http://www.foodconnect.com/ Share the food you love. http://www.foodconnect.com/images/fc_logo.jpg http://www.foodconnect.com/ Share the food you love http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Hands-Around-The-World-Dinner-Table http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Heidi-Cocoa http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Sunset-For-Vancouvers-Aurora-Bistro http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Manhattans-Telephone-Bar-and-Grill http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Thanksgiving http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Low-Fat-Thanksgiving-Desserts http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Kitchen-Thanksgiving-Coffee-Grinder http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Coming-of-Age-The-Hawaiian-Bounty http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Barley-the-Beginners-Grain http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Thanksgiving-Substitutions http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Grants-Blended-Scotch-Whisky http://www.foodconnect.com/article/The-Secret-to-Beef-Like-Butter http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Pairing-Wines-with-the-Thanksgiving-Day-Feast http://www.foodconnect.com/article/A-Good-Buy-Wine-for-Thanksgiving http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Better-Than-Sliced-Bread http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Suski-Biryani-House http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Whistler-Cornucopia-Concentrated-Celebration http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Demystifying-Heritage-Birds http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Easy-Thanksgiving-Side-Dish That sound so great!... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Uncooked-Fresh-Cranberry-Sauce http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Uncooked-Fresh-Cranberry-Relish http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Improved-Coffee http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Improved-Coffe http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Kitchen-Essentials-Mortar-and-Pestle http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Sweet-Potato-Fries-with-Spicy-Saffron-Honey http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Tips-for-a-Stress-Free-Thanksgiving http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Quick-Tips-for-a-Stress-Free-Thanksgiving http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Whistler-Cornucopia-Champagne-is-Bubblelicious http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Kitchen-Thanksgiving-Cocktail-Shaker http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Brining-the-Bird http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Scallops-and-Sweet-Potatoes-Yes-You-Can http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Play-With-Your-Food http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Tidal-Wave http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Constructing-the-Perfect-Potato-Gratin http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Spicing-Up-Your-Hot-Chocolate I bought a packet of Mexican drinking chocolate in Paris, but I'm not sure how to prepare it at home. Add milk? What proportion? Any ideas? ... Hey Dana! Fortunately this is one of those things that turns out to be rather delicious even if you don't make it exactly according to instructions. It sounds like your packet is a dry product? I would bring milk to a gentle boil in a pot, and stir the chocolate in. If you want quite a concentrated blast of chocolatey goodness, use just enough milk to render the packet's content liquid. If you don't want to have quite such an intense experience, use more milk to mix it down. Hope that helps!... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Guess-Whos-Coming-to-Dinner http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Red-Potato-with-Olive-Oil-and-Rosemary http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Red-Potatos-with-Olive-Oil-and-Rosemary http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Red-Potatoes-with-Olive-Oil-and-Rosemary http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Kitchen-Thanksgiving-The-Garlic-Press http://www.foodconnect.com/article/There-Be-Gold http://www.foodconnect.com/article/GaGa-for-Yogo-Monster http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Impress-Your-Dinner-Guests My mouth is watering just reading about this...... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Fromagemania http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Piccolo-Bar-and-Restaurant http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Bone-Chillin-Breadsticks http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Go-Local-for-Thanksgiving http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Holiday-Meals-The-Other-White-Meats-Part-II http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Holiday-Meals-The-Other-White-Meats-Part-I http://www.foodconnect.com/article/City-to-New-Yorkers-Calorie-Counting-in-Back-Ready-or-Not http://www.foodconnect.com/article/City-to-New-Yorkers-Calorie-Counting-is-Back-Ready-or-Not http://www.foodconnect.com/article/The-Art-of-the-Make-Ahead-Tip-3-Old-Breads http://www.foodconnect.com/article/The-Art-of-the-Make-Ahead-Tip-3-Croutons-and-Bread-Crumbs http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Nami-Japanese-Restaurant http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Halloween-Cupcakes-and-More-at-Manhattans-Sugar-Sweet-Sunshine http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Homemade-Caramel-Popcorn-for-Halloween http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Musical-chefs http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Manhattans-Sugar-Sweet-Sunshine http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Boar-Bacon http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Mummy-Dogs These look incredible!!! Great Find!... