Potlucks, Pollan and Pilaf - The Chicago Tribune in 60 Seconds
by Monika Bartyzel (Subscribe to Monika Bartyzel's posts)
Posted Oct 6th 2009 12:00PM
Filed under: In Sixty Seconds
- Sometimes seasoning to taste shouldn't be a spray of salt, but rather a splash of vinegar.
- Critics say that California chardonnay is becoming the bland "indecision beige of the wine world."
- Entertaining at home doesn't need to be an expensive affair or scattered potluck. Some hosts are having fun with team cooking.
- Three pros share party-hosting tips like pasta experimentation and budget cuts of meat.
- Michael Pollan is becoming a phenomenon?
- The Tribune's Cookie Contest will land one lucky baker $200 at Williams-Sonoma.
- Chicago food and drink events.
- Recipes: Mini Currant Scones, Orzo and Brown Rice Pilaf, Cherry Tomato-Walnut Pizza.
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