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Grill, Grill Against the Dying of the Light


Posted by Brilynn Ferguson on Get Your Grill On.

Night comes more quickly now, the leaves are changing from soft and green to crisp and brown, anxiety is evident on the faces of children who are dreading the return of the big yellow school bus. Whether we want to admit it or not, fall is right […]

Three Martini Books that Make the Grade


Posted by Brad Gadberry on The Spirit World.
In the minds of many — even (or perhaps especially) people who do not regularly imbibe — the Martini holds a special place. It seems to serve as the pole star of the cocktail firmament. As the iconic cocktail, it has been discussed and depicted more than any […]

Kid-Made Dark Chocolate Truffles


Posted by Kelby Carr on Kids Cuisine.
This is weird. Before today, I have never made one of my all time favorite indulgences, chocolate truffles. And I love to cook and bake. I never really thought of making them myself, and they look hard to make.
Yesterday, my daughter and I were grocery shopping and looking for […]

Details on The Next Iron Chef America


Posted by Madeline Miller on Edible TV.
Phew, seems like we just made it through the roller coaster that was The Next Food Network Star, but no rest for the weary! The Food Network has another reality show up its sleeve this Fall: The Next Iron Chef America.
The New York Post recently took a look at […]

Tea and Scones


Posted by Melody Wren on A Nice Cuppa.
Tea Recipes

Scones, Scones, Scones!
Scones are as expected on the tea table as the teapot itself. Quintessential examples are the following recipes, made with currants, cinnamon, or walnuts. Traditional companions for scones are butter, jam, and a dollop of Devonshire or softly beaten cream.
Scones originated in Scotland, where the […]

Turduchen!


Posted by Robert Fernandez on Get Your Grill On.
About two weeks ago, I got an unsolicited email from one Steven Dugas at the Cajun Grocer. It seems an old friend of mine and fellow Get Your Grill On author, Dr. Biggles over at Meathenge suggested to Mr. Dugas that I might be interested in trying […]

Baci di Dama


Posted by Jen Maharaj-Stott on Just Baking.
Have you ever had a recipe that you’ve always wanted to make but never got around to? I’m sure most of you can empathize with my sentiment; having a recipe that wouldn’t (or couldn’t) go away because it was stuck in the recesses of your brain waiting to become […]

Strong Bones, Thinking Outside of the Carton


Posted by Alisa Fleming on Fit Fare.
All too often we are blind-sided by the media, led to believe that one food, one product, one vitamin or mineral is the answer to our very health and existence. In reality, our bodies are quite complex, requiring a healthy lifestyle and various nutrients to operate optimally. Yes, it […]

Food TV Roundup


Posted by Madeline Miller on Edible TV.
Check out what other food TV bloggers and websites are saying this week:

TV Week informs us that the Food Network ordered 13 more episodes of Ingrid Hoffman’s new show, Simply Delicioso.
YumSugar strikes back at those “hot food network women” lists with a list of their own - the Hottest […]

Sweet, Juicy Watermelon


Posted by Susan Russo on Fit Fare.

Summer is the time for simple pleasures such as going to baseball games, walking along the beach, and biting into a hunk of sweet, juicy, chilled watermelon.
Watermelon season lasts approximately from May to October, but the ripest, most flavorful melons can be found now because they love the summer […]