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Thankshallowsgivingween-With-Pomegranates http://www.foodconnect.com/article/A-Fantastic-Little-Sushi-Joint-Brooklyns-Mura http://www.foodconnect.com/article/A-French-Treat-all-About-Radishes http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Butternut-Squash-Gratin-with-Goat-Cheese-and-Hazelnuts Sounds delicious! Thanks for the recipe!!... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Mura http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Spark-of-Genius-Chinese-Restaurant-Awards http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Hey-Lucys-Martini-Night http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Cookin-in-Brooklyn-Cooking-Classes-at-Brooklyns-Get-Fresh-copy-1224695591 http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Cookin-in-Brooklyn-Cooking-Classes-at-Brooklyns-Get-Fresh- http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Cookin-in-Brooklyn-Cooking-Classes-at-Brooklyns-Get-Fresh http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Fast-Food-You-Dont-Have-to-Feel-Guilty-About I could eat spicy tuna rolls every day of my life, I adore them so much. Nice quick lunch at work.... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Biryani-House http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Pumpkin-Fudge http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Apples-for-the-Autumn-Appetite http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Savory-Coast-Over-and-Out http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Cookies-to-Feel-Good-About-Chrysalis-Cookies http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Those-Pretty-Winter-Squash-Are-Good-for-More-than-Decoration http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Food-Banks Thanks or writing about this... here in Vancouver the foodbank is having a really difficult year. ... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Food-Giving Thanks or writing about this... here in Vancouver the foodbank is having a really difficult year. ... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Food-Giving-101 Thanks or writing about this... here in Vancouver the foodbank is having a really difficult year. ... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Smoking-It-Up-Dix-BBQ-and-Brewery http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Chocolate-covered-Strawberries http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Peanut-Butter-and-Panko-Crusted-What http://www.foodconnect.com/article/The-Crazy-Pigout-in-Quebec-City http://www.foodconnect.com/article/One-of-the-Best-Names-in-NYC-Pizza-Arturos-Coal-Oven-Pizza Cue the pizza craving...... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Arturos Cue the pizza craving...... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Bacon-wrapped-Shrimp http://www.foodconnect.com/article/The-Essential-Pasta-Cookbook http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Showing-Off-with-Scallops I just made bacon wrapped scallops the other day and have some leftover to cook with so I have to try this recipe... sounds yummy!... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Eating-Up-Island-Life-Part-Four http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Talking-Turkey-Leftovers http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Oko http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Saving-the-Planet-One-Dessert-at-a-Time-NYCs-OKO http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Meal-On-A-Dime http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Pumpkin-Smoothie http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Fool-Proof-Turkey-Tips http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Dining-at-the-Supermarket-Brooklyns-Fairway-Market http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Wheatberries-Cranberries-Make-a-Yummy-Vegetarian-Thanksgiving-Dish http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Jean-Georges-Scoops-Vancouver-Talent http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Having-A-Healthy-Heart-Thanksgiving Great article! I agree with everything except the eggs. Eggs are a complete protein, and your body actually needs the entire egg to absorb all the minerals and nutrients they provide (as most of the nutrients are fat-soluble, you need the fat in the yolk to make use out of all the good stuff in the rest). Its kind of like nature already packaged them perfectly for us.... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/How-to-Have-A-Healthy-Thanksgiving Great article! I agree with everything except the eggs. Eggs are a complete protein, and your body actually needs the entire egg to absorb all the minerals and nutrients they provide (as most of the nutrients are fat-soluble, you need the fat in the yolk to make use out of all the good stuff in the rest). Its kind of like nature already packaged them perfectly for us.... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Gobbling-Up-for-Thanksgiving I considered doing individual cornish game hens this Thanksgiving, but didnt get the enthusiastic response I wanted from the family when I told them. maybe for Christmas...... You should definitely try to talk them into it. They're very tasty but it's also really neat to have your own "mini turkey" on your plate.... