Back in July and August our blackberries finally came into season. I made a lot of jam, jellies and desserts using fresh blackberries. I also spent some time freezing some of my berries so that I could use them this fall.
This recipe was given to me a few years ago by a good friend of mine. You can use fresh or frozen blackberries to make this deliciously moist blackberry cake. Continue reading ‘How To Make A Blackberry Buttermilk Cake Recipe’ »
When it comes to making a homemade chocolate chiffon pie, this recipe is one of the best that I have tried. What I really like about this one is the light and fluffy consistency to it and just the right amount of chocolate flavoring.
The recipe will take approximately 40 minutes to prepare and then another 2 to 3 hours to set up in your refrigerator. I like to make mine early in the morning so that its ready to go with our dinner later that day. Continue reading ‘How To Make A Chocolate Chiffon Homemade Pie’ »
When it comes to crock pot cooking (using a slow cooker), I enjoy using mine all year long. One of the recipes I enjoy making in it are Cabbage Rolls, which are also known as Pigs In A Blanket.
This recipe does take some preparation time, but is well worth your efforts.
To Prepare Cabbage: Fill a large stock pot with water and bring to a rapid boil. Take the core out of each head of cabbage. Place head into boiling water, cover and cook for 5 minutes, remove from water immediately. With one head, start taking the leaves off, being careful not to tear them. They should be pliable, if not, place back into the water for an additional minute or two. Continue reading ‘Crock Pot – Pigs In A Blanket Cabbage Rolls Recipe’ »
The secret to juicy poultry is simple – brine your poultry (chicken or turkey) before grilling or baking!
This is the secret that chefs never tell you about. It’s very easy and economical, and requires no special cookware. Continue reading ‘How To Make Brine for Poultry’ »
The main logistical problem with brining is that you need a container that’s large enough to submerge your turkey in the brine, but will fit in your refrigerator or cooler.
The meat and brine solution must be kept below 40 degrees F. at all times. Since brining does not preserve meat, the turkey and brine must be kept refrigerated at all times. Continue reading ‘How To Refrigerate Turkey While Brining’ »
Think of the difference that presentation makes for a meal. A delicious food choice thrown haphazardly onto a plate is not as enjoyable as a plate that is arranged for beauty. With blooming teas, artisans will take tealeaves and tie them together with a cotton cord in order to make a flower. Flowers are then dried for storage and shipping. When you add boiling water, the flowers are brought back to life.
You will take the small grayish ball of blooming tea and add it to a pot. Cover it with boiling water. There in your tea pot a beautiful flower begins to bloom. It is like a lifeless ball of tea comes to life as a blooming flower. That flower can add beauty to the table.
The best way to enjoy these teas is by using a clear serving set. Glass tea pots are perfect for the larger blooming flowers while clear teacups work well for the smaller ones. You will not need a tea strainer since the teas are tied together using a cotton string and do not come lose in the tea cup. You will not have stray tea leaves. Continue reading ‘Art in Beverages – The Blooming Tea’ »
A CUP OF TEA
By
VIKRAM KARVE
I love tea.
You too love a cup of invigorating tea, don’t you – but tell me do you know how to make a good cup of delicious tea?
Okay, let me tell you the time-tested simple way of preparing the best cup of invigorating tea.
Get some good Assam CTC Tea [CTC is an acronym for Crush, Tear and Curl]. Continue reading ‘A CUP OF TEA – The Original Recipe for CTC Tea from India’ »
Lettuce is one of those common, everyday vegetables that most people enjoy. Eating these leafy greens is a good way to boost your vegetable consumption. And they taste great too! But, do you know your lettuce types?
BOSTON LETTUCE
Boston lettuce is soft and thin, with buttery pale leaves. It is ideal for salads or sandwiches. But be careful—Boston lettuce bruises easily so tear it gently when using. Continue reading ‘A New Leaf on Lettuce’ »
Hollywood’s long legacy of glitz, glamour, and demanding actresses means it’s always been at the forefront of the country’s culinary scene. You can visit the tiny café where Sophia Loren used to come for Italian home cooking or follow in the dining footsteps of more modern stars like Jake Gyllenhaal and Reese Witherspoon. Away from the surf-town atmosphere, Hollywood serves more formal diners looking for culinary treats. And, with a huge variety of ethnic food to match Los Angeles’ diverse population, Hollywood’s restaurants are some of the best in the country.
Hungry Cat
Hungry Cat serves up sassy cocktails and serious seafood. Hollywood regulars love to belly up to the bar and order off the restaurant’s raw menu, including oysters, crab, and shrimp (no cooking necessary). The Hungry Cat also specializes in unique cocktails and small-producer wines that pair well with prix fixe lunch and dinner options. Continue reading ‘Hollywood’s Top 5 Restaurants: Where Glamour Meets Good Cooking’ »
INGREDIENTS:
Jerk marinade (your favorite) 3 cups
Garlic, chopped 3 Tbsp
Thyme, fresh chopped 1 Tbsp
Allspice, ground 1 tsp
Water 1 cup
Scallions, sliced 1/8″ 4 Tbsp
Chicken Wings whole, thawed 5 pounds
Jerk Seasoning Dry* as needed
MARINATING METHOD
Add the jerk marinade, garlic, thyme, allspice, water, and scallions in a large bowl and mix well using a whip to evenly combine the ingredients. Add the chicken wings to the marinade, cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator on the bottom shelf.
Tips Continue reading ‘Caribbean Grilled BBQ Chicken Wings’ »