Apricot, Cherry, and Pistachio-Crowned Brie; Focaccia Sunburst; Smoked Salmon and Chevre Bruschetta; Endive with Scallops and Curry Sauce; Barbecued Turkey; Roast Yams with Macadamia Nuts and Roast Red Onions and Garlic; Italian Swiss Chard Stuffing; Lemon Kiwi Fruit Tart; Hazelnut Rum Cake and Cranberry Apple Tart.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
New Beverage Books: Uncorking the Past: The Quest for Wine, Beer, and Other Alcoholic Beverages, by Patrick E. McGovern, leads us on a lively tour around the world and through the millennia, and tells the compelling story of humanity's ingenious, intoxicating quest for the perfect drink. The Heart of Bordeaux: The Greatest Wines from Graves Chateaux, by James Lawther, is a beautiful and informative book that reveals both the history and the distinctive characteristics of the 16 wines that comprise the Crus Classés (classified growths) of Bordeaux’s Graves region.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
New Spice Cookbook: The Spice Kitchen: Everyday Cooking with Organic Spices, by Katie Luber & Sara Engram, has as its mantra: eat locally but season globally. 100 recipes, a history of spices and a handy guide to herbs and spices from allspice to zest are found in this colorful book.
Friday, November 6, 2009
New Traveling with Kids Article: Cape Cod Rail Trail, Brewster, Massachusetts, by Elaine Sosa Labalme, finds Elaine, Fen & son Steven enjoying this 28-mile bike trail and a nearby resort, restaurants, and other things to do.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
New Italian & French Cookbooks: Venezia: Food and Dreams, by Tessa Kiros, is a personal journal, a travel guide, and a memoir about Tessa's love for Venice, Italy. It includes 105 recipes. French Feasts: 299 Traditional Recipes for Family Meals and Gatherings, by Stephane Reynaud, includes beautiful, earthy photographs, whimsical illustrations, profiles of local producers, and fact-filled sidebars. This encyclopedic volume is a "feast for the senses."
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
New Travel Book: Istanbul: The Collected Traveler: An Inspired Companion Guide, by Barrie Kerper, is part history and part travel guide including shops, restaurants, hotels and experiences not to be missed in the fifth-largest city in the world.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Beer Event in San Francisco: BevMo! Holiday Beer Fest to be held at Fort Mason, Herbst Pavilion in downtown San Francisco on Sunday November 15th from 1pm to 4pm.
Monday, November 2, 2009
New Wine Article: Pinot Noir Dream Week with MacMurray Ranch, Fort Ross, and Freestone, by Monty and Sara Preiser, showcases three wineries and three absolutely superb experiences.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
November eNewsletter: Sally's eNewsletter features Sally's Top 10 Great Gift Ideas, ten newly posted articles, and our popular Sally Recommends section.
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