GOOD TASTES.COOKBOOK Who would have thought we'd need a cookbook for using the toaster See intranet toaster and Video Toaster. (jargon) toaster - 1. The archetypal really stupid application for an embedded microprocessor controller; often used in comments that imply that a scheme is inappropriate technology (but see elevator controller). oven? Probably not most of us. But Lynn Alley, a freelance food and wine journalist who resides in San Diego San Diego (săn dēā`gō), city (1990 pop. 1,110,549), seat of San Diego co., S Calif., on San Diego Bay; inc. 1850. San Diego includes the unincorporated communities of La Jolla and Spring Valley. Coronado is across the bay. , apparently thinks so and has written ``The Gourmet Toaster Oven: Simple and Sophisticated Meals for the Busy Cook'' (Ten Speed Press; $18.95). With technology of this gadget having come a long way, the author shows unconventional and imaginative ways to prepare gourmet meals in it - offering 50 easy breakfast, lunch and dinner recipes with lots of enticing color photographs. The ovens are no longer just for browning bagels or heating up pizzas. If you're game, give Chocolate Lava Cake A lava cake is a type of cake (usually chocolate) with a filling (also usually chocolate) in the center. When cut open, chocolate "lava" runs out, like a volcano. A lava cake's , Beef and Vegetable Samosas, Macaroni macaroni: see pasta. and Cheese With Olive Tapenade ta·pé·nade n. A spread of Provençal origin consisting of capers, black olives, and anchovies puréed with olive oil. [French, from Provençal tapéno, capers.] Noun 1. , Yogurt Baked Chicken and Peanut Butter Cookies - to name a few - a whirl. Don't forget that the toaster oven is quick, convenient, easy to use and energy-efficient. - Natalie Haughton SCARE UP HALLOWEEN TREATS For some upscale Halloween candy treats that are good for party decorations, favors or prizes, pick up some of See's holiday offerings. A cute black decorated mini-pail is filled with a pair of solid milk chocolate ghosts and an 8-ounce bag of milk chocolate balls Chocolate balls are a spherical confection made of or dipped into chocolate. Other ingredients may include peanut butter. See also:
There's also a wire container topped with a hand-painted resin cat and pumpkin that's filled with milk chocolate foil balls ($7 for 6 ounces). And the Black Cat Box contains assorted pops, six sugar sticks and a few chocolate foil-wrapped balls ($4.75 for 7.5 ounces). Pick up these great gifts for Halloween lovers of all ages at See's Candies See's Candies is a manufacturer and distributor of high quality candy, particularly chocolate, in the western United States. It was founded by Charles See and his mother Mary See in Los Angeles, California in 1921. The company is now headquartered in South San Francisco, California. stores, or order by mail at (800) 347-7337. And just in case you're a food history buff or See's fan, you might enjoy the trivia and stories about the company (dating back to 1921, when the first shop opened) in ``See's Famous Old Time Candies: A Sweet Story'' ($14.95) by Margaret Moos Pick. The cover looks like a box of See's Candies. - N.H. CALLING CHICAGO DOG FANS If you're a fan of Portillo's hot dogs and beef sandwiches, now you don't have to take a trip to the windy city or Midwest to get your fix. A new location (the first outside of Illinois) of the popular Chicago restaurant just opened in Buena Park Buena Park (bwā`nə), city (1990 pop. 68,784), Orange co., S Calif.; inc. 1953. Food processing, the manufacture of aircraft, and tourism are important to the city's economy. at 8390 La Palma La Pal·ma An island of Spain in the northwest Canary Islands. Ave. So next time you're in the vicinity, stop by and give them a try. - N.H. A NIGHT AT THE AUTRY The Child & Family Guidance Center will be hosting a wine, beer and restaurant tasting event with live entertainment at the Autry National Center's Museum of the American West in Los Angeles from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday. Restaurants participating include Arnie Morton's the Steakhouse, Corner Bakery, Tam O'Shanter Inn and Maria's Italian Kitchen. Admission is $75 per person ($90 after Friday). For tickets, call (818) 739-5319, or go online to www.childguidance.org. - N.H. CAPTION(S): 2 photos Photo: (1) no caption (book: ``The Gourmet Toaster Oven: Simple and Sophisticated Meals for the Busy Cook'') (2) no caption (halloween See's candy) |
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