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Turkey 911, a Leftover Potluck and the First State Dinner - The New York Times in 60 Seconds

Sarah LeTrent — 2009-11-25T12:00:00+00:00

Filed under: Newspapers, In Sixty Seconds, Thanksgiving, Fall

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Mark Bittman's advice for Thanksgiving: "Just chill."
Since 1999, residents of Jamestown, R.I., have held a Thanksgiving leftovers potluck deemed the "Save the Best for Last" dinner the Saturday after Turkey Day.
Taking a clue from the Butterball Turkey talk-line, Sam Sifton will be answering reader questions until 3 p.m. Thursday.
How to carve that bird. No hacking allowed.
Urban food lovers learn how to hunt, butcher and cook their own meat to reduce the food miles between producer and consumer.
President Obama hosted the first state dinner for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of India, with a vegetarian menu prepared by Chef Marcus Samuelsson.

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Turkey, Turkey and More Turkey - The Chicago Tribune in 60 Seconds

Emily Farris — 2009-11-24T12:00:00+00:00

Filed under: Midwest Cities, Newspapers, In Sixty Seconds

Four turkeys. Photo: cobalt123, Flickr.

Simple tips for a hassle-free Thanksgiving.
Compound butters pack an amazing punch.
A pre-roasting milk bath is a good alternative to salt-brining your holiday bird.
But don't forget the gravy.
Here's an American culinary tradition you've probably never heard of: tomato pudding.
Cranberries are good for the adult kind of "sauce" too.
Should you have a catastrophe on the big day, try one of these turkey hotlines.
Add a Thai twist to turkey leftovers.

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Mashed Potatoes, Blue Cheese and Chocolate - The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review in 60 Seconds

Sarah LeTrent — 2009-11-23T12:00:00+00:00

Filed under: Newspapers, In Sixty Seconds, Thanksgiving, Fall

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Got milk? To make traditional mashed potatoes decadent enough for the holiday spread means one thing: heavy cream, and lots of it.
Chocolate isn't just for dessert. Take it from the Italians and try adding the "food of the gods" to savory pastas, soups, risottos and crostini.
Experts say the pumpkin shortage Libby's announced last week won't affect your pie this year, but next year may be a different story.
Pungent, bold-flavored blue cheese "can help satisfy your cravings for rich, creamy foods without the guilt."
Get out those planners -- Thanksgiving dinner is all a matter of good scheduling.

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Chefs, Cheese and Champagne - The Seattle Times in 60 Seconds

Emily Farris — 2009-11-20T12:00:00+00:00

Filed under: West Coast, Newspapers, In Sixty Seconds

Vegan mashed potatoes and gravy. Photo: chotda, Flickr.

Contrary to popular belief, Champagne prices are apparently dropping; here's how to buy.
If beer is more your style, here are some suggestions for what to pair with your Thanksgiving dinner.
And turkey basics from the USDA allow for more drink and less think next Thursday.
A columnist offers three steps to "fool-proof" gravy.
Local chefs share their favorite Thanksgiving recipes.
The Pacific Northwest Cheese Project, a blog about local cheeses, is now a book.
The Thomas Street Bistro runs more like a dinner party than a restaurant.

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Mini Cheesecakes, Recipe Boxes and Motivational Speakers -- The Baton Rouge Advocate in 60 Seconds

Hanna Raskin — 2009-11-19T12:00:00+00:00

Filed under: In Sixty Seconds

Photo: Rachel from
Cupcakes Take the Cake, Flickr.

Cookie exchanges are so passé in southern Louisiana, where swap-minded cooks are now trading cupcakes, cheesecakes, pralines and single slices of pound cake.
The potato is enjoying newfound popularity at tailgate parties, thanks to its terrific versatility and low cost. (But if you have cash to spare, the editors suggest pairing grilled potato kebabs with Zinfandel.)
The director of Baton Rouge's International Cooking Competition & Tasting Fair reports the festival is "getting bigger and better."
Corrine Cook extols the beauty of timeworn, taped-together recipe boxes and binders.
A motivational speaker inadvertently inspires a recipe for shrimp and corn sauté.

