Runamok Maple Syrup x WhistlePig Rye Whiskey: a fusion of handcrafted, artisan brands. The result: a unison of two of Vermont’s most celebrated producers and an delicious addition to Runamok Maple’s growing collection of barrel-aged, infused and smoked maple syrups. The new bottling is Runamok Maple’s pure Vermont maple syrup that has been aged in […]
[1] How about exchanging the bourbon for scotch, or another favorite spirit in your Mint Julep? Here, a Scotch Julep in the traditional silver Mint Julep cup (photo © Glenfiddich). [2] Fresh spearmint is a key ingredient of the Mint Julep (photo courtesy Clarkson Potter Publishing, Indian Home Cooking by Suvir Saran). [3] While the […]
May 28th was National Hamburger Day. We used the occasion to try something new: an Asian-fusion hamburger, with a recipe from Hello Fresh. The all-American hamburger sandwich takes on the garnishes of a Vietnamese bánh mì sandwich. The banh mì sandwich was born in the era of French Indochina, when France annexed territories in 1862. […]
[1] What’s different about this double burger, garnished with bacon, lettuce, tomato and pickles? A layer of mashed potatoes (photo © Idaho Potato Commission)! [2] Ditch the carbs: Add your burger to a mixed salad, lightly tossed in vinaigrette (photo © 5 Napkin Burger). [3] When you can’t decide between a cheeseburger and a fried […]
Since the dawn of humankind, people around the world have eaten insects for protein. In [what is now] Mexico alone, a variety of tasty insects were eaten for protein by Aztecs and their predecessors. Here’s more about them. And here’s a Top 10 list. Personally, we’re not into edible insects just yet. But we have […]
For summer bean salad, bean sides, baked beans… OTHER USES pasta e fagioli > https://www.saveur.com/pasta-e-fagioli-bean-recipe/ https://www.ranchogordo.com/blogs/recipes/white-bean-celery-and-radish-salad https://www.ranchogordo.com/blogs/recipes/scarlet-runner-salad? https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/12766-abuelo-pelaezs-frijoles-negros-black-beans 20th anniversary of Rancho Gordo, america’s most dedicated purveyor of heirloom beans. Steve You know you’ve gone from casual cook to bean freak when you find you are interested in whether or not to soak beans. Like […]
[1] A box of baking soda has more uses than you might think (photo © Arm & Hammer). [2] Baking soda, originally a crystalline compound, is ground into a fine powder (photo © Taste Of Home). [3] Baking soda helps onions brown more quickly (photo © Paul Binet |iStock Photo). [4] For juicier shrimp, add […]
We haven’t seen a fried chicken and donut sandwich where we live. We don’t know why they didn’t become the next thing in New York City. But evidently, they became a trend elsewhere, as far back as 2009—and we’ve been out of the loop. While a Fat Kreme donut burger from Fatburger dates to 2003 […]
Par For The Course wine for a golfer (photo © Argaux). How about a golf wine gift for your favorite linksman (or linkswoman)? Argaux, a wine website founded by two golf-loving sommeliers, has the bottle for you. Called Par Fore The Course, each bottle of this New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc is packaged with: 2 […]
National Gazpacho Aficionado Month comes at just the right time: May, when warmer weather makes chilled soup a treat. (Why National Gazpacho Day is on December 6th is beyond us.) Gazpacho is easy to make, and requires no stove. So it’s also a go-to dish for a hot summer day (and a hot kitchen). Check […]