Archive for November, 2009
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Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks !
On Sale Now: “The 2009 Holiday Charity Firesale“
A Percentage of Each Sale Goes to
The Toys For Tots Foundation
Just in time for the holidays, you can get America’s Best Selling Copycat Cookbooks for a deeply discounted price and help a great cause!
Act now and get your order delivered in time for [...]
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My Thanksgiving Dinner
Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks !
This year was a pretty small Thanksgiving for us. With the help of my wonderful Aunt Peggy, I cooked thanksgiving dinner at my house. It was only my aunt, grandma, brother and I–but we still prepared a FEAST! We made a traditional roast turkey stuffed with my Aunt Peggy’s famous [...]
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Tom’s Turkey Stock & Soup
Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks !
So many leftovers from Thanksgiving! I’ve been stuffing myself on leftovers ever since the big day. Today, I finally had some free time to make some turkey soup. I used mostly leftover ingredients in my soup. I had a ton of leftover corn and green beans, so I threw that [...]
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The Cheap Gourmet: Final Two Days to Enter the November Giveaway
Submitted by The Cheap Gourmet
It’s hard to believe November is almost over. Seems like only yesterday it was Halloween, now we’re rapidly moving toward December. As mentioned earlier, The Cheap Gourmet is giving away a fabulous Holiday Greeting Card Gift pack consisting of 10 “Merry Christmas“, 5 “Thank You” and 10 “Happy New Year” cards. [...]
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Once Upon a Cookie
Submitted by Wine Reviews from the Wine School
by Beth Case
On a recent NPR program featuring Nigella Lawson, Ms. Lawson said that food gifts are her favorite gifts – both to give and to receive. She went on to speak about how sharing food with friends and family around the holidays – in the form of [...]
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The Weekly Wine Tweets
Submitted by Wine Reviews from the Wine School
by Keith Wallace
Update: Wine School of Philadelphia featured on NPR http://bit.ly/8s81iQ #
Update: HAPPY THANKSGIVING! http://bit.ly/6If8E5 #
Update: and the award goes to… http://bit.ly/8WQ1EX #
Update: Wine Spectator’s Top 100 of 2009 http://bit.ly/4teTsT #
Happy Thanksgiving http://aweber.com/b/1PRic #
Update: The Weekly Wine Tweets http://bit.ly/087lL3l #
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and the award goes to…
Submitted by Wine Reviews from the Wine School
CIA announces inductees to the Vinters 2010 Hall of Fame.
2010 Inductee Randall Grahm of Bonny Doon
(From Wine Business News)
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Greens Are Good For You
Submitted by Barry’s Wine Notes & Memories
As a child my mum told me to eat my ‘greens’(vegetables)…so I would grow up strong.
It is the fluid ‘greens’ that interest me nowadays….
Old and new……the first of about 15 GV’s I have purchased….they age…no doubting that…
F. X. Pichler Grüner Veltliner
Smaragd Kellerberg 2003
Wachau, Austria
Elegant smokey aroma…pears..the palate is RICH…creamy [...]
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Wine Spectator’s Top 100 of 2009
Submitted by Wine Reviews from the Wine School
by Beth Case
Columbia Crest’s Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley Reserve 2005 ranks number 1 at 95 points (and $27). The entire Wine Spectator list published here.
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Best Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe Resources
Submitted by The Cheap Gourmet
Thanksgiving is rapidly approaching and many of us are in need of outstanding recipes that will impress our guests and provide a moist, tender turkey. Today, I’d like to share my favorite Thanksgiving turkey recipe resources and hope they help you find the perfect recipe for your holiday feast.
Top Five Thanksgiving [...]
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Spontinuety!!!
Submitted by Barry’s Wine Notes & Memories
Spontinuety brings rewards…..4.30 pm…a call from friend Volker…he was alone and was going to our local eatery….did I fancy joining him…the thought of two good bottles, some fine food and friendly banter made me say yes..so he brought the white…and I drew the red out of my cellar.
Dilectum 2007
Rueda, [...]
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Jonathan Newman is Back!
Submitted by Wine Reviews from the Wine School
by Beth Case
Former Chairman of the PLCB and wine entrepreneur is back in the saddle and ready to make great and affordable wines available to Pennsylvania restaurants and consumers alike.