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Pears, Pierre Gagnaire and Losing the Pie Crust - The New York Times in 60 Seconds

Sarah LeTrent — 2009-11-18T12:00:00+00:00

Filed under: Restaurants, Newspapers, In Sixty Seconds, Thanksgiving

Photo: Emily Barney, Flickr.

Make sure the Thanksgiving preparations don't turn into an episode of "Hell's Kitchen" by following Mark Bittman's guide of 101 things to prepare in advance.
Lose the rolling pin with these homemade dessert suggestions. No fussy pie crust required.
"If it ain't broke, don't fix it" -- Melissa Clark challenges her family's traditional chestnut stuffing by cooking up three new stuffing possibilities to see if they can compete.
The Pour Blog admits "books about wine are no substitute for drinking wine." But these six book suggestions about wine can help readers better appreciate what they're drinking.
'Tis the season to cook and bake pears.
Legendary French chef Pierre Gagnaire is the latest three Michelin-starred to infiltrate the Vegas strip with his first restaurant endeavor in the U.S.

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Stationary Dining Cars, Vineyards and Low-Fat Cheese Dip - The Kansas City Star in 60 Seconds

Emily Farris — 2009-11-17T12:00:00+00:00

Filed under: Midwest Cities, In Sixty Seconds

Blue Cheese. Photo: dewet, Flickr.

Science claims that men really can drink women under the table.
An elderly couple commemorates Veteran's Day with homemade Danish Peppernuts.
At Parkville's Iron Horse your seating options are "car" or "caboose."
A roundup of festive, locally made foods, including some non-perishables.
A blue cheese dip made with turkey bacon, skim cheese and non-fat milk is not so bad for you.
A Missouri winemaker attempts Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Mourvedre, all on his 10-acre vineyard.
Students of the Broodmoor Bistro host a James Beard Night.

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Beer Batter, Bryan Voltaggio and Burgers - The Baltimore Sun in 60 Seconds

Sarah LeTrent — 2009-11-16T12:00:00+00:00

Filed under: Newspapers, In Sixty Seconds

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An inside look at Volt, the restaurant of Bryan Voltaggio -- a remaining contestant and one-half of the brothers Voltaggio on 'Top Chef Vegas.'
Inspired by a cupcake, a contemplation of eating with your hands: "There's an intimacy with your food ... that you don't get when you have the intermediary fork thingie."
As many are picking the perfect bird for Thanksgiving, food journalist Rob Kasper acquaints himself with heritage turkeys at a Baltimore County farm during their final days.
Aspiring to become a sommelier? Test your wine I.Q.
Cooking with wine? What about cooking with beer? From beer-battered to basted, a look at menu items from Baltimore restaurants that put a little hop into the recipe.
In light of the mass beef recall in early November, consumers are turning to small butcher shops, small cattle farms and gourmet grocers in search of a better burger.

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Charlotte Custard, Lasagna and Deep-Fried Turkey - The Mobile Press-Register in 60 Seconds

Hanna Raskin — 2009-11-13T12:00:00+00:00

Filed under: In Sixty Seconds

Photo: VirtualErn, flickr

What's more Southern than pecan pie? At Thanksgiving time, it's a blackberry jam cake with a dollop of Charlotte custard sauce.
Festival goers at Mamma Mia, Daphne's annual edible celebration of the Alabama town's Italian heritage, will be able to weigh in on their favorites this year, selecting a People's Choice winner.
Experts reveal a fail-safe recipe for deep-fried turkey: three minutes a pound at 340 degrees (and, for best results, don't bother with a newfangled electric turkey fryer).

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Tasty Tours, Thanksgiving Recipes and Famous Food Editors - The Los Angeles Times in 60 Seconds

Emily Farris — 2009-11-12T12:00:00+00:00

Filed under: West Coast, In Sixty Seconds

Stuffing. Photo: tiny banquet committee, Flickr.