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Cocktail-Checkpoints http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Hip-Harvest-Party http://www.foodconnect.com/article/The-Importance-of-a-Thanksgiving-Day-Timeline-Part-Two http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Eat-Those-Greens http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Cherry-Blossom-Kit-Kat http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Aiming-Small-Aiming-to-make-a-Thanksgiving-pie http://www.foodconnect.com/article/The-Secret-to-the-Perfect-Thanksgiving-A-Turkey-Day-Timeline http://www.foodconnect.com/article/The-Secret-to-the-Perfect-Thanksgiving-A-Turkey-Day-Timeline-Part-One http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Fairway http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Welcome-Butternut-Squash http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Thanksgiving-Dim-Sum-A-Kwan-Tradition http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Cheeseboard-Pizza http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Cheeseboard-Pizza-Collective http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Great-Lakes-Pumpkin-Ale http://www.foodconnect.com/article/You-Can-Have-a-Happy-Turkey-Free-Thanksgiving http://www.foodconnect.com/article/A-Sweet-Reason-to-Eat-Locally http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Thanksgiving-is-Coming-And-With-it-Comes-Corn-Pudding http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Thanksgiving-is-Coming-And-With-it-Comes-Corn-Pudding http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Fiddlers-Elbow http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Smore-Ways-with-Smores http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Smore-Ways-With-Smores http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Dinner-Disaster http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Continuing-the-NYC-Burger-Trend-Flipsters http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Sour-Mix http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Eating-Up-Island-Life-Part-Three http://www.foodconnect.com/article/End-Of-An-Era-Macaroni-Grill-Closes http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Asian-Fusion-in-NYC-Boerum-Hills-Faan http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Pears-Cant-Get-Enough http://www.foodconnect.com/article/The-Art-of-the-Make-Ahead-Tip-%232-Freezing-Cheese http://www.foodconnect.com/article/The-Art-of-the-Make-Ahead-Tip-2-Freezing-Cheese http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Eating-Up-Island-Life-Part-Two http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Farmers-Market-Porn-Part-2-Those-Glorious-Tomatoes http://www.foodconnect.com/article/The-Deal-with-Dim-Sum http://www.foodconnect.com/article/The-Church-St-Martini http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Its-Pear-Season http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Incredible-Edible-Flowers- http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Eating-Up-Island-Life-Part-One http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Farmers-Market-Porn http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Welcome-Fall Good article... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Magnesium-You-Could-Be-Missing-Out http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Magnesium-Dont-Leave-Home-Without-It http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Comfort-Food-in-Other-Forms http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Market-Bakery http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Brooklyns-Sette-Enoteca http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Use-It-or-Lose-It-Introducing-Eat-That-Food-Night http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Menu-Preview-Crave-Beachside http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Sweet-Stuff-Simple-Syrup http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Old-Cheese-Paranoia Great tips. I'm guilty of being freaked out when the fur starts growing on just about anything!... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Cooking-With-Gas http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Taste-of-the-Season-Tomatoes http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Gorilla-coffee http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Brooklyns-Gorilla-Coffee http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Masala-Chai Really excellect... Good Article !!!!!... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Food-Connect-101-Pesto http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Not-Too-Late-to-Picnic So tastey... Nice article... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Cast-Iron-Cookware http://www.foodconnect.com/article/The-Art-of-the-Make-Ahead http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Cuppa-Chai Really excellect... Good Article !!!!!... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Open-Thread-Fall-Flavours http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Clinging-to-Summer-with-Fresh-Cocktails http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Boost-broth-in-a-box http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Mexican-Leprechaun this reminds me of drinking lucid you pour ice water over a spoon with a sugar cube slowly allowing yhe syrup to drip into the shot of lucid then you take the shot the licorice is real warm and the ice water syrup cools it down but watch out it only takes a couple of these to get buzzed ... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Everybody-Crumble http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Fun-with-fondue If you like fondue and you live in California, I highly recommend "The Melting Pot". It's so much fun, and the meal is delicious!... