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Casa Quickie: Herbal Power For Your Shower
To create a spa-like environment in your bathroom, simply add some herbs. One of my favorite scents is rosemary, which adds a spicy, bracing scent to a room. Cut the herb, wrap it with ribbon or thread, and hang it from your shower.
Sole Inspired by Julia
Whenever I chat with someone about the film Julie & Julia, it seems the famous recipe for beef Borgignonne enters the conversation. However, when I watched the movie it wasn't this dish that stood out in my mind. It was the sole meuniere — the life-changing fish that Julia enjoyed upon her arrival in France — that I long to taste.
Which Seasonings Are Dangerous For Dogs?
If you're into baking up treats and just like to create your own dog cookie recipes by mixing a smidgen of what you find around the house, it's important to know which herbs, spices, and other seasonings are OK to add . . .
Michael Symon Shares Tips on Flavor and Spice
"I like to do demos because they let me vent," Michael Symon admitted in Aspen. Which was fine by the crowd. It was only 10 a.m.
Noteworthy Nibbles — June 2-9, 2009
Whether you're in Brattleboro, VT, or Ponca City, OK, you've got the pick of the crop when it comes to food events this weekend. I know there are Spam and strawberry festivals, but I'm new to the world of rhubarb and horseradish celebrations. What will you be attending?
Fast & Easy Dinner: Chimichurri Chicken
Take a trip to the the streets of Buenos Aires with this quick grilled meal. Chimichurri is a wildly popular herb and oil condiment native to South America. Argentinians enjoy the simple sauce on everything from steak to grilled cheese.
Cilantro: Love It or Hate It?
Last week I mentioned that at least one scientist believes that cilantro preferences may be a genetic trait. Since people are clearly divided on the flavor of this plant, I thought I'd ask: Which of you are (possibly genetically predisposed to be) cilantro lovers and haters?
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Cilantro: Love It or Hate It?
Cilantro Preferences May Be Genetic
For every cilantro lover who basks in the bright, citrusy flavor of the herb, there's an equal and opposite voice that denounces its soapy, overly floral scent and taste. So why is cilantro (and not, parsley, oregano, or sage) so polarizing? At least one scientist believes that preference for cilantro may be a genetic trait.
Top 5 Flavor Pairing Predictions for 2009
At the onset of each year, American spice company McCormick offers its prediction for the top spice combinations. When we shared the company's top picks with you last year, your vote went to the vanilla and cardamom combo. Incidentally, throughout 2008, I encountered that flavor pairing in recipes and menu items from flan to peach pie.
Fast & Easy Dinner: Herbed Lamb Steak Salads
The classic steak salad gets a Greek makeover in this quick recipe. Lamb is seared on a grill pan before being tossed with mixed greens, radishes, and feta cheese.
A simple dressing combines yogurt with fresh chopped mint.
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