In a city where it seems most everyone drives everywhere, two sisters lead a taste tour, on foot.
But a trip on the light rail can be just as delicious.
Now that Gourmet is gone -- and with it, Ruth Reichl -- Bon Appétit editor-in-chief Barbara Fairchild steps into the spotlight at Condé Nast.
A round-up of gravy and stuffing recipes from the Los Angeles Times' test kitchen.
Drinking juice at breakfast? You might as well be chugging soda.
Raising your child on a vegetarian diet? If so, meat may become the forbidden fruit.
Even though the picks may not be perfect, it's lime season in California.
Dining guide "EAT: Los Angeles 2010" hits bookstore shelves Dec. 1.

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Turkey Treasurers, Side Supporters and Po'Boy Preservationists - The New York Times in 60 Seconds

Sarah LeTrent — 2009-11-11T12:00:00+00:00

Filed under: In Sixty Seconds, Thanksgiving

Photo: Emily Barney, Flickr.

In defense of the bird, Kim Severson submits that all Thanksgivings stem from a good turkey.
In the battle of turkey versus sides, Julia Moskin makes her case for a smattering of sides, like Fiery Sweet Potatoes and Caramelized Corn with Fresh Mint, to beat the traditional appeal of the bird.
The wine panel selects five reds and five white wines to complement the Thanksgiving feast.
Sam Sifton awards Charlie Palmer's Aureole one star, describing it -- as New Yorkers say -- "meh."
At the New Orleans Po-Boy Preservation Festival on Nov. 22, po'boy preservationists raise awareness for the "endangered" signature sandwich.
With pears on the bottom and batter on top, Mark Bittman turns things topsy-turvy with his Pear Upside-Down Cake.

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Grocery Deals, Sweet Potatoes and PB&J - The Lawrence Journal World in 60 Seconds

Emily Farris — 2009-11-10T12:00:00+00:00

Filed under: Midwest Cities, In Sixty Seconds

Peanut butter & jelly sandwich. Photo: tamdotcom, Flickr.

If your plate is larger than 9 inches across, you're probably eating too much.
Many Kansans are quick to turn their noses up at turnips, but it seems everyone wants locally grown sweet potatoes.
A small-town barbecue-joint bartender made it all the way to the big time -- sort of. He went before Judge Judy in a carding case.
A mom on a budget hits three grocery stores to find the best deals.
One writer says the numbers don't lie when it comes to determining our national sandwich -- and he believes the clear winner is peanut butter & jelly.

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Good Reads, Rice Pudding and Melon Seeds - The Miami Herald in 60 Seconds

Hanna Raskin — 2009-11-09T12:00:00+00:00

Filed under: Newspapers, In Sixty Seconds, Food News

Candied apples.
Photo: tibchris, Flickr.

South Florida book clubbers are setting their tables to match their assigned reading, whipping up Jell-O salads in honor of "The Help" and making candied apples to celebrate "Water for Elephants."
Readers rush to the aid of a Pakistani ex-pat seeking to recreate his late mother's carrot rice pudding.
The Desperation Dinners team proves you can make faux maque choux in 25 minutes.
Dried mulberries and melon seeds line the shelves at a Persian grocery store in Plantation, Fla.

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Collards, Clay Pots and Hungry Men - The Philadelphia Inquirer In Sixty Seconds

Sarah LeTrent — 2009-11-06T12:00:00+00:00

Filed under: Newspapers, In Sixty Seconds

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Don't mourn the loss of the summer produce bounty. A guide to the dark leafy greens of fall -- like spinach, collards, Brussels sprouts, rainbow chard and savoy cabbage -- proves autumn has a cornucopia of seasonal vegetables.
Cookbook author Paula Wolfert reveals her sacred kitchen object, claiming she "never met a pot of clay she didn't like."
The common chickpea is spiced up with cumin, turmeric, coriander and cayenne.
Got a hungry man in your life? Lucinda Scala Quinn, author of "Mad Hungry, Feeding Men & Boys" offers ten tips for feeding men (and boys), like "don't ask if they're hungry" and "train them to fend for themselves." After the tips, she cooks up five guy-approved recipes, like "Flat Roast Chicken" and "Steak Pizzaiola."
Warm up with hearty stews as the weather cools down. Tomatillos, small green tomatoes popular in Mexican cooking, shine in a "lean, mean slow-cooker recipe" with beef eye of round and pinto beans.

