"TheOregonian" news and stories
by Monika Bartyzel , Posted Sep 21st 2009 @ 12:00PM
Baking a grape tranforms its taste and texture in a variety of recipes.
The USDA has announced a new "Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food" initiative, connecting consumers with local and regional food networks.Considering kids' lunch the night before can save them from the oft-banned PB&J.
Rum isn't just good for cocktails -- it gives chicken a whole new island twist with Rum Chica Rum skewers.The color purple : picking and cooking purple produce, such as luscious basil and bell peppers.
With ready-made crepes , dinner can come together in half an hour, with a recipe for Chicken Dijon Crepes.
Filed under: In Sixty Seconds
by Monika Bartyzel , Posted Aug 17th 2009 @ 12:00PM
Move over, pizza! Grilled cheese sandwiches are sent to the outdoor grill. Rather than spending a fortune on premade custom spreads, take a few hours and make condiments that will last a month. Since they're all over the farmer's market, skip ho-hum green beans in favor of haricots verts . Those super-huge summer zucchinis make great relish. Wine picks : The Westrey "Willamette Valley" 2008 Pinot Gris is a notable find, and as is the 2007 Chinon Domaine Jean-Maurice Raffault.In this week's On Our Desk , the Oregonian likes the "Adaptable Feast" for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike, and loves the secrets of "Mother's Best." Recipes: Pork Chops with Blueberry-Ginger Relish and Stuffed Baby Eggplant with Bulgur, Feta, and Pine Nuts.
Filed under: In Sixty Seconds
by Monika Bartyzel , Posted Jun 8th 2009 @ 12:00PM
Strawberries are ripe for more than just whipped cream: They work well with lots of dairy like mascarpone, fresh ricotta and sour cream.
Baco Noir "Southern Oregon" is one of the state's best reds, and Nebbiolo d'Alba "Briccola" is an steal for an Italian red at $22.95.Lucini Gran Riserva Balsamico wins a taste test to determine a good and proper balsamic vinegar .
Cutting through the confusion, the Oregonian explains the terminology behind the different varieties of cream that clutter grocery shelves.
A recipe for Smoked Salmon Hash , which was once a breakfast favorite at Portland's Heathman Restaurant.
Instead of throwing your rhubarb in a pie, stir it into a chutney .
Fresh market fungi are perfect for crepes.
Small Bites nibbles on everything from Danny Meyer's new cocktail book "Mix Shake Stir" to the phenomenon of "pine mouth ."
Filed under: In Sixty Seconds
Most Popular Stories
The Takedown Hits Austin During SXSW - Bacon StyleRead More
Kitchen Gadgets that Remove the GuessworkRead More
Happy Birthday - What Can I Get You Folks?Read More
Drool Over This ...
http://xml.channel.aol.com/xmlpublisher/fetch.v2.xml?option=expand_relative_urls&dataUrlNodes=uiConfig,feedConfig,localizationConfig,entry&id=845895&pid=845894&uts=1267804529
http://www.aolcdn.com/ke/media_gallery/v1/ke_media_gallery_wrapper.swf
National Noodle Month
Delicious chicken breasts!
