Posts for December 15th 2007

Quiz

Test Your Food IQ!

Think you're a foodie know-it-all?

Think you're a foodie know-it-all? Well if you do, or if you would like to up your food knowledge, why don't you try one of our fun food quizzes! These past few months we've quizzed you on everything from cupcakes to big macs. Think you can outsmart us? Take one of our quizzes and tell us how you did in the comments below!

Good luck!

What do you know about cupcakes?

Do you think you know a Big Mac?

How big is the biggest bubble and other bubble gum questions

Do you know the answers to "stupid" kitchen questions?

Are you nuts for nuts?

And finally can you identify the difference between moldy cheese and French Chateaus?

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Guess Who

Name That Dish!

Yesterday YumSugar suggested you warm up the house by baking a pear and almond tart.
Yesterday YumSugar suggested you warm up the house by baking a pear and almond tart. Equally delicious and comforting is the classic French apple tart pictured below. Do you know what it's called?

Name That Dish!

recipes

Decadent Side: Potato Mushroom Pie

The holidays call for delicious and rich sides.


The holidays call for delicious and rich sides. Adding mushrooms to potatoes au gratin makes for a decadent and varied take on the classic side dish. The potatoes form a crispy crust on a pie filled with wild mushrooms and two types of cheese.

This is a great dish to make if you have to bring a side to a holiday dinner. It can be assembled the day before the party and travels easily. It also pairs nicely with roast poultry and braised meats.

For the recipe, read more

Love It or Hate It

Hot Chocolate Pot: Love It or Hate It?

Usually I try and stay away from uni-tasking kitchen gadgets but when I saw this hot chocolate pot in an email from Williams Sonoma, I suddenly found myself lusting for one.


Usually I try and stay away from uni-tasking kitchen gadgets but when I saw this hot chocolate pot in an email from Williams Sonoma, I suddenly found myself lusting for one. The pot promises an alluring aroma and a delicious homemade treat in minutes. It has an automatic frother that whips hot milk and is microwave and dishwasher safe.

What do you guys think of it? Have I gone Christmas crazy or is this hot chocolate pot a valid purchase?