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Soups, Steakhouses and Beer Samples - The Denver Post in 60 Seconds

Emily Farris — 2009-11-05T12:00:00+00:00

Filed under: Midwest Cities, Newspapers, America, In Sixty Seconds, Fall

Thai chicken soup. Photo: elana's pantry, Flickr.

Seven soup recipes from seven new cookbooks help Denver residents stay warm this season.
Seared scallops, salad and rib-eye are the way to go at the newly revamped Simms Steakhouse.
The Colorado Beer Festival descends on Colorado Springs this Saturday, and offers more than 70 beers to sample, as well as a designated-driver program.
The Wynkoop Brewery will hold its own Beers of the Year mini-festival on Saturday, also.
Dublin-made cream liqueur Coole Swan, which gets its name from Yeats' poem "The Wild Swans of Coole," is finally for sale in Colorado, and one food writer -- who claims it's the finest cream liqueur he's ever tasted -- couldn't be happier.
A "gastropub" opens in Cherry Creek, inspiring food critic Tucker Shaw to explore the etymology of the word.
A knife-wielding blogger discovers the bounty of the duck.

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Food Politics, Green Bean Casserole and Chopsticks - The New York Times in 60 Seconds

Sarah LeTrent — 2009-11-04T12:00:00+00:00

Filed under: Newspapers, In Sixty Seconds

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Trevor Corson, the author of "The Story of Sushi," says to step away from the chopsticks -- the proper way to eat sushi is with your fingers.
Joaquin Baca of the Brooklyn Star only serves up food he likes to eat -- including the Americana classic green bean casserole, updated with homemade mushroom soup and onion rings.
White House chef Sam Kass stirs pots and policy. When he's not preparing meals for the first family, he gathers with senior policy advisers to figure out how to improve the health of the country's children.
First Lady Michelle Obama makes a cameo on the Jan. 3 episode of "Iron Chef America" to raise awareness for the Healthy Kids Initiative -- and revealing that the secret ingredient is anything from the White House garden.
From Momofuku to Marco Canora, the roundup of this season's best new cookbooks is sure to take readers on an "edible adventure."
Sam Sifton's latest reviews Le Relais de Venise L'Entrecôte, the Parisian import to Midtown that relies on "the simplicity of salad, steak and fries, heavy on the salt and butter, rich as a cardiologist," and waitresses in what resemble French maid outfits.
The Minimalist, Mark Bittman, takes meatball madness to the Middle East with lamb, cumin, mint and bulgur.
Nostalgic for wine from their Vienna upbringing, Carlo Huber and Paul Darcy made it their mission to bring Viennese wines and wine culture to the United States.
Saltie, a tiny sandwich shop in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, serves up sandwiches "the Earl would approve."

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Scary Treats and Healthy Eats - The Kansas City Star in 60 Seconds

Emily Farris — 2009-11-03T12:00:00+00:00

Filed under: Midwest Cities, Newspapers, In Sixty Seconds, Halloween, Food News, Fall

Photo: Juushika Redgrave, Flickr.

A reporter and his daughter attempt to make their own Halloween candy and quickly vow to never do it again.
Kansas City kids collected more than 850 pounds of sweets on Halloween night and gave it all away to benefit a charity that provides braces to low-income youths. Rest assured, the candy didn't go to waste, but to troops overseas.
A recipe for a reduced-fat au gratin potato casserole pleases the palate.
At The Drop, a small plates restaurant on Kansas City's "Martini Corner," how you want to eat is almost as important as what you want to eat.
Sumo, a Japanese steakhouse in the suburbs, is a pleasant surprise with top-notch service, spicy salmon rolls and... spinning eggs?
A raw food enthusiast uses finds from her Halloween harvest for a semi-healthy Welsh rarebit recipe.

