National California Wine Month: What Could be More Natural?
It’s National California Wine Month, and it’s not just being celebrated in the Golden State. Nationally & internationally, there are those that carry a flame for California Wines. What can one say about California wines that isn’t good? California has the perfect sandy soil for the root systems of the vines to thrive. As well, being adjacent to the Pacific Ocean and its salty air moisture helps keep the humidity...
How to Make Rice Horchata + Video
Never had Rice Horchata? You need to… This is a traditionally Spanish beverage, typically made out of tiger nuts or rice. Divinely creamy with notes of cinnamon & vanilla, perfect with our without ice. You can find this beverage in many areas of Latin or Hispanic origins, like South America, Mexico, even Southern Texas & California. Kids & adults love this smoothie-style drink, and it would be perfect to serve for...
December Food Holidays & Events
Here are December Food Holidays & Events. Most of these holidays are based out of the USA, with others sprinkled in here & there. Find other months on The Year in Food Holidays & Events page. National Fruit Cake Month: Gluten Free Holiday Brandied Tiger Nut Fruit Cake Dark & Delicious Holiday Fruit Cake Browse Cake shows, Cake recipes Dark Brandied Christmas Fruitcake Haskap Barmbrack Bread Cooking Shows: Cake Recipes...
Podcast: Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Recipes with Kimberly on ‘Tim Denis in the Morning’
Did you miss the radio segment for some excitingly delicious Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Recipe Ideas from web chef Kimberly Turner on Tim Denis in the Morning – Newstalk 610 CKTB? No worries, you can catch the podcast right here, along with a complete list of cooking shows & recipes mentioned for this Cinco de Mayo menu. These recipes will have you wishing you hired a Mariachi band for such a celebration! Listen to the Podcast:...
Web Chef Review: Ontario Golden Delicious Apples at Harvest Barn Country Markets
The season for harvesting Ontario Golden Delicious Apples has come, and you should see the fantastic beauties at Harvest Barn Country Markets. These locally grown, golden delicious apples are at the perfect stage of ripeness now, all juicy and crunchy and d-e-l-i-c-i-o-u-s. They are ready for making mouthwatering pies, to pack in your childrens’ lunches, to bake – smothered in brown sugar and marshmallows, making tasty...
How to Make Chardonnay Peach Caramel Apples + Video
I am excited to show you How to Make Chardonnay Peach Caramel Apples! Caramel apples are very popular in the Fall, especially around Halloween, and they also make great treats for trick-or-treaters or Halloween parties. Gooey caramel along with a peach flavor, coating a fresh, crisp apple, these sweets are a winning recipe for both kids & adults. Despite the fact that Chardonnay grapes were used to make the vinegar we are using in...
How to Make Napa Valley Cherry Cabernet Caramel + Video
I am pleased to present a recipe for How to Make Napa Valley Cherry Cabernet Caramel, which I find to be unbelievably delicious. The caramel drizzle sauce is made using a cherry cabernet vinegar, which lends an intense cherry flavor and is a nice combination to the grilled fruit. The beautiful grill marks are something to behold on this brightly colored orange melon & citrus. Napa Valley Cherry Cabernet Caramel: On this night, I...
Web Chef Review: Napa Jack’s Citrus Herb Rub
Napa Jack’s Citrus Herb Rub is an exciting new seasoning for your grilling & roasting pleasure. It is a super tasty and delicious citrus herb rub from Wine Country Kitchens that imparts tons of flavor to steaks, pork chops, chicken, burgers, grilled vegetables, egg salad, chicken salad, green salads and even fish. Any number of other dishes can benefit from an extra kick of flavoring as well. When you are grilling outdoors,...
How to Make Kiwi Quinoa Salad with Shrimp
If you’re looking for something different & something healthy, then this Kiwi Quinoa Salad is one recipe you must try! Kiwis are also called Chinese gooseberries, and are from New Zealand & California with being available all year. The lovely, fresh, green color of the fruit is disguised by a hairy, dull green exterior. When sliced, they are very pretty with the intricate, dark circle of seeds in the middle. They look...
How to Bake Chiles Rellenos
Chiles Rellenos is a marvelous Mexican dish that’s great for dinner, but even better for breakfast! When I lived in California, I enjoyed this delicious treat with eggs for breakfast with my friends before we were off to work. They are so tasty – unforgettable! Chiles Rellenos originated in the city of Puebla, Mexico. How to Bake Chiles Rellenos: Type: Breakfast Recipe Serve with: cilantro & warm salsa Prep Time: 30 –...
How to Make Guacam-Olé: National Guacamole Day
National Guacamole Day is finally here! I love an excuse to make guacamole! Ingrid Turner Guacamole is a wonderful addition to almost all Mexican cookery. Varieties of Avocados: Avocados are native to the Americas, and are available all year long. There are 2 varieties: Hass Avocado – dark & bumpy-skinned, grow in California Fuerte Avocado – larger, green & smooth-skinned, from Florida My choice for guacamole would...
How to Roast Figs with Ricotta: National Fig Week
The 1st week of November is National Fig Week, and I’m sharing with you a recipe for Roasted Figs with Ricotta. There are hundreds of varieties of figs, and they come in many shapes, sizes & colors. In the USA, figs are grown mostly in California. Most figs are dried when purchased, but each year, we find more & more fresh figs at our local supermarkets. The two most familiar names of figs are Calimyrnas, and the...
How to Cook Linda’s Au Gratin Potatoes: National Potato Day
We are kicking off National Potato Day with a bit of a history lesson on the potato, and then we eat deliciously with a recipe for Au Gratin Potatoes. Quick Potato History: After its introduction from South America to Europe, it took over 100 years for the potato to become accepted. It was even longer before North America decided to accept it, when the Irish immigrants brought it to our shores. Now, it is a leading food harvested...
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