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Posts for August 18th 2010

Mixed Greens With Blackberries and Feta Recipe 2010-08-18 17:53:53
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Mixed Greens With Blackberries and Feta

From Martha StewartMixed Greens With Blackberries and FetaIngredients2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice 1 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more to taste 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil (preferably lemon-infused) 10 ounces mixed salad greens, such as baby spinach and red-leaf and Boston lettuces 1 pound fresh blackberries (about 4 pints) 9 ounces feta cheese, preferably French, crumbled Sugared Walnuts, recipe below Freshly ground pepper, to taste Directions Whisk together vinegar, orange juice, and salt.
by partysugar

From Martha Stewart

Mixed Greens With Blackberries and Feta

Mixed Greens With Blackberries and Feta Recipe 2010-08-18 17:53:53

Ingredients

2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more to taste
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil (preferably lemon-infused)
10 ounces mixed salad greens, such as baby spinach and red-leaf and Boston lettuces
1 pound fresh blackberries (about 4 pints)
9 ounces feta cheese, preferably French, crumbled
Sugared Walnuts, recipe below
Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. Whisk together vinegar, orange juice, and salt. Add oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking until emulsified.
  2. Put salad greens, blackberries, feta, and walnuts into a bowl. Drizzle with vinaigrette, and toss gently. Season with salt and pepper.

Serves 6-8.


Sugared Walnuts

1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
2 cups walnut halves (about 8 ounces)

  1. Preheat oven to 350. Combine sugar and salt in a large bowl.
  2. Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Add walnuts, and blanch 2 minutes. Drain, and immediately toss with sugar-salt mixture.
  3. Transfer walnuts to a rimmed baking sheet, and bake, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Let cool. Sugared walnuts can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Makes about 2 cups.

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Wine Review of 2009 Big House White
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Happy Hour: 2009 Big House White

If you've ever walked down a store's wine aisle, chances are, you've caught sight of a few of the fun-loving, colorful labels from Big House Wines.
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If you've ever walked down a store's wine aisle, chances are, you've caught sight of a few of the fun-loving, colorful labels from Big House Wines. That's what happened to me, at least — and I've been drinking the winery's Big House Red ever since.

This past week, I had the chance to chat with Georgetta Dane, the head winemaker behind the eclectic, prison-themed wine label. Over lunch, she poured me the — pardon the pun — entire lineup of offerings. She started with one of the company's bestselling wines, the Big House White ($8).

Big House White is a blend of about 10 varietals, including Viognier, Malvasia, Muscat, Gruner Veltliner, Pinot Grigio, and Gewürtztraminer. Many of those grapes are highly aromatic, which makes drinking this patio wine a bit like inhaling a nuanced bouquet of potpourri: It's very floral and perfumed, with a light stone fruit finish.

I thought this wine was so perfect for Summer that I picked it up a few days later when shopping at Whole Foods — and was reminded of the ridiculously reasonable price tag! Have you ever tried Big House White, or any of the label's wines?

Fast and Easy Recipe for Mexican Potato Omelet 2010-08-18 15:06:12
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Mexican Potato Omelet

From Whole Living Mexican Potato OmeletIngredients2 tablespoons olive oil 1 red-skinned potato (6 ounces), well scrubbed, halved, and thinly sliced 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 scallions, thinly sliced Coarse salt and ground pepper 8 large eggs 1 1/4 cups plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped (about 2 tomatoes) 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese (2 ounces) 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro 1/2 teaspoon fresh lime juice Directions Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 10-inch broiler-proof skillet over medium-low heat.
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From Whole Living

Mexican Potato Omelet

Fast and Easy Recipe for Mexican Potato Omelet 2010-08-18 15:06:12

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 red-skinned potato (6 ounces), well scrubbed, halved, and thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 scallions, thinly sliced
Coarse salt and ground pepper
8 large eggs
1 1/4 cups plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped (about 2 tomatoes)
1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese (2 ounces)
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1/2 teaspoon fresh lime juice

Directions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 10-inch broiler-proof skillet over medium-low heat. Add potato, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in garlic and all but 1 tablespoon of the scallions; season with salt and pepper and cook 1 minute.
  2. In a large bowl, beat eggs until well combined. Add 1/4 cup each tomato and cheese; stir to combine. Add remaining oil to pan, and pour egg mixture over the potatoes.
  3. Preheat broiler with rack 4 inches from the heat. Meanwhile, cook eggs on the stovetop, lifting the edges to allow uncooked egg to flow underneath, until the center is almost set, 8 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup cheese over the top, then broil in the oven until set, about 2 minutes.
  4. In a small bowl, make a salsa by combining the remaining tomatoes, scallions, cilantro, and lime juice. Run a metal spatula around the edges of the pan and slide the omelette onto a platter. Serve cut into wedges with salsa.

Serves 2 to 4.

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Grilled Buttermilk Chicken Recipe
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Sick of Barbecue Sauce? Then Use Buttermilk!

As much as I love sticky, sweet barbecued chicken, there're only so many times you can eat it during the Summer.
by partysugar

As much as I love sticky, sweet barbecued chicken, there're only so many times you can eat it during the Summer. That's why I recently looked for an alternative to barbecue sauce and decided to give this buttermilk-marinated grilled chicken a chance.

The buttermilk, which is seasoned with lots of garlic cloves and fresh rosemary sprigs, tenderizes the chicken. The key to making this chicken succulent and moist is to take care and not overcook it.