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/The-Best-Chicken-Wings-in-Toronto http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Peaches-and-Cheese http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Burgers-in-Chelsea http://www.foodconnect.com/article/A-Love-Hate-Relationship-with-Corn http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Manhattans-El-Quijote http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Manhattans-El-Quijote-Where-Everydays-My-Birthday http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Olympic-Pizza http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Pre-ssert-and-Then-Lunch http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Food-Connect-101-Winter-Squash-in-the-Summer http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Food-Connect-101-Winter-Squash-in-the-Summer http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Food-Recall-Maple-Leaf-Foods http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Back-to-School-Culinary-Anxieties http://www.foodconnect.com/article/No-Carbs-No-Can-Do http://www.foodconnect.com/article/New-Jerseys-Best-Pizza-Pete-and-Eldas-Bar-and-Carmens-Pizzeria-on-the-Jersey-Shore http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Spotlight-On-Five-Star-Truffles-and-Coffee http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Savouries-and-Sweets-for-a-Special-Occasion http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Meet-the-Magical-Vegetable-That-Thinks-its-a-Pasta http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Laksa-Sing-Ma-Thai http://www.foodconnect.com/article/San-Francisco-Dining-ATandT-Park http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Ode-to-a-Sandwich http://www.foodconnect.com/article/What-is-Wolfgangs-Idea-of-Handcrafted http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Corean-Chilli http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Spotlight-On-Creme-Fraiche http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Taco-Night-Done-Right http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Fried-Green-Tomatoes-101 http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Taking-the-Fry-Out-of-Refried-Beans http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Fresh-Wood-Grill http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Spotlight-On-KK-Cafe http://www.foodconnect.com/article/New-Basics-Edamame http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Butter-Poaching http://www.foodconnect.com/article/FoodConnect-101-Butter-Poaching http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Summer-Screwdriver http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Philapelphias-Continental-Martini-Bar http://www.foodconnect.com/article/New-BasicsSquash-Blossoms Hahaha, I love that you're still trying to make good use of the beets you don't like!!... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/The-Case-against-Table-Salt http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Christmas-for-Wine-Connoisseurs http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Summer-Stinger http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Lunch-at-Park-Slopes-Scottadito http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Look-Ma-My-Pasta-is-Purple http://www.foodconnect.com/article/MFK-Fisher http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Summer-Seafood-Fest http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Caskival-a-perfect-day-for-a-beer-lover http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Watermelon-Shaken-Not-Stirred http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Ritz-Caribbean http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Label-Reading-101 I get so annoyed reading bread labels in grocery stores.I'm now down to 3 options: make my own, buy the Whole Foods 365 brand, or buy it from the one incredible bakery in Louisville.... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/FoodConnect-101-Label-Reading I get so annoyed reading bread labels in grocery stores.I'm now down to 3 options: make my own, buy the Whole Foods 365 brand, or buy it from the one incredible bakery in Louisville.... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Cooking-Classes-in-NYC-ICEs-The-Essentials-of-Tuscan-Cooking http://www.foodconnect.com/article/The-Perfect-Summer-Drink http://www.foodconnect.com/article/The-Fruit-Vendors-of-NYC http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Eat-the-Rainbow http://www.foodconnect.com/article/New-basics-Quinoa http://www.foodconnect.com/article/New-Basics-Quinoa http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Edible-Souvenirs http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Divisadero-Farmers%92-Market http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Divisadero-Farmers-Market http://www.foodconnect.com/article/The-Comfort-of-a-Chain http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Give-Beets-a-Chance http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Eat-Buffalo http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Eat-Buffalo http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Very-Yummy-Korean-Food http://www.foodconnect.com/article/My-Louisville-the-Restaurant-Must-List http://www.foodconnect.com/article/The-Food-Solution-to-Sunscreen-Does-it-Exist http://www.foodconnect.com/article/NYCs-Five-Guys-Burgers-and-Fries http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Cool-Kinetic-Bubble-Tea http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Moroccan-mint-tricks http://www.foodconnect.com/article/My-Favorite-NYC-Markets-Fairway-in-Red-Hook http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Shrimp-and-grits-on-the-grill http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Shrimp-and-grits-on-the-grill http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Eating-for-good http://www.foodconnect.com/article/The-Savvy-Traveler%92s-Fisherman%92s-Wharf http://www.foodconnect.com/article/The-Savvy-Travelers-Fishermans-Wharf http://www.foodconnect.com/article/South-of-the-Border http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Meet-my-Louisville-Le-Relais http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Good-quality-dim-sum http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Italian-Food-Like-Your-Grandma-Made-Manhattans-Johns-of-12th-Street http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Health-is-in-the-Details http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Banana-Bread http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Raspberry-Recipes http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Making-the-Most-of-Squash-Time-of-Year http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Barbeque-with-bite http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Sushi-Depression I am shocked that you cant get good sushi in SF. New Yorkers are spoiled, with good sushi seemingly around every corner. I would have assumed the same about SF.... I'm in the same sushi funk right now in Vancouver. Lots of sushi places... but no really good ones within walking distance of the house/office.... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Artfully-Dodging-the-Yonge-St-Crowd http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Better-safe-than-sorry Good informative article on a great subject, however... "If you have something like a steak that's too big, cut off the extra portion and freeze it. By the time you thaw it, any bacteria that might have taken up residence will have been killed off. " Freezing food inhibits bacterial growth. It does not kill bacteria.... You're right, Michael. Clearly I was going through my notes too quickly! Freezing slows the multiplication of bacteria. It takes cooking meat to the proper temperature as indicated in the previous sentence to kill the little critters off.... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Manhattans-Mollys-Shebeen http://www.foodconnect.com/article/No-Farms-No-Food Wow, what a cool thing to do...I am sure you will make it there on a better day.... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Dim-Sum-Service-Levels Great article. I think price is a big factor in determining the quality of the service (and often the food) for dim sum. High end places will have a greater selection of teas, will replace dirty plates more often, and often generally offer more courteous service. Also, Referring to pu'er tea as "darkly roasted" is incorrect. Pu'er (like most tea) is cooked to halt oxidation, but it's strength of flavour and colour derives from the degree of oxidation and length of aging after it has been cooked, not from the cooking process itself. ... Hey Michael: Thanks for being such an observant and well-educated reader! Shou mei is a white tea which is neither cured nor fermented (or 'cooked' when translated from the Chinese phrase), so it is much less processed than Pu Erh. I borrowed a phrase from the coffee world to refer to the curing process to keep things simple, but if anyone would like more clarification please check out the 'pu-erh tea' page in Wikipedia. Thanks for the comments, please keep them coming!... Wow, I never knew I should expect so much from a Dim Sum restaurant! Now I know they have been treating me as if I didn't know what I was doing...and they were right!... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Spotlight-On-Blue-Bottle-Coffee-Co http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Boys-Get-Baking http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Manhattans-Meli-Melo http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Italy-on-a-plate-%96-a-breakfast-plate http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Italy-on-a-breakfast-plate http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Burger-Time-at-BBQues http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Casual-Dining-Recipe http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Historic-cocktail http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Taking-the-World-by-Storm-Gyu-Kaku The room looks absolutely incredible!... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Recipes-Nathans-West-Coast-Grilling http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Try-this-at-home http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Be-smart-about-snacking http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Hong-Kong-Streets-in-the-Toronto-Suburbs http://www.foodconnect.com/article/There%92s-Nothing-Like-the-Smell-of-Basil http://www.foodconnect.com/article/There-is-Nothing-Like-the-Smell-of-Basil http://www.foodconnect.com/article/San-Francisco-Dining-Lim%F3n http://www.foodconnect.com/article/San-Francisco-Dining-Limon http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Frannys-of-Brooklyn-A-Different-Kind-of-Pizza-Pie http://www.foodconnect.com/article/The-trouble-with-oysters http://www.foodconnect.com/article/The-Best-Beer-in-the-LCBO-Innis-and-Gunn http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Herbal-Infusions http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Summertime-Grilling http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Summertime-Grilling-West-Coast-Style http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Pickle-Nirvana http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Breaking-My-Own-Rules http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Gut-check http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Good-Bad-Food-Online-Pizza-Pizza http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Lobster-lesson http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Soup-for-all-Seasons http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Three-Courses-From-Farm-to-Table- I'm starting to think I need to try squash blossoms. Any Vancouver members know where to find them? Granville Island perhaps?... I love the CSA program I picked out her in Iowa. Everyweek it is like Christmas, cuz you have an idea of what you are getting for that week, but there is usually a surprise of some veggie that wasn't listed. The CSA program is a win win. I use this web site to find recipies for Bok Choy, kholorabi, and swish chard, etc. Great Article!!! ... Thanks Audrey -- I'm with you, only I feel like Halloween when I take my bag to load up with goodies :)... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/The-best-cookbook-in-the-world http://www.foodconnect.com/article/The-Guacamole-Saver Frankly, I've never had the occasion to refrigerate my guacamole. I usually eat it right after I make it. However, another trick to keeping it from turning brown is to squeeze some lemon or lime juice into it. I think it compliments the creaminess of the avocado. Although, this doesn't work if you put sour cream in it, which I find absolutely disgusting.... