Archive for October, 2007

Wines under $12

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007 Posted in wines | No Comments »

There's a great round-up on lovely low-priced wines in The Boston Globe "Food" section today. It's called "Plonkapalooza: Four wine experts take part in the tasting of 50 bottles that ... Read more..

Kitchen Update: Little Heart Attacks

Tuesday, October 30th, 2007 Posted in kitchen | No Comments »

I've been having little heart attacks all day. In order for me to have a counter top for Thanksgiving, the contractors need to have the cabinets installed by next Thursday. That's ... Read more..

Mark Bittman’s New Cookbook

Saturday, October 27th, 2007 Posted in chefs, cookbooks | 1 Comment »

Mark Bittman has just released his latest cookbook, a tribute to vegetarianism. Heidi Swanson over at 101 Cookbooks has done a nice write-up, profiling a recipe perfect for the upcoming ... Read more..

Thanksgiving Menu Ideas, part 1 of a-zillion to come

Friday, October 26th, 2007 Posted in holiday, recipes | No Comments »

Nigella Lawson, UK-based cookbook author, TV show host and socialite, has a new show on the Food Network called Nigella Express. It's all about creating quick and easy stylish cuisine. ... Read more..

New Kitchen: Update

Thursday, October 25th, 2007 Posted in kitchen | No Comments »

I would have never guessed that deciding to upgrade your kitchen would be this grueling. Fun, but grueling. (My husband is chronicling our process here.) FUN: My dual-fuel convection stove arrived yesterday, ... Read more..