cuisine
From street-food to fine dining, traditional Italian to Asian-Fusion, being well-versed in global cuisine is the first step to culinary mastery.
White Zinfandel & Grilled Oysters
The scene is a holiday house party - a backyard full of friends and family laughing over tables piled high with delicacies, a fire roaring in the pit, and all of us gathered around a massive grill steaming with fresh, hot oysters. My grandfather stands by, a wine glass in hand with his favorite beverage, White Zinfandel, as he flips oysters and stokes the fire to keep it warm the whole long winter night. He’ll be the one to put it out too, and hose off the patio from all the oyster juices when everyone else has finally gone to bed.
By Anji Kaizen5 years ago in Feast
Can homemade Be Worse than Store Bought?
I know you’re thinking, "how can anything homemade be worse than store bought? Well, give me a moment to explain. You see, each year millions take to the store to purchase ingredients for holiday gatherings and family outings. They purchase large bags of spices, flours, and sugars in hopes of preparing the best cookie their family has ever seen. They take to social media in an attempt to find the best recipe that will encompass all of the holiday love they have for food and family. They crack the eggs, pour the milk, stir the mixture and put it in the oven at 350 degrees.
By The Adult Storyteller5 years ago in Feast
Which Way to the Wine, Please!
For most people, arguably so, wine is and has always been a welcomed staple of both simple fellowship as well as food consumption. The question, however, is with the vast assortment of available types, brands, and flavors, how does one choose the perfect wine to pair with the perfect fare? I'm going to explain just that and my favorite culinary combinations for even the most discerning palate that will have you raving to all your friends or be the envy of them, whichever suits your needs (insert wink emoticon).
By Tajaron L.5 years ago in Feast
Cheese and Wine
We all need to eat to survive, however I think we can all agree that there’s a profound beauty in the finding perfect blend of the right flavours. Different tastes identifying themselves individually but somehow still creating something unique - Sweet and salty, hard and soft, creamy and fruity, light and heavy. The moment two opposing flavours meet in your mouth and they’re no longer just themselves, they’re something brand new. Chef Remy was right when he said, “Good food is like music you can taste (and) color you can smell.” When the right pairing is found, its magic.
By Kenesta Hope5 years ago in Feast
Indian Flavors conjure comfort and creativity in 2020
Indian food has always been my depression food, my ultimate comfort food to take me away from the aches and pains, a case of the blues and the heavy tears. This year has been a standout year for indulging in the flavorful spices that send me back to a happy little realm like the food critic taking a bite of the ratatouille in the Disney movie of the same name.
By Lyndsey Dee5 years ago in Feast
Foods No Borders
Nobody can refuse the aroma of curry! Tired of eating the same home-cooked food, try some curry to improve the taste of life. Especially when the appetite is poor, potato curry chicken rice is the king of the meal, and it is also a dish that foodies must try. In the cold winter, the warm golden color, the ebullient taste, the fragrant and rich curry sauce mixed with soft and glutinous white rice, you will be shot dead by taking just a bite.
By Golden Maple5 years ago in Feast
Red Brussels
I did not hesitate to urge him, when my boyfriend asked me, “Babe, this year, would your mom mind if I cooked a side dish for Thanksgiving?” After tasting some of his amazing cooking, I was eager to see what he would come up with for the family gathering. I started to do a wine inventory in my cabinet. I wanted to see what I had on hand as the holiday season approaches.
By Kimberly Deluca5 years ago in Feast
