GOOD TASTES.COOKBOOK Who can pass up a good Italian pressed sandwich, or panini Panini (pä`nēnē), fl. c.400 B.C., Indian grammarian. His Ashtādhyāyī [eight books] (tr. 1891) is one of the earliest works of descriptive linguistics and is also the first individually authored treatise on Sanskrit. , for a casual summer dinner? You'll find plenty of tempting suggestions in ``Simple Italian Sandwiches: Recipes From America's Favorite Panini Bar,'' by Jennifer and Jason Denton with Kathryn Kellinger (William Morrow; $21.95). The Dentons run ino and inoteca in New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of ; and Jason is partners with Mario Batali and Joseph Bastianich in Lupa Osteria Romano and Otto. The book also includes Bruschetta bruschetta Noun an Italian open sandwich of toasted bread topped with olive oil and tomatoes, olives, etc [Italian] (open-face crispy bread with topping, not pressed), Crostini (bite-size canapes, not pressed) and Tramezzini (crustless tea sandwiches), along with condiments, antipasti Antipasti can refer to:
n. A mild white Italian cheese that has a rubbery texture and is often eaten melted, as on pizza. [Italian, diminutive of mozza, a cut, mozzarella, from mozzare, , Basil Pesto and Peperonata; Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto, Red Onion and Fontina fon·ti·na n. A ripened cheese of variable texture and flavor, originally produced in Italy. [Italian.] ; Soppressata, Fontina and Arugula arugula or rocket Yellowish-flowered European herbaceous plant (Eruca vesicaria sativa), of the mustard family, cultivated for its foliage, which is used especially in salads. ; or Nutella, you'll be in panini heaven with sandwiches on ciabatta ciabatta Noun a type of bread made with olive oil [Italian: slipper] rolls, that after pressing, are about 1 inch thick. They can be made in minutes with minimal cooking. Use an at-home panini press or grill or lacking that, a grill pan or skillet in tandem with a foil-wrapped brick to weight the sandwich down. Just turn after three minutes to brown both sides. -- Natalie Haughton SWEET & SALTY GRANOLA BARS Finally, a granola bar that tastes decent -- not chalky and like cardboard. Kellogg's Crunchy Nut Sweet and Salty Granola Bars -- in chocolatey peanut or chocolatey almond flavors -- are delicious. We were pleasantly surprised, especially after all the bad bars we've sampled. Those who like the sweet and salty combination as we do will find these tasty and satisfying with good crunch and a chocolate coating on the bottom of the bars. Each 1.12-ounce bar has 150 to 160 calories, 7 to 8 grams fat (no trans fat) and 5 grams protein. If you're dashing out the door and have no time for breakfast, these portable bars would be a good stand- in -- or try them for a snack. Suggested retail is $3.39 per box of six bars. -- N.H. BON Bon Popular annual festival in Japan, usually observed July 13–15, in honor of the spirits of deceased family members and of all the dead. As at the New Year festival, the dead are believed to return to their birthplaces. APPETIT 50th CELEBRATION To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Bon Appetit magazine is hosting the Culinary & Wine Focus Beverly Hills, Sept. 8-9. The weekend will feature food and wine workshops and seminars along with a celebrity starlight dinner and a grand tasting with samplings from 50 restaurant chefs (i.e. Angelini Osteria, Table 8, Spago, Norman's, Providence, Ford's Filling Station, Grace, Campanile campanile (kămpənē`lē, Ital. kämpänē`lā), Italian form of bell tower, constructed chiefly during the Middle Ages. , A.O.C. and Lucques) and 50 wineries. Events will take place at various Beverly Hills hotels and locations. Tickets range from $35 to $350 per person, depending on the event. A shop, sip and stroll event along Rodeo Drive on Sept. 9, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. is free. For those who'd like to peek into the Bon Appetit Test Kitchen, a backstage tour is available at 11:30 p.m. Sept. 8 with a lunch, hosted by Barbara Fairchild, editor in chief. Tickets $125 (also includes a signed copy of the ``Bon Appetit Cookbook''). For more information or tickets, visit www.bonappetitfocus.com or call (888) 343-6287. -- N.H. TOP-RATED BLENDER In the market for a new blender? The July/August issue of Cook's Illustrated reveals the results of the magazine's blender test comparisons. L'Equip R.P.P., priced at $134, was the top-performing blender, while the best buy and second place went to the Braun PowerMax at $49.99. Go to www.shopping.com or www.theessentials.com for purchasing info. -- N.H. CAPTION(S): 2 photos Photo: (1) no caption (cookbook: ``Simple Italian Sandwiches: Recipes From America's Favorite Panini Bar'') (2) no caption (Kellogg's Crunchy Nut Sweet and Salty Granola Bars) |
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