Polenta is a traditional staple food found in Northern Italy, and is made from semolina wheat. It is made with either coarsely or finely ground yellow or white cornmeal. Back in the day it was characterized as gruel or porridge. When boiled polenta takes on a creamy and smooth texture due to the gelatinization of starch in the grain. …
How To: Throw A Wine Party
A wine party is a great way to experience new and unfamiliar wines with intimate friends in the comfort of your home. The tasting allows you and your friend to not only have a chance to catch up in conversation but also the chance to learn and educate yourselves on new and different wines as …
How To: Decode A Wine Label
Confused with all that small print wine mumbo jumbo on the wine label… Does it all just sound foreign to your ears? Learn to decode the label and become a wine extraordinaire! Especially in time to host your own wine party…. The most important pieces of information on a wine bottle label are the grape, the …
Definition: Chives
Are the smallest in the onion family. They are referred to only in the plural, because they grow in clumps rather than as individual plants. Chives are excellent in savoury omelettes, and may be chopped and boiled with potatoes that are to be mashed, or chopped fresh and sprinkled, just before serving, on mashed potatoes, both …
Quick and Easy Recipe: Lamb Burger
Similar to a gyro but in burger form is irresistable. All you need to do is combine parsley, dill, cumin, and of course shredded lamb. The topping also makes these burgers amazing, with tangy feta, arugula, olives, and sun-dried tomatoes. Just Delicious! A perfect way to end summer and start off the new school year, easy …
Love It: Paper Menus Turn Take-Away Bags!
These adorable, creative yet elegant brown paper bags were the handiwork and creativeness of Casey Solomon and Karen Mordechai, the duo behind Sunday Suppers. Sunday Supers is a Brooklyn based cooking class that shares ideal fresh foods with great friends. If I was in the neighborhood I would definitely be out there. So if any of …
