A Toast to Wine
A delicious tour of Italy’s Barolo region By Katherine P. Cox Wineries/Cantinas Following is a list of wineries and cantinas (tasting rooms) and their contact information. Cantinas are open to the public, but not all producers conduct public tours of their wineries; those that do are by reservation only. Be sure to contact the producers in advance... [Read more]
Grilled Chestnuts with Bourbon Cider Reduction and Salty Maple Sugar
Chef Chad Lumbra I am a huge fan of grilling in the winter. It’s a great way to free up some kitchen space and cook some great food during the holidays. Chestnuts 2–3 lb whole chestnuts in the shell Bourbon Cider Reduction (recipe follows) Salty Maple Sugar (recipe follows) 1. Preheat the grill to medium. 2. Score an X in the bottom of each chestnut.... [Read more]
Kid’s Nutrition
Back-to-School Lunches & Snacks—It’s Elementary! Nutrition can be delicious. by Elaine Ambrose To get kids to consume those thoughtfully prepared lunches, remember the basics: keep cold foods cold and hot foods hot. Another one: kids like foods in small compartments or containers—think Bento-style lunch boxes. Kids love fruit, especially... [Read more]
Ice Cream Quotes
What are your friends’ and neighbors’ favorite flavors and childhood memories? Juston McKinney, Standup Comedian Visit Juston’s website (www.justonmckinney.com) for his national tour schedule and links to his Live Free or Die monologue Favorite Flavor: I’m a huge ice cream guy. It’s my vice. When I was a kid my favorite was black raspberry;... [Read more]
4th of July Picnic
Treat your family and friends to a new twist to some old favorites. Red, White, and Blue Burgers Juicy and delicious! Serves 6 Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef sirloin 1 red onion, diced 1/2 (1 ounce) package dry ranch salad dressing mix 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese Directions Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat,... [Read more]
Cooking with Chocolate: Quick Tips
By Susan Nye Chocolate should be smooth and velvety when you melt it on your tongue. When making a special treat, don’t skimp on the chocolate; the better the chocolate, the better the results for your dessert. Chocolate chips are great for cookies but not great for most desserts. Most contain less cocoa butter than bar chocolates and some have stabilizers... [Read more]
Kick-off Party
Get ready for some football with easy recipes Try our tasty ideas for a great game day, and may the best team win! DIPS Serve a simple bowl of chili and guests will be content. Zip in fun, colorful appetizers, dips, and condiments and you’ve got a party. Serve dips while you’re putting the finishing touches on the main course. Have plenty of these... [Read more]
Favorties for Fall Sipping
Warming Drinks for Fall Mix up these delicious beverages for autumn entertaining. Mocha Cocoa Mix Make ahead and store in a tin. Makes two cups Serves 16 Ingredients 3/4 cup(s) unsweetened cocoa 4 tablespoon(s) instant espresso 3/4 cup(s) sugar 16 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks Directions Make the mix: Combine all ingredients except the... [Read more]
Multi-Seed Hamburger Buns
From the Bakers at King Arthur Flour Makes 12 buns These buns are mixed, shaped and allowed to rise in the refrigerator for 12 to 24 hours. The cool rise adds extra flavor; it also gives you some flexibility. You can start them one day and bake them the next morning or start them before you head off for the day and finish them just before your cookout. 1/2... [Read more]
Wonderful Watermelon Pickles
From Chef Jean-Pierre Debeuf’s Kitchen at Elixir in White River Junction, VT Makes about 8 pints Hard to find at a local grocery outside the south, these morsels will make you a believer the first time you try them. Save the rind from your next watermelon and take a little time over the following three days to complete a series of simple steps. The... [Read more]
