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All the News That's Fit to Eat — Mar. 18, 2009
- If you're at a loss over what to make for dinner, plan your meal around a bowl of rice. — Los Angeles Times
- Why chef Thomas Keller loves a less-than-perfect roast chicken, flaws and all. — Washington Post
- Is the whoopie pie the next cupcake?
8 Prosperous Chinese Courses
In Mandarin, the number eight, or "ba," sounds similar to the word that means "prosper" or "wealth"; therefore, eight is considered lucky in Chinese culture. Today being 08.08.08 is an incredibly fortuitous day that has me in the mood for Chinese food. Since this Asian civilization has existed for thousands of years, its people are highly attuned to texture, flavor, color, and aroma.
Ming Tsai Dishes Up Cooking Tips
During the Food and Wine Classic in Aspen, I attended Ming Tsai's "East-West Vegetarian" demonstration. I had been a mild fan of Ming's before, but after seeing him live I was sold. He was hysterical — seriously he'd be successful as a stand-up comedian — as well as informative.
Homemade Pork Potstickers
When I was a kid, our house was always full of yummy food and our freezer was always full of trays of frozen homemade potstickers. You see, every few months my mom would go on a huge potsticker making spree and we would have enough of them to feed an army for months. Growing up it was almost frustrating, there was never any room in the freezer for anything else (like ice cream!), but now, many years later, I really wish that my freezer was always full of these delectable little dumplings.
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Ming Tsai on Best Meals, Food Politics, and What's Next
If it hasn't become apparent over the last few days, I'm an enthusiastic fan of Ming Tsai's. Last week, the Simply Ming chef stopped into San Francisco to host a party for the Macy's Come Together campaign. While demonstrating how to make potstickers, Ming, an exceptional storyteller, made fun of his parents who were present in the audience, told tales of mischief in France's Michelin-starred restaurants, and recalled his win against Bobby Flay on Iron Chef America ("rumor has it that I may soon face off against Iron Chef Morimoto," he told the crowd).
Ming Tsai Makes Tempura — and Many a Joke
When public television chef Ming Tsai spoke at last year's Classic, I learned that he was wildly hilarious. Thus, at this year's festival, I couldn't wait to catch some more laughs. Ming shared tips for East-West cuisine while making blue cheese burgers and bacon potstickers, a ginger margarita, and a tempura shrimp cocktail.
Your Last Supper...
Over in the Kitchen Goddess Group, Twinkle brought up a really interesting question (one that I'm having a really hard time deciding on). She wanted to know what everyone's last meal would be. I personally can not answer that question.
What's Yummy This Week
- PartySugar's put together everything you need to host your own Mardi Gras Party - complete with invitations, menu and the ever important drinks.
- Valentine's Day meant romantic meals, fun facts and gift guides.
- If you're looking for something for dinner why not try Moroccan-Rubbed Steaks?
- If steak's not your thing, then be sure not to miss out on these eggplant sandwiches.
- Want to make hot chocolate that can melt an old dame's heart (as seen in the movie Chocolat)?
- This week, we wondered what kind of wine you drank, as well as how much you know about it.
- Don't forget, the Lunar New Year begins this weekend.
Come Party With Me: Chinese New Year Celebration
Chinese New Year's Eve is tomorrow and it wouldn't be right if I didn't devote a little party planning to ring in the lunar calendar's first day of the year! Luckily Chinese New Year celebrations last for 15 whole days, so if you don't have time to throw an impromptu last minute party this weekend you can host one next week or weekend. Invite all of your friends to watch the local Chinese New Year parade (the one here in SF is March 3) and then head over to your house for a little fiesta afterwards.
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