January 2011

Snow Day Recipes

January 31, 2011 Breads
Snow Day Recipes

We’re interrupting your regularly scheduled Super Bowl Week to bring you a delicious compilation of Snow Day Projects. I just looked out my office window and snow is coming down – hard. According to the weatherman we’re supposed to get up to 21 inches of the white stuff between today and Wednesday. I should also [...]

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Small Plate: Super Bowl Week

January 31, 2011 Appetizer
Small Plate: Super Bowl Week

Game day is almost here – and that means lots of dips, chips, and wings.  I love that Super Bowl Sunday is the one day where appetizers and desserts are completely acceptable to be consumed in place of a regular meal. Score! So to kick-off this week (pun intended) here’s a round up of some [...]

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Trend #5: Artisan Cheeses & Craft Beers

January 28, 2011 Appetizer
Trend #5: Artisan Cheeses & Craft Beers

In 2011 it’s all about craft beers and artisanal cheese. It seems as though beer has become the next wine. Microbreweries across the country are creating some tantalizing brews, some as complex as an expensive bottle of wine. Microbreweries are leaving behind traditional beer methods and experimenting with some delicious ingredients – chocolate and coffee [...]

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Trend #4: Gourmet Hot Dogs & Brats

January 27, 2011 Dinner
Trend #4: Gourmet Hot Dogs & Brats

Hot dogs and brats are usually synonymous with baseball games, tailgating, and hot dog carts – not with the word gourmet. Well, get ready food lovers! In 2011 the hot dog and brat are getting a makeover. Chefs are dressing up the plain old dog and offering some tantalizing flavors such as the pickle dog [...]

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Trend #3: Bread Making

January 26, 2011 Breads
Trend #3: Bread Making

In Europe, bread (and carbs in general) is held in high regard. Parisians indulge in crusty baguettes, the Italians tear into discs of savory focaccia, and the Germans slice up loaves of dark, rich rye. For them, bread making is an art form that is enjoyed everyday. It looks as if this European view of [...]

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Trend #2: Pie

January 25, 2011 Dessert
Trend #2: Pie

It all started with the cupcake. These cakey confections took America by storm, launching an all out attack on the dessert scene. Cupcake-exclusive bakeries were popping up like daisies. These perfectly portioned treats were even taking over at weddings, replacing the all-mighty wedding cake. It seemed as if there was no getting rid of the [...]

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Trend #1: Meatless Mondays

January 24, 2011 Dinner
Trend #1: Meatless Mondays

The concept of Meatless Mondays started back in 2003, but slowly, steadily, it’s been gaining traction in the mainstream food scene. I predict that in 2011 Meatless Mondays will continue to invade the kitchens around the country. For those of you who don’t know, Meatless Mondays is a campaign focused on eating meat-free one day [...]

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Food Trend Week

January 24, 2011 Recipes
Food Trend Week

It happens every year – the food elite share their thoughts on what’s going to be hot in the food scene. From bacon to cupcakes, eating local to mom & pop restaurants, these food picks help shape what we eat and where we get our food. I’ve done a lot of research on the different [...]

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40 Before 40: The Perfect Exercise

January 24, 2011 Behind the Scenes
40 Before 40: The Perfect Exercise

Taste of Home is sponsoring a company weight loss program based on our new cookbook, The Comfort Food Diet. I asked one of the participants, Associate Web Editor Heather Gergen, to share with us her journey to a healthier lifestyle. I think I’ve found the perfect form of exercise. I can do it at home [...]

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Tailgating with a Slow Cooker

January 22, 2011 Appetizer
Tailgating with a Slow Cooker

It’s going to be a big weekend … football wise anyway. Between my beloved Packers playing the Chicago Bears, and the Pittsburgh Steelers taking on the New York Jets, football lovers across the country will find themselves firmly glued to their couches, hooting and hollering over their favorite teams. Because of all of this football [...]

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