Newman Wine & Spirits has been operating since 2008 and its portfolio is based on taste, price, and background. [...]
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Beaujolais Nouveau Day!
Submitted by Wine Reviews from the Wine School
by Beth Case
And this is what I’m drinking. A perfectly delightful cru Beaujolais available at the PLCB (I found it at the Snyder Street store) for less than $14.
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Thanksgiving Healthy Holiday Cooking Menu Planner
Submitted by The Cheap Gourmet
It’s hard to believe Thanksgiving is only six days away! If you are looking for healthy alternatives to traditional holiday fare, I’d like to share The Cheap Gourmet Thanksgiving Healthy Holiday Cooking Menu Planner.
The Thanksgiving Healthy Holiday Cooking Menu Planner includes recipes fit for a feast. Recipes range from appetizers to [...]
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My New Look!
Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks !
I have been wanting to upgrade the look of my blog for awhile now. This morning I finally found some time to implement my new blog template design. I hope you find it easy to navigate. I welcome any and all feedback, so please feel free to leave me [...]
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Cranberry Muffins
Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks !
2 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup cranberries
3/4 cup 1% milk
1 large egg
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Coat nine 2 1/2 inch muffin cups with non-stick cooking spray. In large bowl stir in first five ingredients until blended. In small bowl whisk [...]
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Cranberry Orange Bread
Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks !
2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons melted butter
2 tablespoons hot water
1 cup coarsely cut cranberries
1 egg,slightly beaten
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup chopped nuts
grated rind of 1 orange
Sift dry ingredients together. Add egg, melted butter, orange juice and hot water. Mix only [...]
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Turkey Vegetable Fajitas
Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks !
4 Flour Tortilla, 10″
3 Sweet Peppers, Green, Red – cut into strips
1/4 Cup Soy Sauce
2 tablespoons Sugar
1 Onion, Medium, Chopped
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
3 Garlic, Minced
1 tablespoon Cornstarch
1 tablespoon Olive Oil
1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper, Crushed
12 Oz Turkey Breast, Thin Strips
Wrap tortillas in foil; warm in a 300 degree F oven about [...]
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Black Is Black
Submitted by Barry’s Wine Notes & Memories
The title reminded me of this 60’s classic….back when people could sing and there was a melody! Los Bravos.
The Luckerts believe in tradition…but they don’t belong to the Franken Wine Authority…they choose their own way…and that is shown by this wine. Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot…not the norm for this [...]
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Patron Saint For Burgers?
Submitted by Barry’s Wine Notes & Memories
When you talk about Hamburgers…you would normally think of the chains that offer the product….and occasionally my wife and I sneak in the back door to indulge…just don’t quote me on this information! This post is more about my wife’s version….which can’t be eaten with the hands…well..it could be..but [...]
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Ellwanger Hits The Spot
Submitted by Barry’s Wine Notes & Memories
The most memorable wines don’t have to necessary be blockbusters…or even the top wines of any vineyard…sometimes it is the simple moment when you catch the wine just as it is so appealing.
Jürgen Ellwanger
Spätburgunder trocken 2001
Württemberg, Germany
After the very good Drautz-Able 2001 tasted recently..the sight of another from the [...]
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Cheese Stuffed Tomatoes
Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks !
6 large tomatoes
1 cup cooked white rice
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon marjoram
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a shallow baking dish. Cut off top 1/4-inch of each tomato and set the tops [...]
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Free Cranberry Cookbook
Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks !
Just in time for the holiday season, I have a special free cookbook to offer for a limited time. This cookbook features over 65 delicious cranberry recipes. You will add a little excitement to this years holiday spread when you prepare one of these recipes with your meal.
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Sausage and Cabbage Soup
Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks !
Ingredients:
1 small cabbage, cored and shredded
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 lb. spicy pork sausages
2 zucchini
6.5 cups chicken or beef stock
salt and black pepper, to taste
1 lb. daikon radish, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
Bring a large pot of water to the boil. Add the cabbage. When the water returns to a [...]
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Share A Recipe & Win A Prize
Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks !
I am trying to get the word out about my new Google Group:
Family Dinner Ideas & Recipes
To help spread the word, I am having a contest and will be giving away kitchen prizes worth up to $20.00.
It is easy to win!
All you have to do is:
1. Join my Google Group
2. [...]
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