Carciofi o carciofini sott'olio

California is a big producer of artichokes and yet they don't seem to be found in markets in large quantities or available in the many varieties produced. They can be prepared in many different ways and add...

Apples, Apples, Apples and homemade Apple pie

The early settlers brought Apple seeds to Massachusetts from Europe. A farmer named John Chapman, from Leominster Massachusetts was known as “Johnny Appleseed”. He distributed apple seeds all over North America...

Hunting Season begins in Switzerland and Venison is on the menu

"Hunting season has arrived and hunters head for the mountains in search for deer, elk and mountain goat. The hunting season is only about 3 weeks or the time that is needed to meet the culling goals of the herds....

What to do with artichokes – Stuff them

Artichokes are one of my favorite vegetables. I have many recipes that we enjoy as a main course or as a side dish.  One of my favorite is to stuff them. The recipe below is one made by my grandmother who came...

Zuccotto - a cake for all occasions

Pane di Spagna is a light sponge cake found in most markets in Italy. It is often layered with mascarpone, pastry cream, fruit etc. Biscotti are also often layered in the same manner. These are common everyday...

Pasta with Ricotta, Zucchini, Eggplant & Scampi

The myth that in Italy cheese and fish are never prepared together is exactly that, a myth. Italy produces cheese such as ricotta, mascarpone and mozzarella di bufala, which are very light in flavor and are easily...

The Basics of Barbecue with Legendary Pitmaster Mike Mills

I recently had the chance to sit down with barbecue legend Mike Mills.  Here Mike shares insight into the different styles of barbecue in America and how they continue to evolve.  For more, be sure to...

Ramsay under fire for calling leading journalist a "lesbian/pig"

Update 06/10/2009 5:04 am EST According to a spokesman, Ramsay is sorry for Grimshaw rant, yet "He denied calling the Nine Network veteran a lesbian while appearing at Melbourne's Good Food and Wine Show during...

Nose to tail a la Fergus Henderson versus Head to tail Cooking

Maybe I do not follow the international restaurant scene enough, I thought after reading about London based architect turned restaurateur Fergus Henderson and his Perfect Weekend digs.I did not know know the guy or his "nose to tail" eating-cooking philosophy which he couched...

The World's Smallest Bacon Explosion

Earlier this year, people across America were left clamouring for the Bacon Explosion, a bacon stuffed, bacon wrapped, two pound sausage created by BBQAddicts.com.  Since then, I have pushed the boundaries of...

Diet Don't : Popcorn’s deadly butter-vapor diacetyl

A decade after safety concerns were first raised by experts, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted public hearings on Diacetyl – a chemical widely used to flavor microwave popcorn. The public comment period ended on April 21st. Recent...

Pucker up to Rhubarb

Our backyard was a small apple orchard in New England. Way back in the yard under some crab apples tree grew several large wild rhubarb plants completely untouched and uneaten by my family. We had no idea of what...

Eggs Not So Rotten After All

Over the past few years, news on eggs has all been rotten. Pointing to high cholesterol levels, the egg has been placed in the “bad foods” category, only to be enjoyed on special occasions, and never more than 4...

Cancer Treatment Kills Tumors by 'Cooking'

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Doctors at Cleveland Clinic are offering a new treatment for the most deadly form of brain cancer.  Their new experimental treatment literally 'zaps' the tumor away.  This new laser...

Cooking at Home Can Make You Fat

A new study reveals that fast food chains may not be all to blame for the growing middles of Americans. Cooking at home may be the culprit, according to research that compared classic recipes from cookbooks over the...

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