New Passover tales: a vacuuming robot, Jerusalem tunnel adventure and Old World feud
Source: j.
Jerusalem :: Israel | updated 2012-05-29 19:17:55 -0700 | entertainment-news
This year's crop offers more than the typical retellings of the Exodus story. Two books have Passover as a backdrop for entertaining and imaginative storytelling that can spark conversation about the popular holiday's many rituals and traditions. One retells an...
Halibut, versatile and savory, worth a revisit
Source: SF Gate
San Francisco :: CA :: USA | updated 2012-05-25 14:16:13 -0700 | entertainment-news
Craig Lee / Special to The Chronicle Olive Oil-Poached Halibut with Dill-Roasted Carrots as seen in San Francisco on March 7, 2011...The most daring I got during childhood in Connecticut was baked sole with Lawry's seasoned salt and lemon (those...
Gail Simmons' culinary path led to 'Top Chef'
Source: San Jose Mercury News
New York City :: NY :: USA | updated 2012-05-20 14:51:53 -0700 | entertainment-news
Seeing her now, looking glamorous while judging Bravo's "Top Chef" and hosting its "Just Desserts" spinoff, you might be surprised to learn how hard she worked to get there -- and how little glamour was involved. In her new memoir,...
N.Y. Fashion Week: Day 4 recap
Source: Chandler Republic
Los Angeles :: CA :: USA | updated 2012-04-14 05:44:39 -0700 | entertainment-news
It's time for the well-heeled women who shop from New York Fashion Week runways to pull themselves up by their bootstraps -- preferably Christian Louboutins -- and carry off clothes rooted in strength, confidence and even toughness. Even glamorous Victoria...
Dishing up romance: Home-cooked meal delivers tasteful message of love
Source: Arizona Daily Sun
Milwaukee :: WI :: USA | updated 2012-04-10 11:11:26 -0700 | political-news
00 am (0) Comments Font Size: Many men find out the hard way that the most romantic dinner they will have all year long will take place on Feb. 15, not Feb. 14. "I can't tell you the number of...
A la Carte: 'Handheld Pies'
Source: San Jose Mercury News
San Francisco :: CA :: USA | updated 2012-03-19 09:22:24 -0700 | political-news
One of the most popular, recent food trends was helped along by San Francisco's Sarah Billingsley, the Chronicle Books editor who penned the consummate how-to in "Whoopie Pies." Now Billingsley has moved on to "Handheld Pies: Dozens of Pint-Size Sweets...
Corkheads: A wine resolution that gives back
Source: San Jose Mercury News
Rome :: Italy | updated 2012-03-05 01:47:27 -0800 | political-news
Reach for wines that serve more than your taste buds. Some wineries donate a portion of their sales to worthy causes and charities...While perusing the Web and wine aisles this year, remember to try these brands. You'll feel extra satisfied...
Quick New Year's Eve hors d'oeuvres
Source: San Jose Mercury News
Los Angeles :: CA :: USA | updated 2012-02-28 19:48:28 -0800 | lifestyle-news
The spontaneity factor lessens the pressure for hosts and guests alike -- and who says New Year's Eve has to be a glitzy affair, anyway? It's not too late to invite a few friends over, break out the bubbly and...
Readers share their best briskets
Source: San Jose Mercury News
Danville :: VA :: USA | updated 2012-02-21 16:45:13 -0800 | lifestyle-news
Last week's cover story on the joys of a low, slow, braised roast brought in notes and recipes from readers who wanted to share their favorite take on the soul-satisfying entree. Here's just a sampling from, among others, Danville resident...
Recipe: Funeral Potatoes I
Source: San Jose Mercury News
San Jose :: CA :: USA | updated 2012-02-14 21:01:13 -0800 | political-news
I Recipe from Becky Prusse For the Bay Area News Group Posted: 12/14/2011 12:01:00 PM PST Funeral Potatoes I Serves 8-10 Casserole: 32-ounce bag frozen shredded hash brown potatoes 1/2 cup melted butter 1 can cream of chicken soup 2 cups...
Pop Culture: Q+A with John Jeremiah Sullivan
Source: KQED
San Fernando :: CA :: USA | updated 2012-01-30 16:24:27 -0800 | entertainment-news
Get to know him a little better with this Q+A, in which he talks about his childhood dream of fighting the Russians and how he hobble-clapped at a Mellencamp concert. What kind of kid were you and what did you...
Palmyra, S.F.
Source: SF Gate
Aleppo :: Syria | updated 2012-01-25 01:43:21 -0800 | travel-news
Does the Lower Haight really need another inexpensive Middle Eastern restaurant?...Perhaps we should rephrase that: Does the Lower Haight need a rotisserie chicken joint? If we're talking about Palmyra and its Mediterranean spice-slathered chicken, with a side of creamy house-made...
Books offer help for kitchen klutzes
Source: Arizona Daily Sun
Santa Cruz :: CA :: USA | updated 2011-12-26 19:51:26 -0800 | sports-news
00 am (0) Comments Font Size: Here's the deal: You know a lot about food...You love Vinny and Jon and Lindy and Grundy, and you always -- always -- get your reservation at LudoBites. But when it comes to cooking,...
A la Carte: LYFE Kitchen launches its healthy cooking concept in Palo Alto
Source: San Jose Mercury News
Palo Alto :: CA :: USA | updated 2011-12-13 05:02:26 -0800 | political-news
Kitchen launches its healthy cooking concept in Palo Alto Posted: 10/12/2011 05:38:25 PM PDT Updated: 10/12/2011 05:38:27 PM PDT A yummy meal at under 600 calories? Kitchen, a restaurant that opened for dinner service Wednesday in Palo Alto. This healthy eatery is...
Paris Fashion Week Day 4: Dior outdoes expectations
Source: Chandler Republic
New York City :: NY :: USA | updated 2011-12-06 05:23:36 -0800 | entertainment-news
It was with ill-concealed glee that many in the fashion world were looking forward to Friday's Dior show, when the man with the fraught task of stepping into the oversized shoes of the house's disgraced longtime designer, John Galliano, was...
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