Topics :: cooking

Molecule-R: A Scientific Experiment in the Kitchen

By Matthew Wexler | Thursday Feb 28, 2013
Molecule-R offers the adventurous home cook an opportunity to experiment with his or her selection of molecular gastronomy kits that will have one bubbling, extracting and emulsifying in no time.

A Culinary Day Trip from Quebec City to Charlevoix

By Richard Frisbie | Friday Oct 26, 2012
Charlevoix, Canada, a picturesque landscape on the shores of the St. Lawrence River, is destined to become the next "hot" foodie destination. Located east of Quebec City, Charlevoix is in a 350 million year old meteorite crater.

Cook Like a Frenchman

By Matthew Wexler | Wednesday Aug 22, 2012
Those in the know are keenly aware that Laurent Gras, the former chef of Chicago’s L20, where Gras earned an unprecedented three Michelin stars in 2010, is a master of French technique and modern interpretation.

Culinary Indulgence, Belgian Style

By Matthew Wexler | Wednesday Mar 28, 2012
Nobody does chocolate, waffles and beer better than Belgium; a gastronomic tour of Wallonia and Brussels.

Good Cooking with Thanksgiving’s Leftovers

Thursday Nov 24, 2011
The traditional Thanksgiving meal usually calls for a spread of turkey, vegetables, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie and much more! After slaving away in the kitchen, hosts then have the tedious task of figuring out what to do with all of those leftovers.

Honey Holiday Recipes

Sunday Nov 20, 2011
With the holiday season right around the corner, it’s time to start planning the menu for your holiday gathering! This year, try something healthy and sweet for your friends and family: holiday recipes powered by honey.

Honey Acorn Squash

Friday Nov 4, 2011
When you talk to chefs about the ingredients they use, one of the first things they say is to cook within the season. The harvest season features delicious pumpkins and varieties of squash, and who better to learn from than a produce expert.

"The Dead Celebrity Cookbook" Resurrects Recipes From Stage And Screen

Thursday Nov 3, 2011
For anyone who loves Hollywood memorabilia, is an entertainment junkie, and loves to eat and cook - they will treasure Frank DeCaro’s "The Dead Celebrity Cookbook: A Resurrection of Recipes from More Than 145 Stars of Stage and Screen."

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Pumpkins - and Jack O’Lantern

Thursday Oct 27, 2011
Pumpkins are to Fall as Santa Claus is to Christmas. Pumpkin production, which climbed to 1.5 billion pounds in 2010, reaches its peak in October as Americans prepare to celebrate Halloween.

How to Cook the Great Pumpkin (and Pumpkin Cannoli)

Sunday Oct 23, 2011
With the coming of fall our thoughts turn to pumpkins. Those lush, orange objects are more than just Jack O’ Lanterns for Halloween. One pumpkin can create several meals making it not only a multipurpose ingredient but cost-efficient.