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Posts for January 31st 2011

That's a Wrap For the 2011 SAGs — Catch Up on All the Fashion, Beauty, and More!
Red Carpet

That's a Wrap For the 2011 SAGs — Catch Up on All the Fashion, Beauty, and More!

Hollywood's biggest stars from TV and film pulled out all the stops for Sunday's SAG Awards.
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Hollywood's biggest stars from TV and film pulled out all the stops for Sunday's SAG Awards. Mila Kunis won your praise in a strapless Alexander McQueen gown, while Mad Men's sexy starlet Christina Hendricks belted her sequin dress to accentuate her assets. Hairstyles and makeup trends varied from romantic to modern, and the good times continued late into the night at star-studded afterparties. We've got everything you may have missed and more below!

Red-carpet fashion coverage:

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Press room, geeky gadgets, favorite photos, and more!

Check out Buzz to see the full list of SAG Award winners and let us know if you agree with them!

Scientist in South Carolina Developing Lab-Grown Meat Products
Food News

Would You Eat Homegrown Meat?

The food world has been in a tizzy today because of this article that describes a South Carolina scientist who's spent the past 10 years trying to grow meat.
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The food world has been in a tizzy today because of this article that describes a South Carolina scientist who's spent the past 10 years trying to grow meat. The "cultured" or in vitro-like process involves taking embryonic cells from a turkey and bathing them in a natural serum. The resulting lab-grown meat is more environmentally friendly and can be flavored to taste however the consumer wants, like lamb, pork, beef, etc. It's an interesting concept, and one that the scientist argues must catch on in order to avoid a future global food crisis. However, I don't know what to make of it. Would you eat meat that's grown in a laboratory?

Egg in a Nest Recipe
recipes

Mastering the Mother Hen Toast

There are some recipes that prove to be very difficult.
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There are some recipes that prove to be very difficult. One of them is Tyler Florence's gallina de madre, or mother hen toast. I found the recipe in Tyler Florence's Family Meal cookbook and on the Food Network's website. However, I was shocked by how distinct the two recipes were: the cooking temperature, technique, and bechamel sauce were all different.

I gave the online recipe a try, and to my disappointment, I had a runny egg white mess. I experimented with the one in the book and while the results were better, I knew this breakfast dish must be easier to make.

After my fifth slice of toast, I finally mastered a technique that created a perfectly cooked egg with salty jamon and creamy bechamel. Basically, I didn't make the jamon cup, instead I removed a little bit of bread in the center, and nestled the egg inside. No one realized I cheated! Don't let this tasty toast scare you, keep reading for the recipe and my tips.

Espresso Martini Recipe
recipes

Happy Hour: Espresso Martini

What could be better, one might ask, than a spiked coffee drink?
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Espresso MartiniWhat could be better, one might ask, than a spiked coffee drink? After all, you're not forced to choose between coffee or alcohol; it's the best of both worlds. And while I love an Irish coffee on a cold Winter day, my favorite drink in this department is, hands down, the espresso martini.

Credit goes to Bouchon Las Vegas, the first place where I had an impeccable version of the drink. At its best, an espresso martini should be nutty and ever-so-slightly bitter, offset by a little sweetness. It should have an impossibly silky-smooth finish.

I've been making an awful lot of them at home lately; when my stomach's not in the mood to digest cream, I'll substitute soy-based creamer, which works like a charm. For the incredibly basic, two-part recipe, keep reading.

Best Store-Bought Snacks For the Super Bowl
Snacks

Store-Bought, Super Bowl-Approved Snacks and Drinks

No Super Bowl Sunday would be complete without a treasure trove of buffalo wings, chips, salsa, and other snack foods.
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No Super Bowl Sunday would be complete without a treasure trove of buffalo wings, chips, salsa, and other snack foods. But what if there's no time to make them from scratch? The editors at Slashfood have come to the rescue. They've done the dirty work of tasting the numerous frozen varieties of buffalo wings, jars of canned salsa, and bags of tortilla chips that line the supermarket aisles. What football favorites — from blue cheese dip to boxed red wine — take home the trophy? To find out, head over to Slashfood for the full story.

