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Posted by: | CommentsSome great posts to spotlight this week:
- Ess Eppis brings up some valid points in her post, “Does Eating Local Really Make a Difference?”
- Kathy at Panini Happy has cut out the middleman and does her panini pop-tarts.
- Michael Ruhlman gets practical in his video on parchment paper technique (Note: I was a circle trace girl, no longer!)
- Food Network’s Sunny Anderson is back in the studio as she starts filming her EIGHTH (yes EIGHTH) season of Cooking for Real. Congrats Sunny!
- Coco, of Coco Cooks had dinner at Top Chef Winner, Stephanie Izzard’s new Chicago restaurant, The Girl and the Goat. At this rate, I’m ready to book a quick flight to Chi-town and drag Hotfessional and Kristabella out for dinner there!
- David Lebovitz is, imo, one of the baking masters! I can sit there and leaf through is Ready for Desserts book and go “I CAN DO THIS!” and then I remember, “Lys, your baking skills – definitely need some practice first!”. His recent post on Baking Ingredients and Food Substitutions has been bookmarked and, eventually, I hope that, with practice, I can make my desserts look almost as delectable as his.
- Butter My Kitchen has a great recipe for refrigerator pickles which will help lead one into that lovely canning season.
- White on Rice sundried their own tomatoes – how cool is that?!?!
- And, finally, one of my absolute fave people, Chef Manouschka, spoke at a recent Hollywood event about her revalation and what put her on her current path towards a culinary entertainment career. Take a minute please and check it out – it really showcases the “right place at the right time.”
Back to receipes, spotlights and more next week – bring on the fall!
Cookin’ Round The Web…
Posted by: | CommentsSome interesting posts ’round the internet this week. What was on the forefront – International Food Blogger’s Conference. Check out the recaps from Steamy Kitchen, Eating Out Loud, Sticky Gooey Creamy Chewy and Foodista.
Erin over at ErinCooks! attended a Ruth Reichl book signing and then Loved, Lost and Made Hot Pink Cake…
The Amateur Gourmet met up with the one and only David Lebovitz… You MUST check out the videos. Hilar!
There was a "virtual food fight" of sorts as Anthony Bourdain, Alice Waters and Duff Goldman attended a panel in Connecticut. Check out FineCooking’s recap and the Food Network Addict has some video clips.
Chef Eric Ripert detailed his 129 Restaurant Sins… Is it wrong if I forward this article to a few Orlando restaurants with a note to "pay attention"?
Elle of Elle’s New England Kitchen made some delicious looking browned butter maple blueberry muffins.
The Kitchn gave some tips on how to keep pans scratch free when you don’t have a pot rack.
Finally, Michael Ruhlman offered a mea culpa of sorts as he pointed out some errors in Ratio.
Happy Memorial Day everyone!
Cookin’ ‘Round The Web…
Posted by: | CommentsWell – it was a busy week this week in Food Blogging and many headed to all points north to the International Food Bloggers Conference. I feel like I had my head under a rock or something with the daily grind as this was news to my ears. I have every intention of going next year. One of the speakers was FoodBuzz’s and The Pink Spoon’s Ryan as well as Jaden from Steamy Kitchen. Didn’t get to go – don’t worry, you can see some of the footage here at Foodista.
The NYTimes did a great feature on chef’s fashion. Some of the coats were, to channel one’s inner Rachael Zoe – bananas!
Sunny Anderson gave a little insight as to what goes on behind the scenes at a taping of "Down Home With The Neelys".
Sue at Food Network Musings attended a FoodBuzz soiree celebrating their One Millionth Post and recapped it for her readers. It looked like so much fun. Let me tell you, if you ever get the chance to attend a FoodBuzz event – you MUST. They always throw a great soiree and are a class act.
Amy over at Cooking With Amy compiled some of the best energy saving tips that her readers provided. Some of them are so good that I’ll be trying them here at Casa Lys.
The Master of all things Ice Cream – David Lebovitz crafted an Absinthe Ice Cream that has me thinking I really need to start using that ice cream maker.
Susan over at Sticky, Gooey, Creamy, Chewy made a killer lemon brulee tart…
Now here’s something interesting. Smart Money ran a piece on 10 Things Celebrity Chefs Won’t Tell You…
Finally
Contest Corner…
Bren over at Flanboyant Eats is giving away The Science Of Good Food – a cookbook that should be in every foodie’s kitchen.
Coco at CocoCooks! is hosting a little Real Housewives cocktail contest. And, after all, who doesn’t really secretly love a little scandalous tv, right?
Cookin’ Round The Web: Saving Some Pennies, One Pantry At A Time…
Posted by: | CommentsWith our country heading into a new administration, one can’t stick their head in the sand and think that finances are not in the spotlight. Going hand in hand with that effort is the Green movement. I’m learning that sometimes it’s just the best thing to stay home and chill, relaxing with friends and family while shopping in your pantry.
