Archive for March, 2008
The FN Dish Spotlights Sunny Anderson and Alice Waters…
Posted by: | CommentsThis week’s FN Dish with The Amateur Gourmet, Adam Roberts, spotlights two fabulous people, Alice Waters, who is the champion of local agriculture, and Sunny Anderson, host of Cooking For Real, set to debut on Sunday, April 6 at 10:30 a.m. (set your Tivos!)
Take a minute and enjoy.
Colin Cowie Gets Ready For Spring…
Posted by: | CommentsDid anyone catch the new Colin Cowie collection on HSN.com this week?
A Little Comfort…
Posted by: | CommentsThere are times when a gal needs a little comfort food and, after this week from hell, comfort was on the agenda. Nothing screams Massachusetts than a bowl of warm clam chowdah and there is NO better than Legal Seafoods.
Now that I reside in Central Florida – that’s not an option. The only other *gasp* is Friendlys and that’s only because it’s from my childhood – not necessarily an accurate reflection of true home goodness that is Legal Seafoods.
You can imagine my surprise when I found Legal Seafoods Clam Chowder in the refrigerated section of Costco. Yeah, I know – warehouse super club but still – LEGAL SEAFOODS.
So tonight, I grabbed some freshly baked ciabatta and a bowl of Clam Chowdah with a bit of added touches i.e. freshly cracked black pepper, a bit of sea salt and Italian flat leaf parsley.
Now that, my friends is a bowl of comfort.
Patience Isn’t Always My Forte…
Posted by: | CommentsWhile wandering through Costco last night (after a hellacious week), I was greeted by THE Cookbook – The Sur La Table Cookbook that I whined to y’all about having to get.
And I couldn’t resist. I had to get it after flipping through it (and it was cheaper than the full price) I think some of my other cookbooks are about to be retired. This one is a-m-a-z-i-n-g for the beginning and intermediate chef.
What’s a gal to do? I don’t, necessarily, have the patience to wait by the mailbox. I’ll just put that $24.95 towards something else fabulous for my kitchen…
B[u]y The Book: "Things Cooks Love"
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There are two cookbooks that are on my “Must Have” list – the Anniversary cookbook from my favorite grocery store – The Fresh Market and Sur La Table‘s “Things Cook Love“.
As a huge lover of all things Sur La Table, I was thrilled to hear that they have their first cookbook, “Things Cooks Love” available on their website. I don’t know about y’all but I know with me – I’m not only a shoe-a-holic, but also a cookbook-a-holic. I have cookbooks scattered on bookshelves, in my kitchen, in boxes – you name it. It takes a push from above to get me to part with any of them (and yes, I did – no more Rachael Ray or Paula Deen in my house – just a personal choice – that’s all).
If you buy it today from their site – you can get an autographed copy for $24.95. Saving money too – so in the cart ready for checkout!
From their site:
We’re thrilled to introduce our new cookbook, Things Cooks Love. It’s a true celebration of food—more than 300 pages packed with wonderful recipes from around the world plus tips, techniques and in-depth looks at ingredients, tools, cookware and more. From selecting the perfect chef’s knife to preparing Cornish hens al mattone, if you love to cook, this book will become the cornerstone of your global kitchen.
Introductory special $24.95. Will be $35.00 after May 31, 2008.
You can see the Cookbook Preview Here.
Now – tell me is your curiosity is peaked just a little? What’s YOUR favorite cookbook?
Anthony Bourdain Speaks Without Reservations…
Posted by: | CommentsOne of my fave “celeb” Chefs is gracing my city this weekend for the Florida Film Festival (which I’m going to try to catch his book signing – no promises tho!) and I caught this courtesy of Erin Cooks. The Amateur Gourmet interviewed Antony Bourdain for the FNDish on Anthony Bourdain’s views of the Food Network. Take a peek and see what Tony had to say.
Yay or Nay: Lotus Sanitizing System…
Posted by: | CommentsWhile at Sur La Table in Palm Beach yesterday, I had a little one on one demo with this system. I’m becoming quite the little pest about “is the food really clean”. With all the recent drama with food born illnesses and stuff just not being “fresh”, my curiosity is peaked. I’m still doing my research but I put it to you, blog readers: Yay or Nay – what do YOU think about the Lotus Sanitizing System.
Tastebook – How I Heart Thee…
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A couple months ago, I learned about the lovely site that is known as TasteBook.
See, if you are a cookbook fanatic like me, there sometimes isn’t enough room for all the lovely cookbooks one encounters. Or, perhaps, you have recipes that you use that you found online, but cooking via a laptop isn’t always convenient when counterspace is at a premium (as I found out tonight).
TasteBook houses your favorite recipes, both oldies and new finds, recipes from some of your fave chefs like Nigella, Giada, Bobby Flay, etc. and sites like Epicurious, Self and Gourmet, in one convenient site. Each tailored cookbook is in a binder with 100 recipes and it will be printed just for you – tailored with your choice cover and your title.
My first cookbook was Cooking With Style – the next on its way to me is, what else, but Cooking In Stilettos. Would you expect anything else of yours truly – thought so. So, if you want to make a cookbook that is ultimately for you – why not check out TasteBook.com and then you can make some serious magic in the kitchen.
Tried & True: Broiled Salmon with Herb Mustard Glaze
Posted by: | CommentsOne of the favorites that my father always requests when he visits is Broiled Salmon with Herb Mustard Glaze. It’s super simple and fabulous. The fresh herbs add a kick and I tend to also use a bit more of whole grain mustard as well.
Enjoy!
Broiled Salmon with Herb Mustard Glaze [Recipe courtesy of Giada de Laurentiis]
Ingredients:
2 garlic cloves
3/4 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
3/4 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon dry white wine
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
Nonstick olive oil cooking spray
6 (6 to 8-ounce) salmon fillets
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 lemon wedges
- In a mini food processor, combine garlic, rosemary, thyme, wine, oil, Dijon mustard, and 1 tablespoon of whole-grain mustard.
- Grind the mustard sauce until combined, about 30 seconds.
- Transfer to a small bowl.
- Add remaining 1 tablespoon of whole-grain mustard to the sauce and stir to combine.
- Set aside mustard sauce.
- Preheat the broiler.
- Line a heavy rimmed baking sheet with foil.
- Spray the foil with nonstick spray.
- Arrange the salmon fillets on the baking sheet and sprinkle them with salt and pepper.
- Broil for 2 minutes.
- Spoon the mustard sauce over the fillets.
- Continue broiling until the fillets are just cooked through and golden brown, about 5 minutes longer.
- Transfer the fillets to plates and serve with lemon wedges.
Set Your Tivos! Sunny Anderson Hits the Small Screen..
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