Archives for December, 2015 - Page 2
Ooh La La! Easy to Bake Macarons for the Holidays
By Martha Rose Shulman (Zester Daily) - Finally, there's an easy macaron that is as enticing as the French classic but can be made in less than half the time.…
10 Ways To Bring Parsnips To The Table
Roasted parsnips with harissa, preserved lemons and tangy yogurt drizzle. Credit: Copyright 2015 Christine Burns Rudalevige Bring parsnips to the table! By Christine B. Rudalevige Parsnips used to get a…
Hot, Hot, Hot: Warm Temps Need Not Ruin Olive Oil
By Nancy Harmon Jenkins Extra virgin olive oils made in hot climates have not had a great reputation. Oils from Sicily and Puglia in Italy and Andalusia, Spain, and other…
Dinner Parties: Make Them Fun For Everyone
By David Latt (Zester Daily) - Cooking for dinner parties should be fun. If the occasion is a holiday, a birthday or a personal landmark, celebrating at home with a…
Chocolate Makers Change Lives In The Caribbean
By Dana Rebmann It doesn't matter where you live or what language you speak: Good food can bring strangers to a table and, in a short period of time, make…
Walnuts Each Day Keep the Doctor Away?
By Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) - Eating a handful of walnuts each day might help keep the doctor away, at least for some people who are at risk of developing…
Zengoula, Iraqi Funnel Cakes: A Family Holiday Treat
By Amelia Saltsman (Zester Daily) - When it comes to Hanukkah, are you of the latke persuasion or are you in the fried pastry camp: sufganiyot, buñuelos, zengoula? Did you…
Popcorn = Pop Up Wintertime Fun
Who doesn't love popcorn in the winter? (NAPSI)—Often defined as a time of quiet hibernation, winter is, in fact, one of the busiest times of the year. Consider the numerous…
Yunnan-Style Noodle Soup: China’s Hot Breakfast
By Georgia Freedman (Zester Daily) - The restaurant was nothing special, just a small room with a couple of low tables and stools. There was no menu, nothing to indicate…