GOOD TASTES.COOKBOOK The editors of Cook's Illustrated Cook’s Illustrated is a bimonthly American cooking magazine founded and edited by Christopher Kimball and published by Boston Common Press in Brookline, Massachusetts. magazine became what they called ``culinary archaeologists'' to find the best recipes for traditional American food, and they have streamlined and compiled them for today's cooks in a hefty 448-page volume, ``American Classics'' (Boston Common
Boston Common is a popular public park in Boston, Massachusetts. Dating from 1634, it is the oldest city park in the United States. Its area is 50 acres (202,000 m²). Press; $29.95). Setting aside concerns like calories and fat, they sought to find the best ways to make more than 300 classics and old favorites like chili, baked beans baked beans Noun, pl haricot beans, baked and tinned in tomato sauce baked beans npl → judías fpl en salsa de tomate baked beans bake npl , onions rings, Chicago deep-dish pie Noun 1. deep-dish pie - a pie made of fruit with rich biscuit dough usually only on top of the fruit cobbler pie - dish baked in pastry-lined pan often with a pastry top , coconut cream pie and baked beans. Recipes were extensively tested. The explanations of the dishes are often witty and detailed, proof the editors see their readers as intelligent gourmands. ``Since we are a nation of immigrants,'' says Christopher Kimball, the magazine's founder and editor, ``American classics don't form a unified cuisine. Yet I would vouch for these timeless recipes from the standpoint of flavor - each one is packed with it.'' In addition, the book includes dozens of equipment ratings and taste-test results of supermarket ingredients. Also, answers are provided to numerous cooking questions, including how to keep lemon meringue pie from weeping. A must-have volume for anyone into our nation's cooking traditions - and a good reference, too. - Staff and Wire Services NEW DeKuyper has just introduced a new liqueur liqueur (lĭkûr`), strong alcoholic beverage made of almost neutral spirits, flavored with herb mixtures, fruits, or other materials, and usually sweetened. The name derives from the Latin word to melt. - Tropical Pineapple - to jazz up and lend the flavor of the islands to drinks and other creations. Particularly appealing is the sour, not overly sweet pineapple flavor. Tasters gave it a thumbs up. A few ideas for using: Combine one part pineapple liqueur with one part orange vodka and serve straight up in a martini glass garnished with a wedge of pineapple. For a pineapple margarita, combine the liqueur with some margarita mix and serve on the rocks. Or add a splash of the liqueur to mixed fresh fruits for dessert or drizzle the liqueur over ice cream (add some fresh berries, if desired). It would also be great baked in cakes or used to moisten pound cakes in a layered trifle. Give the liqueur a whirl if you're looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. something new and trendy. Look for the product in 750-milliliter and 1-liter bottles with a suggested retail price of around $7 to $8 and $11 to $12 respectively. - Natalie Haughton WAFFLE See WAFL. CONES If you love those waffle cones found in ice cream stores (the aroma is enticing), now you can make your own at home in just two minutes with the 7 1/2-inch round Chef's Choice WaffleCone Express. Once heated, the unit's nonstick non·stick adj. Permitting easy removal of adherent food particles: a frying pan with a nonstick surface. nonstick Adjective surface will bake the cone to the color desired. The unit stores upright to save space and comes with a cone- rolling form and recipes. It's available for $49.95 from the Sur La Table Sur La Table, Inc. is a privately held American retail company based in Seattle, Washington, that sells gourmet cooking utensils and related merchandise, such as appliances, food, and cookbooks. catalog. Waffle Cone Mix (48 ounces) is $13.95. Call (800) 243-0852 to order. - N.H. A LITTLE RUB WILL DO IT Los Angeles radio show host Jamie Gwen recently launched three spice rubs - Brown Sugar and Cracked Pepper (a sweet and spicy blend); Original Seasoning Blend (an all-purpose seasoning); and Southwestern Chile Rub (a spicy mix of dried chiles and other spices). They are MSG-free and available in large plastic jars (you may want to split them with a friend or neighbor unless you cook constantly) ranging from 15 to 18 ounces with a suggested retail of $4.99 each. Look for them at Smart & Final stores. Give them a try on fish, ribs, chicken, meats, veggies Veggies of Nottingham, also known as Veggies Catering Campaign, is a campaigning group based in Nottingham, England, promoting ethicalbum alternatives to mainstream fast food. and more. - N H. BELATED BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Although Julia Child's 90th birthday was Aug. 15, more than 20 Los Angeles-area chefs will be celebrating it at a luncheon Sept. 22, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Four Seasons Beverly Hills Hotel The Beverly Hills Hotel is a hotel in Beverly Hills, CA, at 9641 Sunset Boulevard. It was opened on May 12, 1912 and started by Margaret J. Anderson and her son, Stanley S. Anderson, who had been managing the Hollywood Hotel. . A few of the chefs cooking include Nancy Silverton (Campanile campanile (kămpənē`lē, Ital. kämpänē`lā), Italian form of bell tower, constructed chiefly during the Middle Ages. ), Suzanne Goin (Lucques), Suzanne Tracht (Jar), Celestino Drago (Drago) and Michael Cimarusti (Water Grill). Proceeds from the event will benefit KCET KCET Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo (Japan) KCET Kamaraj College of Engineering and Technology . Festivities fes·tiv·i·ty n. pl. fes·tiv·i·ties 1. A joyous feast, holiday, or celebration; a festival. 2. The pleasure, joy, and gaiety of a festival or celebration. 3. will include a silent auction and a panel discussion including Child and Jacques Pepin. Each guest will receive an autographed copy of Child's book, ``Julia's Kitchen Wisdom.'' Tickets range from $300 to $1,000 per person, depending on seating location. For reservations, call (323) 953-5800. - N.H. DINING OUT In an effort to broaden its appeal, Tournesol, a French restaurant in Sherman Oaks, has revised its menu, offering a daily three-course lunch for $9.95 and adding a $1 option of a glass of wine, a salad, a soup or a dessert with each a la carte entree at both lunch and dinner. Only one of these $1 additions can be chosen with each main course ordered. Also, Tournesol has initiated a frequent-diner program that rewards customers with up to a 30 percent discount on meals, allows specific tables to be reserved, previews of seasonal menu changes, wine tasting invitations, occasional free food and other benefits. On its current dinner menu with a more bistrolike approach, a dozen starters range from $4.75 to $8 and entrees are priced from $14.25 to $22. Tournesol is located at 13251 Ventura Blvd., Studio City. Reservations and information: (818) 986-3190. - Larry Lipson CAPTION(S): 4 photos Photo: (1) no caption (``American Classics'') (2) no caption (Chef's Choice WaffleCone Express) (3) no caption (DeKuyper liquer Tropical Pineapple) (4) no caption (Brown Sugar and Cracked Pepper) |
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