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Portugese Soup, Pub Grub and Guy Fieri - The Raleigh News & Observer in 60 seconds

Hanna Raskin — 2009-11-02T12:00:00+00:00

Filed under: Newspapers, Southern States, In Sixty Seconds, Food News

Linguica apimentada. Photo: Claudia midori, Flickr.

Recipe writer Debbie Moose laments not having linguica on hand for a proper caldo verde, a soup she swears is perfectly suited for fall in the Southeast.
Triangle-area foodies go gaga for a Puerto Rican eatery nestled in the rear room of a suburban tchotchke shop selling scented candles and Raggedy Ann dolls.
Just in time for college hoops season, a roundup of Durham and Chapel Hill sports bars worth visiting.
Ever want to tell Food Network star and TGIFriday's pitchman Guy Fieri where to go? The Observer reader who submits the best essay on which three area restos Fieri should patronize during his visit later this month will win two tickets to his show.

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Bloody Bites, Bacon Banter and Barrel-Aged Beer - The Chicago Tribune in 60 Seconds

Alexa Weibel — 2009-10-30T12:00:00+00:00

Filed under: Newspapers, In Sixty Seconds, Food News

The bacon buzz is still in full effect. Photo: Another Pint Please, Flickr.

A brief background on bloodsuckers, plus "a bloody fete Dracula would thirst for" -- creative fanger foods, pun intended.
When left home alone with the task of feeding trick-or-treaters, one columnist came to discover the marvelous match of red wine and chocolate.
Bacon banter has finally leveled out a bit, but isn't going anywhere anytime soon. However, a recent local event preceding April's Baconfest Chicago wowed porcine appreciators, with dishes like the pumpkin-bacon-waffle with pomegranate-glazed pork belly.
More than "junk food with a European pedigree," Nutella is a "vaguely wholesome" snack with an interesting background -- and can be made at home from scratch.
The Festival of Wood- and Barrel-Aged Beer takes place November 7, and pays tribute to a worthy beer trend on the rise.
A gallery of ten "superfoods" we should be consuming more of, from avocados and beets to chia seeds and dandelion greens.
Recipes: Comforting Chicken Pot Pie with Drop Biscuits ("the gustatory equivalent of curling up with your favorite blanket"); the luscious Vanilla Ice Cream with Bourbon Walnuts and Caramel; Slow-Cooked Pulled Pork and Spicy Slaw "warms up a Halloween party;" Sheila Lukins' Banana Cake.

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Plonkalooza, Pizza and Pumpkin - The Boston Globe in 60 Seconds

Alexa Weibel — 2009-10-29T12:00:00+00:00

Filed under: Newspapers, In Sixty Seconds, Food News

Pumpkin gnocchi. Photo: sonicwalker, Flickr.

As wine sales have dipped with the failing economy, the results of the annual Plonkalooza, which judges 50 local wines -- half whites, half reds -- priced at $12 or less, are more promising than ever.
L'Ecluse 16 in France's Alsace region serves "traditionally French [fare] with an inventive twist," with consideration of seasonal produce.
An interview with Boston "Rising Star" Jiho Kim, head pastry chef at L'Espalier.
A gallery guide on how to satisfy your "pumpkin palate," from its savory cameos in coffee and beer, to inventive pancakes, pastas and whoopie pies.
Reminiscent of collegiate endeavors, the Boston Globe goes on an informative pizza crawl, sampling everything from cheese-loaded dive pizzas to the upscale quality-ingredients of refined Italian eateries.
Restaurants: Jamaica Plain's Bon Savor serves French and South African cooking and is "as much about charm and personality as food;" "the coolest place in town," Trina's Starlite Lounge dishes up delicious bar fare; Barbara Lynch's flagship restaurant No. 9 "is still tops" for French and Italian seasonal cuisine.
Recipes: A brothy, vegetarian Mexican-Style Soup; a refined Cod Wrapped in Phyllo with Pea Puree; Apple-Plum Crumble with maple syrup and oats; a spicy-sweet Vietnamese Caramelized Chicken.

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