Although the recipe calls for a whole chicken, I had skinless breasts in the freezer, so I used those instead. However, when I make this savory and scrumptious chicken again, I'll be using skin-on pieces because I think it will enhance the overall flavor of the dish. It's a great seasonal entree, so learn how to make it now.

What's an Arepa?
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Definition: Arepa

In San Francisco, plenty of ethnic street food specialties have come to the forefront, thanks to the proliferation of food trucks.
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In San Francisco, plenty of ethnic street food specialties have come to the forefront, thanks to the proliferation of food trucks. The arepa is one that's gotten a lot of recent publicity.

The cornmeal flatbreads known as arepas are native to the countries of Colombia and Venezuela (although they are also found elsewhere, such as in Panama). They're made of ground corn, water, and salt, either grilled, baked, or fried, and then stuffed with a filling.

Arepa fillings vary widely depending on region and circumstance, but may include chicken and avocado, cheese and pulled meat, beans, plantains, or eggs. Have you ever tried arepas?

Source: Flickr User arnold | inuyaki

Grilled Buttermilk Chicken Recipe 2010-08-18 12:35:28
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Grilled Buttermilk Chicken

From Martha Stewart LivingGrilled Buttermilk ChickenIngredients4 cups buttermilk 15 garlic cloves 1 cup fresh rosemary or thyme Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 3 whole chickens (about 3 pounds each), cut into 8 pieces each (then halve breasts on the diagonal) Safflower oil, for brushing Directions Combine buttermilk, garlic, herbs, 2 tablespoons salt, and 2 teaspoons pepper.
by partysugar

From Martha Stewart Living

Grilled Buttermilk Chicken

Grilled Buttermilk Chicken Recipe 2010-08-18 12:35:28

Ingredients

4 cups buttermilk
15 garlic cloves
1 cup fresh rosemary or thyme
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
3 whole chickens (about 3 pounds each), cut into 8 pieces each (then halve breasts on the diagonal)
Safflower oil, for brushing

Directions

  1. Combine buttermilk, garlic, herbs, 2 tablespoons salt, and 2 teaspoons pepper.
  2. Divide chicken between 2 baking dishes. Cover with marinade, turning to coat. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight, turning chicken occasionally. Remove chicken from refrigerator 30 minutes before grilling.
  3. Heat grill to medium with direct and indirect heat zones. Brush grates with oil. Remove chicken from marinade, and pat dry with paper towels. Grill breast halves, thighs, and drumsticks, skin side down, over direct heat for 10 minutes*.
  4. Flip, move to indirect heat, and grill, covered, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of thighs registers 165 degrees, 10 to 15 minutes. Grill wings over direct heat, flipping often, until cooked through, about 15 minutes.

Serves 12.

*When each chicken breast was half-way cooked, I made a small slit in the side of the breast. Then I stuffed the hole with a couple of garlic cloves.

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Do You Know the Benefits of Hydration?
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Do You Know the Benefits of Hydration?

Water is considered essential for all areas of life, and staying hydrated while exercising is vital — especially in this Summer heat.
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Water is considered essential for all areas of life, and staying hydrated while exercising is vital — especially in this Summer heat. How much do you know about the water you drink? Take this quiz and see.Click Here

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Colin Cowie's Budget-Saving Wedding Tips
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Colin Cowie's Budget-Saving Wedding Tips

Editor's note: The following is a guest post written by Colin Cowie, wedding planner and lifestyle guru.
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Editor's note: The following is a guest post written by Colin Cowie, wedding planner and lifestyle guru. This week Colin teaches us how to cut back on the wedding budget.

Every wedding has the same basic elements; it's how all the elements are utilized that can mean the difference in breaking the bank or staying within your means.

  • Let's start with invitations and think out of the box. Check out the online site Cocodot for great invitation ideas that not only save time and money, but save the planet as well. We live in an electronic world, so why not take advantage of it and send invitations electronically? You may need to have a few invitations printed for grandparents and relatives who are not tech-savvy, but if you count more than 40 family and friends who don't check email regularly I'd be surprised.

To see the rest of Cowie's helpful money-saving hints, keep reading.

Enter to Win a Gorgeous Prada Handbag!
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Enter to Win a Gorgeous Prada Handbag!

Wish you could walk around with a hot new handbag like your PopSugar's Retail Therapy character?
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Wish you could walk around with a hot new handbag like your PopSugar's Retail Therapy character? With our fabulous giveaway, your wish may come true! We've already given away two — Balenciaga and Alexander Wang — and are on our way to awarding the third. This time it's a gorgeous Prada tote! To enter, head over to PopSugar's Retail Therapy game on Facebook, click the "Enter Now" button in the top banner, and fill out the form that pops up. We unlock a new bag based on the number of people playing PopSugar's Retail Therapy, and the third bag, a Prada Saffiano Lux Open Tote, will be awarded when we reach 750,000 players. Once a lucky player wins that bag, we'll unlock the next one! The best part is, you only need to enter once. The seventh-level bag is the holy grail of handbags (approximate retail value $10,000)! So enter now and tell your friends! The sooner we hit the levels, the sooner we'll unlock the bags! To learn more, read the official rules. Good luck!

Mezcal Heats Up and More Food News For Aug. 18, 2010
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Food Section Sampler — Aug. 18, 2010

  • The time has come to embrace mezcal, tequila's smokier little brother.
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Source: Flickr User Dave Stroup