A Hidden Hanukkah Tale Of A Woman, An Army, And Some Killer Cheese
At Hanukkah, many Jewish families celebrate with foods such as latkes and donuts that are fried in oil. The tradition honors the story of the miracle that occurred when a one-day supply of oil burned...
View ArticleAt Hanukkah, Pastry Reminds Portland Jews Of Their Mediterranean Roots
In some Jewish homes this Hanukkah, families will celebrate with an alternative to the traditional potato latke: the boyo. These Turkish-style stuffed pastries — also known as bulemas, depending on...
View ArticleA Sweet Bread, A Wash Basin And A Shot Of Whiskey
For the holidays, why not give a gift that tastes like a cloud? Portuguese Sweet Bread may be as close as you can get, according to Marilynn Brass, one-half of the cookbook duo the Brass...
View ArticleWhen Life Gives You Snow, Make Snow Cream
There's snow across much of the country this weekend. In eastern North Carolina, where it doesn't snow a lot, snowflakes are an occasion for some folks to flock outside, scooping up what falls to make...
View Article'Canadian Peanut Butter' Connects Mainers To Their Acadian Roots
Last Christmas, we told you about tortières, the savory meat pies Canadians serve around the holidays. Now, we bring you cretons, a Québécois delicacy found throughout Canada and parts of New England...
View ArticleTamari Greens, Miso Yams: Chef Gives Vegans Multicultural Flavor
Veganism has long been thought of as a bland, fringe diet typically associated with hippies or trend-setting Hollywood types. But chef Bryant Terry is trying to chip away at that stereotype.In his 2009...
View ArticleElvis Left The Building Long Ago, But His Food (And Music) Lives On
Elvis Presley was better known for his music than his gourmet tastes.
View ArticleCross-Culture Cilantro Sauce And Other Secrets Of Gran Cocina Latina
Chef and culinary historian Maricel Presilla owns two restaurants and has written many cookbooks. But her newest book, Gran Cocina Latina: The Food of Latin America, is her attempt to give fans a...
View Article4 Tips To Help A Foodie Get Through Chemo
When I was diagnosed with breast cancer two years ago, it was clear that I would be thinking about a lot of things — myriad doctor visits, multiple tests, surgeries and chemotherapy.Here are some...
View ArticleDistilling Presidential History Into 44 Cocktails
As Washington, D.C., gears up for the 57th presidential inauguration, political parties are in full swing. We're not talking about run-of-the-mill partisan bickering. We're talking about inaugural...
View ArticleSuper Bowl Sunday, A La Sandwich Monday
Seven Layer Bean Dip is a staple of Super Bowl parties, but there's an inherent risk: What if you show up with a seven layer dip, and someone else brings eight layer dip? It's humiliating. Last year,...
View ArticleHow To Make A Chinese New Year-Worthy Potsticker
Even though he estimates he's made hundreds of thousands of them, Scott Drewno says pork potstickers never get old.
View ArticleThe Microwave Miracle Of Cooking In Mugs
Lunchtime is around the corner, and your tummy is rumbling. If you've got a microwave, a mug and a few basic ingredients, you can cook up a meal right in the office.Morning Edition's David Greene...
View ArticleFrom Crock-Pots to 'Cook-Overs': Your Dinnertime Confessional Tips
We touched a nerve recently when we asked about dinnertime as part of On the Run, our series exploring how crucial everyday decisions are made about food and exercise."No matter how close a...
View ArticleThe Bloomberg
As you probably know, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's ban on Big Sugary Drinks Over 16 Ounces was supposed to go into effect this week. But a judge invalidated the ban on Monday, a move...
View ArticleRecipes, Not Rockets: Cookbook Offers New Lens On Gaza
When you think about the Gaza Strip, do you think "organic farming"? How about "family dairy"? Would you expect California pistachios to flavor made-in-Gaza baklava? Have you heard that Hamas has a...
View ArticleTuscan Pie A Sweet Springtime Take On Spinach
Easter brings with it many predictable foods: chocolate bunnies, jelly beans, ham, and hard-boiled eggs. But some Italians use the season to feature a surprisingly sweet vegetable dish on their...
View ArticleA Simple Chinese Twist On Young Soybeans
What comes to mind when you think of Chinese food? Is it takeout, thick sauces or deep-fried meat? Cookbook author Fuchsia Dunlop wants to change that."Really, the traditional diet is all about...
View ArticleA North Carolina Pie That Elicits An 'Oh My God' Response
There are days for cake, and days for ice cream and cookies. But every now and then, you crave a different kind of finish to a satisfying meal. Enter Atlantic Beach Pie, a salty and citrusy staple of...
View ArticleJunior League Cookbooks: Crowdsourced Recipes, Old-School Style
The Masters Tournament— you think golf, we think food.Well, now we think food because this week we were tipped off to a cookbook created for the storied tournament in Augusta, Ga.The Junior League of...
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