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Fresh Roast: Rwanda Nyakizu Co-op
Posted by Lara Ferroni on A Nice Cuppa.
I am an impulse shopper. I had already filled up my online shopping cart with plenty of beans to try from Burman Coffee Traders, when the Rwandan co-op beans caught my eye. After a bit of research, I decided that another pound of green beans wasn’t going to […]
Final Four: Sizzle or Fizzle?
Posted by Lara Ferroni on The Spirit World.
I hope that you are still on the Sizzle plan with your NCAA Final Four picks, if you have them. Me, not so much. I was crushed… literally crushed with the North Carolina vs Georgetown game.But, whether you are celebrating or just trying not to let your friends […]
Baking Without Butter
Posted by Alisa Fleming on Cook Smarter.
Several years ago, I returned to a dairy-free diet when I discovered that I had not outgrown my childhood milk allergy. Since I had never been fond of milk or cheese (I know, it’s just me and the cows on the cheese), there were only a few rough spots […]
Lenten Recipes: Chile-Lime Shrimp and Roasted Oysters
Posted by Scott Phillips on Get Your Grill On.
It may come as something of a surprise to many of the readers of Get Your Grill On, but some people do not grill year round. In fact, lots of folks view grilling and barbecuing as a warm weather sports. For me, the sign that spring is […]
Amarone Meets Rossini and Callas
Posted by Frank Haddad on Wine Sediments.
Frank’s Food and Wine Pairing
I’ve always wondered why Rossini retired at the height of his fame. One day he was at the peak of popularity, the next he vanished from the musical scene of his day.
The story goes that he decided to quit writing operas so he could go […]
Las Vegas Surf & Turf: A Hit and A Miss
Posted by Alisa Fleming on Well Fed on the Town.
Living in Las Vegas has turned us into value shoppers for good restaurants. Cheap is not our mission, but getting the best food and service for our money is. In a town where money talks (it says goodbye), this goal can seem a bit lofty at […]
A Different Kind of Easter Treat
Posted by Ashley Watt on Sugar Savvy.
The first time my future mother-in-law sent some chocolates to me, I wanted to travel to Dubuque, Iowa and raid the Betty Jane Candy store. Betty Jane Candies are famous for their Gremlin chocolates, and my taste buds understand why. These little masterpieces are covered in milk or dark […]
An Haiku To My Thermapen
Posted by Curt McAdams on The Cook’s Kitchen.
I need temps taken.
You open to check doneness.
It’s not overcooked.
What am I talking about? Simply the most versatile thermometer I’ve ever had, the Thermapen, by Thermoworks. I’ve gone through a drawerful of thermometers, and none have come close to the usefulness of my Thermapen. I use it not […]
Hipper than thou: La Colombe, Philly
Posted by Alicia de los Reyes on A Nice Cuppa.
There are lots of coffee shops to make you feel trendy, cool, indie, underground, and otherwise hip. Maybe they have murals on the walls, or local art, or freakishly named coffee flavors. Maybe they do that thing with the steamed milk to make their cappucinos swirly. […]
Welcome To Great Grape Day V - Sangiovese
Posted by Andrew Barrow on Wine Sediments.
Welcome to Wine Sediments’ fifth Great Grape Day.This month we turn to a great Italian grape - Sangiovese. The intention is not to provide comprehensive coverage of all things Sangiovese but rather for the team to provide interesting snippets on a unified theme. As with our last Great Grape Day, which covered […]
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