Monthly Archives: October 2010

The First Annual World Cheese Dip Championship

Posted on October 9, 2010 by

Growing up in Arkansas, I just figured that everybody, everywhere mixed Velveeta brand processed cheese product with Ro-Tel tomato and chili pepper mix to form a delicious dip for chips. Turns out, this isn’t the case – folks here in … Continue reading →

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‘Tis the Saison – Farmhouse Ales Review

Posted on October 8, 2010 by

Traditionally, saison ales were brewed in the autumn or winter for consumption during the late-summer harvesting season. In those days, these “farmhouse” ales were light, low alcohol brews designed to revive farmhands dehydrated and tired from working in the fields. … Continue reading →

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Culinary/Literary: Foodie Book Recommendations

Posted on October 5, 2010 by

In addition to spending a lot of time in the kitchen, we read constantly (I’ve got to put that English degree to SOME use). While not all of what we read has to do with food, a great deal of it … Continue reading →

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Get Stuffed (Chicken with Boudin, that is)

Posted on October 3, 2010 by

Let’s be honest, the chicken breast is one of the most boring cuts of meat around. There’s a reason that dishes like coq au vin use thighs and legs – that’s where the good, flavorful (read: highest fat content) meat … Continue reading →

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A Bit About Eggs, Aioli, and Garlic Confit

Posted on October 1, 2010 by

“Oh, God above, if heaven has a taste it must be an egg with butter and salt…” –Frank McCourt, “Angela’s Ashes” With the recent egg-related salmonella outbreak still fresh in our memories, not to mention people still maligning the humble … Continue reading →

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