Posts Tagged ‘Margaret McSweeney’
Potato Paradise with Raghavan Iyer
“What I say is that, if a man really likes potatoes, he must be a pretty decent sort of fellow.” A.A. Milne,, English author of Winnie-the-Pooh books. When a cookbook includes a quote from A.A. Milne, you know it will be a classic treasure to keep in your kitchen. Raghavan Iyer, an accomplished and…
Read MoreHostess Hacks for the Holidays with Rachel Hollis
It’s that time of year again. Entertaining at home during the holidays. Rachel Hollis, celebrity event planner and founder of www.thechicsite.com provides great hacks for the hostess in her new book Upscale Downhome. With clients including Bradley Cooper and many other stars, Rachel Hollis will help you make your guests feel like VIPs without breaking…
Read MoreDorie Greenspan's Cookies: Making the World a Sweeter Place
Happy National Dessert Month! Let’s celebrate the deliciousness of desserts with Dorie Greenspan, the Queen of Sweetness. Her latest cookbook Dorie’s Cookies will inspire you to make batches of cookies you have never even tried. What about Meringue Snowballs and World Peace Cookies? Dorie shares tips from her kitchen and stories from her heart. Here…
Read MorePastry Perfection with Chef Sherry Yard
What’s the secret of a perfect mousse? The highly acclaimed Chef Sherry Yard shares stories from her heart and tips from her kitchen. It was a delightful honor to recently sit down for a kitchen chat with Chef Sherry at Women Chefs and Restaurateurs conference in Los Angeles. Thank you, Barbara Lazaroff for introducing us! Chef…
Read MoreMaking Vegetables the Star of Your Plate with The Vegetable Butcher
Are we all ready to make vegetables the star of the plate? Cara Mangini, author of The Vegetable Butcher teaches us how to select, prep, slice, dice and masterfully cook vegetables from artichokes to zucchini. Cara Mangini was one of the first vegetable butchers that Eataly New York hired. The Vegetable Butcher cookbook is a…
Read MoreCheers to Michigan Wines!
“Crisp, Fruit, Forward” describes the taste of Michigan wines. Discover the wine trails in Michigan and experience the vibrant and fruity flavors and varietals from the terroir of orchards that are now vineyards. If you are in the Chicago area on August 29th, come sample some of Michigan’s finest and award winning wines at the…
Read MorePut the World in Your Bowl with Robin Asbell
Are you looking for an easy way to serve a family meal and make everyone happy? One of the latest culinary trends is to serve all meals in a bowl. Robin Asbell, author of Great Bowls of Food will inspire you to put the world in your bowl with recipes featuring a variety of grains,…
Read MoreKatie Chin's Everyday Chinese Cookbook
“Everything I learned about life and cooking was in the kitchen with my mom.” In her latest book, Katie Chin’s Everyday Chinese Cookbook, Chef Katie Chin shares 101 delicious recipes and inspiring stories from her mother’s kitchen. Chef Katie Chin’s mother, Leeann Chin, moved from China to Minnesota with her husband during the 1950s.…
Read MoreChef Stephanie Izard and Inspiration at the Farmers Market
Are you ready to be inspired by Top Chef Stephanie Izard? As a member of Macy’s Culinary Council, she shares recipes, tips and her favorite ingredients for the home chef from the Green City Market to enhance delicious flavors of fresh produce. At a recent Macy’s Culinary Council event in Chicago, Chef Stephanie Izard made Marinated Sweet…
Read MoreAfternoon Tea with Eric Lanlard
Are you ready to bring the world to your tabletop with an Afternoon Tea? In his new cookbook, Afternoon Tea, Master Patissier Eric Lanlard shares his easy-to-follow recipes that will create special taste memories for your friends and family. Eric Lanlard has prepared special occasion cakes for the world’s top celebrities and royalty, including…
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