Thanksgiving. Autumn. Turning Leafs. Enjoy this low fat recipe that brings to light the rich and earthy flavors of fall as the opener for your Thanksgiving feast or as a warmer for a chilly autumn evening.
Continue reading Gingered Pumpkin-Pear SoupHoliday Calendar November 2008
Mid October, the treats for Halloween are ready by the door, the pumpkins are along the entryway and the autumn wreath is hanging on the door. While planning for Thanksgiving I realized I did not post the November holiday calendar yet. Here is a detailed list of the coming holidays for November 2008. Continue reading Holiday Calendar November 2008
Shepherd’s Pie: what to do with leftover lamb
As usual in my kitchen, after celebrating Jewish New Year’s Eve, I had lamb and roasted potato leftovers I did not know what to do with. We had a great holiday leg of lamb roast meal. The lamb might be great the first time around, warming it up or eating it cold just don’t cut it for me. It is quite fatty meat no matter how much you trim it, and the second round is “passable” at best.
Continue reading Shepherd’s Pie: what to do with leftover lambFeeding 101
Dining with friends last night, I realized they completely missed my point about the usage of RSS, XML, and FEEDS to keep up to date with Palette Dome Cuisine. I guess things got too technical. The engineer in me does take over at times. To make it simpler, here are simple bullets to guide you through the process: Continue reading Feeding 101
Sweet Dreams Are Made Of This: How To Make The Perfect Jam
End of summer and the markets are filled with fresh ripe fruits. To preserve the taste of summer, why not make a batch of jam from your favorite fruit? After all, what can be better in the dead of winter than a hot tea break with a warm toast smothered with your homemade summer jam?! Continue reading Sweet Dreams Are Made Of This: How To Make The Perfect Jam
Holiday Calendar October 2008
September holidays are here, but we still need to plan ahead! Here is a detailed list of the coming holidays for October 2008. Is there a holiday we are missing? A note about a holiday you think is worth mentioning? Feel free to comment. Continue reading Holiday Calendar October 2008
Holiday Calendar September 2008
To help you plan your holiday season, here is a detailed list of the coming holidays for September 2008. Note that in the Jewish and Muslim calendars a holiday begins on the sunset of the previous day, while Christian holidays are celebrated on the date. Continue reading Holiday Calendar September 2008
Holidays Special “+1”: an extra course on us!
You feel it in the air. The days are getting shorter, the blanket is actually used at night, and getting out of bed in the morning is difficult again. This can only mean one thing: summer is fading out, and autumn is sneaking in! And then you suddenly realize it: the holidays are here!!! Continue reading Holidays Special “+1”: an extra course on us!
“Feeding” from Chef’s Kitchen
This time, rather than about FOOD, let us talk about FEED.
The new method for easily distributing online content beyond just visitors using browsers is often called a WEB FEED. Continue reading “Feeding” from Chef’s Kitchen
Eggplant: The New Revolution
Eggplant. Aubergine. A vegetable so known for overcooking, tasting too salty, being too mushy or used as a filler. Eggplant is emerging center stage in the broader cooking community due to its lightly bitter flavor and a unique texture which is further enhanced with a touch of smoke, Tahini, yogurt, coarse salt and olive oil. These flavors provide an excellent pairing and you see how the challenging mild bitterness can be celebrated by matching it with balancing flavors. Continue reading Eggplant: The New Revolution
