Robby For over 20 years, Ina Garten has shared her comforting and foolproof recipes with the world through her beloved cookbooks and “Barefoot Contessa” show. But before becoming a Food Network star, Garten wrote budgets at the White House and ran a Hamptons grocery store. Her fame may be relatively quiet — she doesn’t have a … Read more
Fennel, both fresh and the seed, tastes very licorice-like, so anise is the perfect swap when it comes to swapping out fennel seed. Star anise works especially well in brines or marinades where the spices are left whole; use one star anise pod per teaspoon of whole fennel seed. When it comes to appearance, fennel … Read more
Towle Silversmiths can trace its roots back to the year 1690, and remains one of the countrys most prestigious silver manufacturers. Its history is intertwined with the creation of Lunt Silversmiths, but the two companies are not connected. Today, Towle Silversmiths is owned by the Lifetime Brands corporation, which also produces Wallace Silversmiths and the … Read more
A lot of bartenders out there adopt the fresh-lime-juice-and-sugar method of making lime cordial. While it’s a really nice idea, fresh lime juice and sugar in no way captures the tartness and bitterness of a proper lime cordial. Other recipes out there call for fresh lime zest, which is definitely a step in the right … Read more
Thereâs a whole field of study around optimizing your food and drink menus known as menu engineering. But the types of menu are often overlooked. Although any bar, restaurant, brunch spot, lounge, or country club uses menus, its easy to forget how integral the types of menus are to your business and to customer satisfaction. … Read more
Whenever I go to a sushi restaurant, I always order either hamachi sashimi or nigiri. Hamachi is Japanese yellowtail, and this fish is tailor-made for eating raw. Here’s how to make it, along with options for using other fish. Sushi is amazing, but it is far harder to master than sashimi. Sushi has special rice … Read more
Chambord (French: [ʃɑ̃. bɔʁ]) is a 16.5% abv raspberry liqueur modelled after a liqueur produced in the Loire Valley of France during the late 17th century. The Chambord product brand has been owned and produced by the Brown-Forman Corporation since 2006. What Does Chambord Taste Like? Chambord has a rich, semi-sweet, and intense berry flavor. … Read more
Like many Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes, the burrito emerged as a way to make use of common and beloved ingredients—tortillas, meats, beans, and seasonings. Since then, hundreds if not thousands of renditions of this dish have emerged. Sure, bland beans and leftover meat wrapped in a tortilla can pass as a burrito…but that’s not necessarily … Read more
Globe artichokes are a delicious delicacy among the vegetables. You can eat both the plant leaves and the artichoke heart. According to legend, the artichoke was created when the smitten Greek god Zeus turned his dearly beloved into a thistle after being rejected. His loss is our gain because that thistle is now known as … Read more
Serve up healthy fresh seafood for dinner with these lively marinated tuna steaks gently soaked in soy, lime, olive oil, and seasonings. This is a perfect main course for a weeknight meal or a special occasion! Tuna is an exceptionally mild-flavored fish, making it ideal for taking on the flavors of a marinade. Although you … Read more
