There are too many foodie books out at the moment. A lot of which retread the same territory. Rowan Jacobsen’s latest attempts to introduce a not-so-new premise (one which the French region of Champagne has managed to convince the world of since 1891) and apply it to the Americas. He believes that where a food is grown imbues it with unique tastes and characteristics. So, … Continue reading American “Tare-wahr” by Rowan Jacobsen (ARC)
It has been months… and the tomatoes are all gone. Thank goodness the ladies over at Canal House have released the newest volume of their Canal House Cookbook No. 2: Fall & Holiday (all decked out in gold). Volume No. 2 is the perfect holiday gift, but don’t wait until Christmas to begin giving out copies. These dishes look delicious and we recommend sharing them with family and friends in the upcoming weeks. … Continue reading It’s Official! Fall is here – Canal House Cooking Volume No. 2
We can’t all have Stewart & Ray for last names – and in today’s world who has the time to put together one of their recipes? (30 minutes my a$#!) Or the money to keep the pantry stocked with all the ingredients and the gizmos they seem to need for one lousy dinner party? (a butane torch!?) Slaving for hours in the kitchen definitely falls … Continue reading Lemonade is for sissies! – Canal House Cooking by Hamilton & Hirsheimer
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