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Sweet 'n' Creamy Caramelized Figs With Ricotta Mousse
I am falling for figs and can't resist trying just about every recipe! After enjoying the figs in a blanket, it was time for something sweet rather than savory. Something like caramelized figs with ricotta mousse.
Stuffed Chard Lamb is Delicious for Dinner
Whenever I take a trip to the store, a couple of items that aren't on my grocery list make their way into my cart. When I spotted a California-raised lamb shoulder at the meat counter, I couldn't stop myself from sliding it into the shopping cart.
I was eager to experiment with lamb because of a recent disappointing experience with imported Australian lamb.
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Ruth Reichl to Star in New Gourmet Travel Show
Looking forward to Bravo's Top Chef 6, Food Network's The Next Iron Chef, and the rest of Fall's food-focused lineup? Then there's one more show to TiVo. On Oct.
More Details on Gourmet's Collapse
Yesterday morning began with breaking news that, after 68 years of publication, Gourmet was going out of print, and now we have more details on the magazine's collapse. Although the glossy will cease to exist, the Gourmet brand will live on through book publishing and TV programs. Staffers at the magazine were first unaware, then teary-eyed and harried, as they were allegedly given 48 hours to leave.
Condé Nast Is Truly, Madly, Online Dating
Condé Nast started the week out on a sober note, announcing the closure of venerable publications like Gourmet. Now, the publishing giant is ending the week with a bit of sexy news: it has just launched an online dating site called Truly Madly Dating.
According to UK Vogue, the site is "created to unite glamorous girls with fashion-conscious GQ-reading boys to create matches made in style heaven."
Do Tell: At What Age Did You Feel "Grown-Up"?
Almost everyone reaches a point in her life when she finally feels grown-up. It could happen during a milestone moment like leaving home, graduating from college, getting her first job or during a more modest, non-Kodak moment like cooking her first gourmet meal for herself or traveling alone for the first time.
Some people can go forever without feeling like adults, forever stuck in childhood patterns or not realizing that there won't be a magic moment when everything is perfect.
Surprise Mom With Strawberry Mascarpone Tart
Last Summer I was seduced by Gourmet's strawberry pie, and this year the magazine enticed me with a strawberry mascarpone tart with port glaze. This scrumptious dessert is surprisingly easy to put together — especially if you make the dough (like I did) in a food processor. Although I ended up purchasing a new pan, the delightful combination of crisp buttery crust, smooth creamy filling, plump juicy berries, and thick rich sauce was worth it.
Yummy Links: From Carnations to Thomas Keller
- Once shunned, the affordable carnation is making a centerpiece comeback. — Hostess With the Mostess
- Love cilantro? Check out this new website devoted to the fragrant herb.
Yummy Links: From Kelly Choi to Chinese New Year
- Meet Kelly Choi, the host of Bravo's upcoming series Top Chef Masters. — Serious Eats
- Read Alice Waters's personal letter to Barack Obama. — Gourmet
- Learn the difference between cinnamon and nutmeg.— Cookthink
- Find out how far your food travels.
'Wich of the Week: Fried Grouper Sandwich
You know I love to seek out local delicacies when traveling, so when I recently visited Florida, I was determined to eat grouper, a flaky white fish native to the Gulf of Mexico. So determined, in fact, that I ended up devouring two different versions of grouper sandwich: one fried and one grilled. I found the fried variety at a classic seafood shack that serves sides of creamy coleslaw and hush puppies.
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