When I was ten years old I started collecting old cookbooks and cooking magazines from the local used bookstore, and I amassed quite a large collection. I had a fairly complete set of old Gourmet magazines, as well as a strange variety of cookbooks, ranging from spiral-bound, regional fair collections to James Beard and Julia [...]
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Salt and Pepper Shrimp
One of my favorite restaurants does a version of this dish that I love, and I probably order it once a month. They use smaller shrimp and leave the shells on, then fry them and top them with a sweet-and-hot pepper dice. You eat them shell and all, and they are crispy, spicy, and delicious. [...]
Shrimp and Artichoke Frittata, and World Diabetes Day
Did you know that today is World Diabetes Day, and that November is Diabetes Awareness month? Diabetes touches the lives of millions of Americans, both those who are living with the disease and their loved ones. This diabetes awareness blogger event was created by All Day I Dream About Food, a low carb blog authored [...]
Erath Wine Pairing Dinner: Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir
Last week I received a couple of fine bottles of wine, courtesy of Thirsty Girl and Erath Winery, with a challenge to come up with some food pairings for the set of Pinots. You all know how I love a challenge–particularly one involving wine–so of course I got right to work. There is something really [...]
Whole Wheat Pasta Salad with Tarragon Shrimp
Hodgson Mill recently invited a group of bloggers to test some of their whole wheat pasta line in a summer salad challenge. I received a variety of pastas and I went with the classic spirals to make this salad, which is delicious served either warm or cold. They have also graciously agreed to do a [...]
Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc Tasting Menu
Last week I received a couple of bottles of lovely Sauvignon Blanc, courtesy of Thirsty Girl and New Zealand’s Villa Maria. I have mentioned this in the past, but wow, I love getting wine in the mail…just really hard to beat. For this dinner I wanted to do a summer-inspired menu that would go well [...]
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