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Let's Dish: Will You Only Cook an Item if It's in Season?
Today in the New York Times dining section, The Minimalist food personality Mark Bittman shares a recipe for asparagus prosciutto rolls.
Shortly after reading his column, I came across a critique of it on The Kitchn that makes a good point: Although the dish looks delicious, asparagus is completely out of season. Instead, The Kitchn suggests, why not opt for something lighter on the conscience, such as squash or roasted beets?
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What's Yummy This Week — YumSugar Weekly Recap
- Begin 2009 on a sweet note with sticky honey buns.
- Or, if you are avoiding sweets, consider a wholesome, nutritious, and sophisticated Winter salad.
- PartySugar plans an elegant New Year's Day lunch fitting for any classy occasion.
- Find out what sets Président's new brie log apart from the rest.
- From minimalist to intricate, PartySugar's picked out the most stylish Champagne flutes.
- In our Best of 2008 series, we reveal our pick for the year's most trendy ingredient.
- Tell us what your culinary resolutions are for the new year.
Say Cheers to Chic Champagne Flutes
Champagne is chic, so why shouldn't your glassware be? Ring in the New Year with a champagne flute that puts a contemporary twist on the traditional look. These modern, sleek designs can capably contain your bubbly while looking surprising and sophisticated.
'Wich of the Week: Fried Oyster Po'boy
If you're a fan of oysters, you may be sneaking the seafood into your Thanksgiving stuffing. But the batter-fried bivalves are even more divine stuffed inside a sandwich — in this case, the famous New Orleans French-bread creation known as an oyster po'boy or oyster loaf.Just how divine is the oyster loaf? In the 1800s, the sandwich was nicknamed la mediatrice or "the peacemaker," because husbands brought them home to placate angry wives.
Say Cheese
In case you don't already own cheese serving tools, I went shopping for stylish cheese serving trays and found a fabulous selection. They run the gamut from ornate and over-the-top to sleek and minimalist. My favorite is this marble tray with silver bamboo hardware ($78); it's got the perfect amount of flair and will look excellent displaying everything from a pungent blue to a sharp cheddar.
'Wich of the Week: Salami and Pickle Party Sub
Perhaps it's no surprise that when I host a party, I like to serve some type of sandwich. (You know, like a Caesar wrap at an Ides of March party.) The easiest thing to do is make one long party sub then slice it into individual servings. If you're serving the sandwich as a way to soak up booze (which is often the case at my parties), you can't go wrong with a salty but simple combination of salami, cheese, and pickles.
What's Yummy This Week — YumSugar Weekly Recap
- Learn how to properly serve absinthe.
- Go behind the scenes of Hubert Keller's cooking show, Secrets of a Chef.
- Celebrate National Apple Pie day with our fun quiz.
- Jello is the secret ingredient that makes this key lime cake and this strawberry shortcake super moist.
- Speaking of cakes, the next time you're attending a bridal shower, consider this adorable kitchen cake as a gift.
- Is a deconstructed, minimalist salad still a salad?
- Get excited for the premiere of the Sex and the City movie by checking out the pics from my Sex and the City party.
- Finally, if you need a delicious, healthy meal this weekend, make grilled vegetables and chickpeas with couscous.
Yummy Links: From Mini-Cupcakes to Giada's Baby
- One of our fave baking blogs is going to be a guest on Martha Stewart! Congrats! — Bakerella
- Meet Jaden Carda, the three-year-old Mini Minimalist.
All the News That's Fit to Eat — Dec. 12, 2007
- Looking for more gift ideas? Here are several inspired gift ideas for the kitchen. Plus, adaptable ganache with The Minimalist.
YumSugar Gift Guide: Veggies on the Brain
Unless you are a vegetarian — or are downright savvy — cooking for one can sometimes be a daunting task. You have to remember to read all the ingredients, as even the tiniest bits are no-no. However, unlike cooking up vegetarian food, cooking up vegetarian foodie gifts is actually a snap.
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