Posts for January 12th 2011

POPSUGAR Food

YumSugarTV: New For 2011!

YumSugarTV is new and better than ever this year!

YumSugarTV is new and better than ever this year! Follow along every week as our editor, Katie, shows you what’s going on in the world of top chefs, new recipes, and traditional favorites. From easy drinks and appetizers you can make at home to interviews and cooking demonstrations with celebrity chefs we love, keep watching YumSugarTV for another taste of what’s cooking in our kitchen.

Wine

Happy Hour: Schloss Vollrads Rheingau Riesling Qualitätswein 2008

Although a light and fruity white might not be your typical Winter wine, if you're looking to pair something with a spicy bowl of Asian soup, like I was on a recent evening, pick up a bottle of this affordable German Riesling from Schloss Vollrads.

Although a light and fruity white might not be your typical Winter wine, if you're looking to pair something with a spicy bowl of Asian soup, like I was on a recent evening, pick up a bottle of this affordable German Riesling from Schloss Vollrads. You don't have to properly pronounce its name to enjoy the subtle deliciousness of this easy-to-drink white. Unlike some traditional Rieslings, it's not overly sweet. Instead it's perfectly balanced with a clear, pretty straw color, lovely texture, and crisp apple flavor. There's no cork on the bottle; it's sealed with a glass topper that you can save and use on other bottles, so this Riesling makes a nice hostess or dinner party gift.

Do you drink Riesling?

salads

Citrus Salad Is a Bright Side

It's easy to get in a salad rut and make the same salad over and over again.

It's easy to get in a salad rut and make the same salad over and over again. But, as I've vowed to eat more healthy (and, therefore, eat more salads), I'm saying bye-bye to boring salads — and I'm starting with this delicious citrus salad. The combination of oranges and fennel is a classic Italian pairing; I've built upon it by adding creamy avocado and salty black olives. The dressing is a simple mixture of oil, white wine vinegar, and fresh-squeezed orange juice. For a super colorful salad, use a mixture of Valencia and blood oranges. Serve alongside roast fish, a grilled cheese sandwich, or piping hot bowl of soup. Get the recipe now.

salads

Citrus Salad

From Katie SweeneyCitrus SaladIngredients4 oranges Half of a fennel bulb, core removed and discarded, thinly sliced 1 avocado, sliced into 1-inch chunks 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, pits removed, cut in half 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 1 tablespoon fresh-squeezed orange juice 3 1/2 tablespoons olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper DirectionsTo prepare the oranges, slice the top and bottom off of each one.

From Katie Sweeney

Citrus Salad

Fennel and Orange Salad Recipe

Ingredients

4 oranges
Half of a fennel bulb, core removed and discarded, thinly sliced
1 avocado, sliced into 1-inch chunks
1/3 cup Kalamata olives, pits removed, cut in half
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh-squeezed orange juice
3 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

    To prepare the oranges, slice the top and bottom off of each one. Rotate the orange and slice off the entire peel. Turn on its side and slice into peel-less rounds.
  1. In a large bowl, gently toss the orange rounds with the fennel, avocado, and olives.
  2. In a small jar, combine the vinegar, orange juice, oil, salt, and pepper. Shake well to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking.
  3. Pour the vinaigrette over the vegetable mixture. Toss gently to combine. Enjoy immediately.

Serves 4.

Shopping

Paint Your Kitchen Winter White

Just because the holidays are over doesn't mean you can't have a festively decorated kitchen.

Just because the holidays are over doesn't mean you can't have a festively decorated kitchen. Be inspired by the season and give your cooking space a snowy makeover. By simply adding a few new pieces, you can brighten your entire look! I love Le Creuset and didn't even know that the famed French enamelware brand had a Winter white collection ($300). If you're not in the market for new pots and pans, consider decorative accents like a Fleur De Lys teapot ($28), ice bucket ($128), or hurricane lamps ($99). Don't forget the power of a fresh bouquet of flowers! A vase filled with white blooms looks stunning and Wintery.

Food News

Yummy Links: From Beefy Crunch Burritos to Miami Burgers

Beefy Crunch Burrito

Food News

Would You Listen to a Radio Cooking Show?

This past weekend, right around the same time that Hungry Girl debuted on the Cooking Channel, the popular show America's Test Kitchen had a little premiere of its own — over the airwaves, that is.

America's Test Kitchen RadioThis past weekend, right around the same time that Hungry Girl debuted on the Cooking Channel, the popular show America's Test Kitchen had a little premiere of its own — over the airwaves, that is. According to its creators, America's Test Kitchen Radio "applies the no-nonsense, first-hand testing approach of our TV show to the wide world of food, dining, and cooking — with your voices thrown into the mix." I gave the show's online stream a try, but without the visuals of a cookbook or a TV show, I couldn't get into the food and cooking. Can radio be a successful medium for food and cooking shows? Would you listen to America's Test Kitchen Radio?

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community

Coming Soon: Jen Biesty on Top Chef All-Stars

Move over, Stefan and Ryan!

Move over, Stefan and Ryan! It's time we got a female's point of view of Top Chef All-Stars. That's why we've asked one of our favorite contestants of all time, chef Jen Beisty, to share her thoughts on tonight's episode.

Since participating in season four, Biesty has been busy doing what she does best: cooking! She's the executive chef at San Francisco's Scala's Bistro. Jen's clearly focused on her career, and her commitment to the craft of cooking is absolutely refreshing.

Will she support fellow fauxhawked chef, Richard Blais? What does she think of Jamie's cook-dodging ways? We're excited to see what she has to say!