So, for this edition of Cookin’ ‘Round The Web, I spotlight some posts that can help you channel your inner frugalista while playing in the kitchen…
Obviously, a well stocked pantry is KEY to any perfect meal. The Kitchn spotlighted an article from the New York Times where Mark Bittman gave his suggestions about what is needed in a pantry. Sure, it’s a bit of an investment at first but when you think about it, once it’s stocked, you have less of a headache.
Sarah over at Pink Shoe Diaries gave a lesson in Foodie Frugality… I’m going to implement the coffee tip – well, once I receive that replacement carafe for the coffee maker. ( I didn’t look where I was whippin’ around in the kitchen and the coffee pot went to pieces. Turns out they coffee maker was discontinued :::sigh::: )
Kathy at Panini Happy gave 5 Money-Saving Panini tips. Quick meals are just a moment away… and leftovers can be totally remade into something fabulous…
The Italian Dish gave some insight into how to make homemade gnocchi. Think about it – you already have most of these ingredients in your pantry. Considering its $3 – $4 for the vacuum packed gnocchi which, in my opinion, sometimes tastes like glue, this details the recipe perfectly and you can be a rock star at your next dinner…
Why spend a fortune for flavored oils and vinegar when you can make your own. Italian Food Forever gives some great tips on how to make your own…
The Casual Kitchen pointed out 41 Ways You Can Help Out The Environment… Plus, an added benefit that is not only are you helping the environment, but you save some cash too.
Finally, Philly.com spotlighted the state of the kitchen in their article, Home is Where The Food Is…
OK, all this finance chatter has made a gal a bit somber… So, let’s spotlight a couple fun ones to round up this Link Round Up…
Erin Cooks! encourages you to channel your inner Peg Bundy and make some homemade bon bons…
Food Network Musings has a great discussion on the Food Network Magazine (I’m checking out this new issue this week – haven’t decided if I should buy or not – yet)
And, finally, Forays of a Finance Foodie talked about her experience attending a Food Network Soiree…
Cooking ‘Round The Web…
Posted by: | CommentsHappy New Year Everyone!
Well, I’m still playing catch up from my travels , work and the holidays , but here are some great posts that I found and thought y’all might enjoy.
Bren over at FlanBoyant Eats is running one heck of a contest – the prizes are *to die for*. What are you waiting for – go enter and then come back. I’ll wait. Promise! Congrats Bren on your one year blogiversary!!
Fabulously Broke In The City has a wonderful post on what to do with all those cords and how to organize them so you can clear the chaos.
Marc Vetri, one of my fave chefs, talks about his new book Il Viaggo del Vetri in the Philly Daily News
Predo over at Spartacus Wore A Skirt has a great recipe for Ice Cream + French Toast – fabulous for those kiddies who want Ice Cream for breakfast (c’mon – be nice, tis the holiday season!)
Jaden at Steamy Kitchen has a fabulous recipe for those soirees with her Coconut Shrimp with Sweet Chili Mayo
I picked up a few tips for food photography from The Constables’ Larder and Vegan Yum Yum. Yes, that’s one of my New Years Resolutions – learn to shoot better photographs!
Judy over at No Fear Entertaining did a fab Cilantro Pesto that I’m going to attempt for Super Bowl Soiree Central (that is if my E-A-G-L-E-S get a shot – wouldn’t that be grand!)
Erin Cooks! has a great recipe for Raised Donuts (time to break in that bread machine…) Dunkin Who? Donuts What?
Susan over at Stickey, Gooey, Creamy, Chewy kicked butt in this month’s Daring Baker’s challenge with a Buche de Noel. First of all, my hat is off to these DBs. I would be curled up in a fetal position over some of the Challenges they do. Secondly – you must read what she went through to accomplish this challenge. I state for the record – I am a cook NOT a baker. She’s a baker and an amazing one at that!
Sarah over at Pink Shoe Diaries has a dish that will brighten up the winter blahs – her Asparagus and Pea Risotto.
SpecktraBeauty (shush) has found some a recipe for some Truffles that are good for you… seriously.
Napastyle guru, Michael Chiarello, opened his new restaurant, Bottega. Check out some great photos and insight from the event.
And, of course, I saved one of my most faves for last – a video where Colin Cowie teaches you how his kitchen is organized. Have I told y’all I adore this man – seriously. And that kitchen – to die for. At least we know he uses his Electrolux appliances. Another spokesperson might not have the cooking chops to fully appreciate her Electrolux… jus’ saying 
If you can, check out his other videos at Epicurious.
Have a wonderful weekend!
