I’m not sure that the origin of these cheesy puff pastry delights can be credited to the French, but I can verify that they are frequently served in French homes. One French cousin told me that they are a delicious and foolproof way to use up puff pastry leftovers from the preparation of another dish….
By YURI KAGEYAMA, Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Clad in an elegant kimono of pale green, tea ceremony instructor Keiko Kaneko uses a tiny wooden spoon to place a speck of matcha into a porcelain bowl. She froths up the special powdered Japanese green tea with a bamboo whisk after pouring hot water with a…
By Meredith Deeds, The Minnesota Star Tribune MINNEAPOLIS — Long before becoming a global Instagram sensation, the spritz had humble, effervescent roots in the northern regions of Italy, where locals mastered the art of turning a simple drink into a ritual that embodies la dolce vita. Related Articles Gretchen’s table: Bucatini with burst cherry tomatoes…
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By Linda Gassenheimer, Tribune News Service For a quick and easy barbecue-style dinner, I prepared these flavorful pork kabobs under the broiler instead of on the grill. They cook in just minutes but still deliver that deliciously charred taste. Related Articles Preserve the fresh flavors of summer Grilling some corn? Make it hot and spicy…
Food preservation is having a literary moment, and the timing couldn’t be better. To help you make the most of summer’s bounty, we plucked recipes from two of several new cookbooks: “Preserving the Seasons” by Holly Capelle (Simon Element, $29.99) and “The Pickle Jar” from Nick Vadasz (Hamlyn, $24.99). In no time, both will have…
Now that it’s corn season, everyone has an opinion about the best way to cook corn. In a pot of boiling water? Lightly steamed? And what about grilling? Is it best to soak the ears in their husks first; pull back the husks, remove the silk and wrap them back up before grilling; or remove…
Picture modern beer, and you likely imagine a brew that’s beautifully bright and clear, shimmering in the sunshine through a pint glass. Then came the hazy IPA and hazy pale ale. Today, a sizeable percentage of craft beer is no longer see-through, with hazies continuing to dominate beer-bar tap handles. They’re joined, of course, by…
President Grover Cleveland made Labor Day an official national holiday back in 1894 to honor the contributions and achievements of American workers. I doubt that the president foresaw that down the road, Americans would embrace the occasion by firing up their grills. On the day that marks the end of summer, many celebrate with a…
By KATIE WORKMAN, Associated Press In the summer heat, we find ourselves drawn to that glorious section of the drinks menu that promises relief in the form of a cold, creamy, brain-freezing indulgence. But ordering a frozen drink looks different in different parts of the U.S., and in different restaurants and ice cream shops. So,…
