Kitchen Sink

18 Nov

Posted at 11:53h in Kitchen Sink by

The Thanksgiving preparations have begun in my kitchen.My nephews and I spent the morning making the dinner rolls for the family feast (wheat and rye rolls), and there is nothing so hilarious as watching a four-year-old trying to knead a heavy piece of wheat dough.They are in the oven now...

17 Nov

Posted at 11:59h in Kitchen Sink by

Well, we are a week away from the tryptophan coma, so Chef Donna has been scouring, like me, through our past issues for inspiration. She has some great ideas that can actually work throughout the holiday season, so if you, too, need some inspiration, take a peek at her Notes...

14 Nov

Posted at 10:56h in Kitchen Sink by

Well, it's time for a tailgate celebration -- my godson Nicholas's football team has just made it into the Super Bowl. :) Congratulations Nick!Yes, children now have a Super Bowl of their own, it seems, and this one will be played in Michie Stadium, the famed venue for the U.S.M.A....

13 Nov

Posted at 19:50h in Kitchen Sink by

I am very late in doing this, so I am due 50 lashes with some kind of noodle, but I wanted to send out a hearty congratulations to the team at Leite's Culinaria for their huge win at the 2005 World Food Media Awards.In a collection of nominees including Gastronomic...

12 Nov

Posted at 21:18h in Kitchen Sink by

Our Holiday Entertaining Survival Guide(TM) is now available!Feast your senses on more than 50 recipes (including 20 new ones from our Test Kitchen), as well as menu planning ideas with wine pairings, tips for welcoming overnight guests, and in-depth suggestions on cooking techniques, make-ahead components, and...