Gallina De Madre aka Mother Hen Toast
Breakfast

Gallina De Madre aka Mother Hen Toast

Adapted from Tyler Florence Family MealGallina De Madre aka Mother Hen ToastIngredientsFor bechamel sauce: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 1/2 heaping tablespoon all purpose flour 1 cup whole milk 1 cup grated manchego cheese pinch of freshly grated nutmeg kosher salt and ground black pepper 6 thick slices of Italian or French country bread, 1 1/2 inch thick extra virgin olive oil kosher salt and black pepper 8 slices of thin slice of serrano ham 6 eggs (large) Directions Make the manchego bechamel sauce by melting the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
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Adapted from Tyler Florence Family Meal

Gallina De Madre aka Mother Hen Toast

Gallina De Madre aka Mother Hen Toast

Ingredients

For bechamel sauce:
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 heaping tablespoon all purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
1 cup grated manchego cheese
pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
kosher salt and ground black pepper

6 thick slices of Italian or French country bread, 1 1/2 inch thick
extra virgin olive oil
kosher salt and black pepper
8 slices of thin slice of serrano ham
6 eggs (large)

Directions

  1. Make the manchego bechamel sauce by melting the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and cook, whisking constantly for 2 to 3 minutes. Do not allow the mixture to take any color; turn down the heat if needed. Gradually whisk in the milk until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil. Be sure to boil to completely cook the flour. Add the cheese and stir for another minute. Stir in nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Keep warm over a low heat or using a lid.
  2. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Use your fingers to create a small indentation in the center of the bread, enough to hold most of the egg. Arrange the bread on a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Toast in the oven for about 10 minutes until just barely golden.
  3. Crack an egg in a individual ramekin or small bowl. Carefully fill the indentation of the bread with the white of the egg. Wait about one minute as the white will begin to soak into the bread. Arrange the serrano ham around the outside of the indentation. Carefully place the egg yolk in the center of each toast. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  4. Bake for 10 minutes until the whites are cooked and the yolk is runny.
  5. Plate the toast and spoon over the top manchego bechamel.

Serves 6.

Tips:

  • Use smaller eggs to prevent them from running everywhere, not extra large.
  • Skip trying to make the jamon cup; just pick out a little of bread and make a crater for the egg to nest in.
  • Crack the eggs into a small ramekin, slowly pour the egg white into the bread, and let it soak in a little bit. Place a couple pieces of jamon on the bread and place the egg yolk in the center of the bread.
  • Once you pull these out of the oven, drizzle with the manchego bechamel.
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Food Network to Debut Chopped All-Stars
Food News

Food Network Chefs to Compete on Chopped All-Stars

Chopped, the Food Network's culinary competition, is following in the footsteps of Top Chef and debuting a special five-episode season featuring "All-Stars."
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Chopped, the Food Network's culinary competition, is following in the footsteps of Top Chef and debuting a special five-episode season featuring "All-Stars." Sixteen of the network's food personalities will battle to win $50,000 for their favorite charity. Big names such as Duff Goldman and Anne Burrell are participating along with the likes of Next Food Network Star contestants Debbie Lee and Lisa Garza and regular Chopped judges Aaron Sanchez and Jacques Torres.

I've never been much of a fan of Chopped — the secret ingredients always seem totally bizarre — but I'm curious to see how the celebrity chefs will handle the tough challenges. Do you watch Chopped? Are you interested in checking out Chopped All-Stars?

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Best Food City in America
Travel

What's America's Next Great Food City?

What's Columbus, OH, got going for it?
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Columbus, Ohio SkylineWhat's Columbus, OH, got going for it? According to The Washington Post, a lot. It's poised to become America's next big food city. Writes Jane Black, "The once-conservative Ohio capital has blossomed into a certified food lovers' town, with serious cocktails and microbrews, pastries worthy of Paris, fantastical ice cream flavors . . . and extraordinary food shopping."

The boldness of her statement got me thinking about what other US locales have proven themselves worthy food destinations. I'd personally argue Austin, TX — it's known for everything from barbecued brisket to crêpes to breakfast tacos. What town do you think has what it takes to become America's next big food city?

Espresso Martini Recipe 2011-01-31 10:37:04
recipes

Espresso Martini

Adapted from Van Gogh Vodka Espresso MartiniIngredients2 ounces espresso vodka, such as Van Gogh Double Espresso 2 ounces cream or milk 3 roasted coffee beans, for garnish (optional) Directions Pour vodka and cream or milk into a shaker filled with ice.
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Adapted from Van Gogh Vodka

Espresso Martini

Espresso Martini Recipe 2011-01-31 10:37:04

Ingredients

2 ounces espresso vodka, such as Van Gogh Double Espresso
2 ounces cream or milk
3 roasted coffee beans, for garnish (optional)

Directions

  1. Pour vodka and cream or milk into a shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a martini glass. If desired, garnish with coffee beans.

Makes 1 drink.

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