Holiday Entertaining on a Budget
Times Like This Just Require One to be Creative and Motivated
November 10, 2008
As the holiday season approaches, so too do the opportunities to plan entertaining gatherings. Even in these unsteady economic times, there’s no reason to nix the idea of hosting a holiday party when one can easily entertain on a budget. Read more »
Smart Tastes: Cooking with Wine
Find the Right Pairing to Add a Splash of Flavor
October 30, 2008
By Monyka Berrocosa
What makes an everyday cook seem way more gourmet? What takes the guesswork out of pairing food and wine in one quick snap? What secret ingredient might not only make your food better but you happier while cooking?
Why, wine of course. Read more »
New Bites: Seasonal Flair
Discovering Pie Fillings in a Jar
October 28, 2008
By Kerry Dunnington
As a young girl, I stood by my mother’s side in the kitchen, where together we would create a variety of food combinations that became our family meals. My mother’s imagination amazed me; not only were our meals prepared using seasonal food, they were also the most unusual combinations. The results were flavorful, colorful, nutritional and delicious. Read more »
This Brew’s For You
Beer is Not Just for Boys
October 9, 2008
By Monyka Berrocosa
Photography by Natalia Bratslavsky
Hey, I love wine — we’ve established that. Chances are if you’re reading this column, you like — or love — wine, too. But can we talk? How do you feel about beer? Read more »
High-Style Hostess
August 29, 2008
By Karen Nitkin
Photography By Bryan Burris
Ada Brown stands amid the crowded aisles at Trinacria, the 100-year-old Italian deli on Baltimore’s Paca Street, and consults her shopping list. She’s buying food for a dinner party and relies on the paper to jog her memory. “Sometimes I get distracted,” she says. She also has a lot to buy.
Take Back the Grill!
Grilling is fun. Why should men have a monopoly on it?
August 15, 2008
By Karen Nitkin
With food, some matches are made in heaven. We all know that that salty, intense prosciutto pairs well with sweet, juicy honeydew. Assertive caviar shines when combined with mild sour cream. We like crunchy tortilla chips with creamy guacamole. Read more »
Road Food Revival
July 29, 2008
By Andrea Farnum
Illustration by Catherine Lane/Jennifer Borton
We all have one — some even have more than one. We all have a quintessential food memory steeped in nostalgia that defines our childhood. Some memories involve grandmas in aprons hovering over stoves; others are tied to the old-time eateries of our youth. Read more »
Thinking Outside the Box
Don’t judge a wine by its container
July 29, 2008
By Monyka Berrocosa
Photography by Bryan Burris
Box wines? Aficionados of fine vintages may shudder. After all, box wines conjure visions of church hall spaghetti dinners and your cheap Aunt Edith’s cocktail parties. Read more »
A Fling with the Exotic
A new import lights up the table
July 29, 2008
By Kerry Dunnington
Photography by Bryan Burris
In my ongoing quest to discover new tastes, I set up a tour of Avenue Gourmet, an Owings Mills warehouse stocked with high-end products sold in specialty grocery stores. I was given free rein to “shop” the products in the showroom. Read more »
Cooking Vegetarian
Have Fun When Your Kids Shun Meat
April 3, 2008
By Andrea Farnum
Illustration by Magdalena Tworkowska
I grew up in a household where meat had the starring role in every meal. As an adult I continued the practice — except for pasta on Sundays, which could be served with or without meatballs.
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