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/The-Guacamole-Savior Frankly, I've never had the occasion to refrigerate my guacamole. I usually eat it right after I make it. However, another trick to keeping it from turning brown is to squeeze some lemon or lime juice into it. I think it compliments the creaminess of the avocado. Although, this doesn't work if you put sour cream in it, which I find absolutely disgusting.... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/KAMA-Indian-Cuisine http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Colossus-Coffee http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Finders-Keepers http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Better-Than-Make-Up-Sex-An-Evening-at-Park-Slopes-Convivium-Osteria http://www.foodconnect.com/article/The-Secret-Ingredient http://www.foodconnect.com/article/July-Giveaway-Bistros-And-Brasseries Hope to win this book!! tha tlooks really delicious. I have already added a couple of recepies 2 weeks ago. Should start adding up again.. good luck first to me than to the rest :)... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Spotlight-On-Anchor-Brewing http://www.foodconnect.com/article/A-Picnic-for-Your-Countrys-Birthday http://www.foodconnect.com/article/The-Best-Ice-Cream-in-Toronto http://www.foodconnect.com/article/We-All-Cheat-Sometimes Sounds tasty! We actually cheated last night as well, making a salad with shrimp and scallops. The scallops were frozen... I know... but they were surprisingly delicious. ... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Strawberry-Season http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Top-Ten-Pantry-Essentials-Part-Two http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Cyber-City-Coffee-at-Urbana http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Managing-Bad-Eating-Rage http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Family-friendly-fine-dining-it-can-be-done http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Top-Ten-Pantry-Essentials-Part-One http://www.foodconnect.com/article/The-Best-BBQ-Pork-in-North-America http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Toronto-Sun-London-Fog http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Create-Your-Own-Stir-Fry http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Rich-Ruby-Raspberries http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Topical-Foods http://www.foodconnect.com/article/When-in-Doubt-Just-Look-to-Your-Pantry The other day, all I had in my pantry come lunch time was dried pasta and garlic. I overcompensated with the garlic, since I had no other veggies. My kitchen and breath stank for days. I think your recipe sounds much better.... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Botrytis-Affected-Wine-The-Perfect-Dinner-Date http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Grilled-Black-Bean-and-Goat-Cheese-Quesadillas http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Makers-Mark http://www.foodconnect.com/article/San-Francisco-Dining-Metro-Kathmandu I think you have confused Nepalese/ Himalayan food for chinese food. I've lived in SF for over 10 years and rarely see Nepalese/ Himalayan restaurants. And there are certainly none that I know of in my neighborhood. ... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/The-Self-Filling-Herb-Rack I have some basil growing (very quickly, too), and another planter with a since forgotten mix of herbs. I love the aroma, and also the fact I haven't killed it yet. I have been finding the basil isn't a big fan of direct sunlight. Do you notice that as well, or am I crazy?... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Ivo-and-Lulu-A-Match-Made-in-Heaven http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Loving-Farm-to-Table-Dinner That's so cool that they came with your CSA share. In NYC squash blossoms are so expensive, and you are lucky to find them at a farmer's market...if you arrive by 6am!... I get my first CSA box next Wednesday. I hope to score as good a summer bounty as you did. The radish dip looks tasty.... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Fun-for-Friends-at-the-Ethiopian-House Ah sharing with friends, the best way to dine! One of the great things about injera bread is that it's very good for people with sensitivities to wheat/gluten--it's made from teff grain which is gluten free!... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Open-Thread-Celebrating-Your-Country http://www.foodconnect.com/article/The-New-It-Bean Tears. I actually laughed until tears formed.... lol, this is great. I had always underestimated Coffee's body of work, but will give him another chance.... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/The-Spiciest-Food-in-Toronto http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Testing http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Everydays-my-Birthday-at-Manhattans-El-Quijote http://www.foodconnect.com/article/The-Joys-of-Quick-Pan-Sauces http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Drink-your-vegetables I'm not gonna lie, I love this idea... however, I really wanted a Jack LaLanne juicer. I fear if the fiance reads this article, I'll be without Jack's incredible juicing powers forever.... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Culinary-adventure-catching-and-savouring-Dungeness-crab Awesome pictures! I've been out prawning before, and when you finally get back to the dining room to enjoy the day's catch, it tastes so much better!... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Products-I-Love-The-Prepara-Herb-Savor Agh! I nearly bought this as a gift for someone at Christmas time but didn't! I too was worried about the "too many gadgets" factor.... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Fun-on-the-grill-with-pasta This would be such a great appy idea at a party. A bowl of tortellini skewers would look incredible on a table. Good find.... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/My-crisper-overfloweth You've inspired me to join a CSA here in San Francisco. I am awaiting next Wednesday (when I get my first box) like Christmas. Thanks, Dana!... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Breakfast-in-bed http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Why-gross-things-taste-good Luckily, I grew up with a mother who shunned processed "junk" food. Somehow she knew it wasn't good for you way before it started getting bad press. Whenever we would ask for a sugary breakfast cereal her reply was a big bowl of steaming oatmeal, yummy! It is unfortunate that processed food is a quick way to put a meal on the table. Sadly, it's at your body's expense. ... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Fool-Em-With-Cake-Flourless-Chocolate-Cake http://www.foodconnect.com/article/The-Controversial-Science-of-Dinner Peanut Butter served in a tube!! Brilliant! Although I must admit, the jellies sometimes turn me off.... THIS QUESTION IS AS BIG AS DO U CLASS CONSTABLE OR A PILE OF BRICKS ART? EACH PERSON WILL HAVE A DIFFERING OPINION, AND NOT ONE PERSONS IS MORE CORRECT THAT THE NEXT. U ALSO HAVE TO ASK THE QUESTION, WHY IS SOMEONE EATING PARTICULAR FOOD OR AT A PARTICULAR PLACE,,, IS IT FOR GOOD FOOD,, SNOB FACTOR,,,, TO BE SEEN, OR PURELY TO ENJOY THEMSELVES. FOOD IS AN EMOTIVE SUBJECT AND PEOPLE PARTAKE FOR MANY REASONS, PERSONALLY I WOULD PREFER TO FEEL COMFORTABLE IN THE PLACE I EAT, I LIKE THE STAFF TO KNOW WHERE THEIR INGREDIENTS COME FROM, AND TO SEE FEWER DISHES ON A MENU,,, AND THOSE SHOULD USE EXCELLENT AND SEASONAL FLAVOURS,,, NOT STRAWBERRIES ON XMAS DAY. PERSONALLY THE PLAYE WITH FOOD ON A PLATE DOES NOT APPEAL TO MY APPETITE FOR I CANNOT HELP BUT THINK WHO HAS BEEN TOUCHING THIS. FINALLY I THINK A CHEF/COOK WHO CAN USE TRUE FLAVOURS EXPERTLY MARRIED TOGETHER DOES NOT NEED TO KEEP REINVENTING THE WHEEL.... The amuse bouche sounds the most tempting to me, then the 22 types of cheese. Personally, I think it's all good. Creativity is what keeps things interesting. Although what is most important to me when I sit down to eat at a restaurant is the quality/localness of the food, service, presentation and taste...not necessarily in that order.... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/My-Lavender-Is-In-Bloom-Time-For-a-Pastis Wow that sounds so wonderful....... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Cheap-Eats-in-NYC-The-East-Villages-Yaffa-Cafe http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Free-Rice-in-a-world-food-crisis http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Grilled-black-bean-and-goat-cheese-quesadillas http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Sorry-About-the-Leftovers-Honey wow, that does sound delicious.... Ok we want the recipe please......... I'll post the recipe as soon as it goes live on the site... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Tomato-Troubles Yet another reason to know where your food is grown!... Tell your friends that the BC Hot House are still ok, thank you for keeping us posted!... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Feeding-your-best-friend-right http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Spotlight-on-Anson-Mills http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Southern-BBQ-up-north a very good friend of mine calls a trip to Memphis Blues getting his "meat fix"!... There is nothing like a good pulled pork sandwich in the summer, with a cold beer!... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Ferry-Food http://www.foodconnect.com/article/An-Evening-at-the-West-Villages-Miette-Culinary-Studio http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Forget-the-Slice-Serve-Your-Pies-in-Jars I can't wait for blackberry season. I make a cobbler with my great-grandmother's recipe -- I'll have to give it a try in the jar!... OK that looks awesome! I remember once cooking bread in clay pots...great fun, well your getting that for dessert soon, xo... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Meet-my-Louisville-Lotsa-Pasta http://www.foodconnect.com/article/A-picnic-we-will-go Thank you, I think picnics are wonderful. I makes you slow down and relax and enjoy the little things in life with family and friends.... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/This-Just-In-Ignorance-Not-Bliss http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Taste-Trippin-With-Miracle-Fruit I wonder how easy these berries are to find in Canada... does anyone know?... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Pizza-on-the-grill-for-two Do you fully bake the crust before putting it on the grill, or just par-bake it?... Neither -- it goes on as dough for about 4 minutes or so (till it starts getting brown around the edges). Then flip it and either *quickly* top it or remove it from heat, top it and put it back on the grill. Be sure the dough is well oiled on both sides so it won't stick.... Ah! I got it.... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Flat-wallet-no-problem http://www.foodconnect.com/article/The-Curry-Culture Just last night I ate at a restaurant that combined Indian and Chinese cuisines. The fusion was incredible... ... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/For-the-Love-of-Food-My-Food-Philosophy I think my food philosophy is ever changing. When I was 18 and couldn't gain a pound if I tried, my philosophy was along the lines of "eat food." Now if I eat a croissant I am exactly one croissant larger in the midsection so I'm trying to be more balanced while not sacrificing on incredible flavours.... Well done, We are blessed on the west coast to have such a local fare. There is everything you could wish for in the foodie world here. I love to try new things and even grow things of my own in pots and through out the garden. I think our taste changes as we get a litle older and we just like really good and fresh food. Well enjoy and keep cooking.......... It seems for some of us we have to leave hoe to develop our food philosophy. When I went to Europe for the first time it really opened my eyes to food. I learned especially from the French that I prefer to eat really, really good food, just not too much of it. That's why you'll never see margarine in my house! :)... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Tackling-Dessert-With-the-Bald-Man-Manhattans-Max-Brenner-Chocolate http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Loving-farmer%92s-market-season Thanks Dana! When we return to Louisville we'll be looking for the best farmer's market, and your recommendation means a lot!... Just get there early! :)... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Pizza-on-the-grill Do you fully bake the crust before putting it on the grill, or just par-bake it?... Neither -- it goes on as dough for about 4 minutes or so (till it starts getting brown around the edges). Then flip it and either *quickly* top it or remove it from heat, top it and put it back on the grill. Be sure the dough is well oiled on both sides so it won't stick.... Ah! I got it.... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Loving-farmers-market-season Thanks Dana! When we return to Louisville we'll be looking for the best farmer's market, and your recommendation means a lot!... Just get there early! :)... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Sudden-closure-for-noted-Vancouver-restaurant http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Cosmopolitan-confusion I had a cosmo (or two) myself this weekend. I added a few slices of fresh ginger in the shaker as my own twist. Yum!... Claudia, I just want to know which of the Sex and the City girls YOU are!!... That probably depends on how many Cosmos I've had. Er. should I really be admitting that?... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Timing-is-everything-with-theatre-dining http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Tips-on-Reviewing-Restaurants Great tips!... Well done......... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Shopping-for-a-grill http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Shopping-for-a-grill-Gas-or-charcoal http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Celebrating-the-spot-prawn Great article, thank you!... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Restaurant-profile-The-Smoking-Dog http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Alice-wins-the-Great-Recipe-Search http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Confounding-the-libation-conundrum http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Restaurant-review-Pied-a-Terre http://www.foodconnect.com/article/19th-Vancouver-Magazine-Awards http://www.foodconnect.com/article/The-art-of-cocktail Hahah! I love the idea of a morning vodka taste test. You can't be accused of being an alcoholic if you're simply "infusing".... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Seeking-out-the-sweet-chef-profile http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Garden-adventures-the-quest-begins http://www.foodconnect.com/article/On-the-radar http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Blacking-out-for-Earth-Hour http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Restaurant-opening-Tequila-Kitchen http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Tuna-fighting-for-respect-and-recognition http://www.foodconnect.com/article/100-Mile-Diet-so-many-hurdles-but-fun-too http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Vancouver-Playhouse-Wine-Festival-anything-is-possible http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Restaurant-review-Octopus-Garden http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Muffin-tops-the-good-kind bought muffin top pan 6 months ago. My 11 year old daughter had habit of ripping the head off a muffin because she hated the bottom. Muffin top pan took care of that. No bottoms. No problem. Bought my top pan from Ming Wo, each well holds 1/4 cup of batter. Because of the larger diameter of top you actually feel like you are eating something bigger than it is. Works for me. Buy a muffin top pan, share it with friends because there are just so many muffins you can eat in a week.... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/February-freebie http://www.foodconnect.com/article/The-Feenie-effect I'm actually not a fan of the mini burgers vs. the normal Cactus Club burger (which is really quite good now, provided they don't overcook it). I didn't find the minis that interesting and the shoestring fries not as good as the yam fries option.... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Luxury-macaroni-and-cheese http://www.foodconnect.com/article/A-good-reason-to-tart-it-up http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Living-and-Sampling-History http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Heartache-and-heartburn http://www.foodconnect.com/article/How-to-be-a-True-Steak-Aficionado Great info...always food for thought!... hey this is great... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Navigating-discount-dining http://www.foodconnect.com/article/The-rough-truth-behind-smoothies Wow I am surprised by this....... what if you ate food while drinking a smoothie? could you trick your stomach? hmmm ... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Get-out-of-your-cheese-rut http://www.foodconnect.com/article/The-first-rule-of-Restaurant-Focus-Group http://www.foodconnect.com/article/The-first-rule-of-Restaurant-Focus-Groups http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Little-Bites-Big-Flavors This is great....... http://www.foodconnect.com/article/Be-a-Smarter-Snacker