Lin-Mint vs Shamrock Shake
Two March shakes go head-to-head
With the surge in popularity of all things Lin, Shake Shack has introduced a new Jeremy Lin-Mint milkshake. Chocolatey with a hint of mint, the shake takes on another mint-flavored milkshake popular this time of year, McDonald's Shamrock Shake. The Shamrock Shake, once a limited menu item from Mickey D's, has exploded in popularity thanks to nostalgic 20- to 30-year-olds and growing availability. Ironically, both mint shakes are both somewhat March-themed, as we grow closer to both NCAA...
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New York Getaway
We'll fly you and a lucky guest to New York, where you'll saunter from one coveted destination to the next on a weekend romance with Manhattan's best. Dinner at celebrated Michelin restaurant Jean...
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Presidential Dinner Menus, part 2
Today is President's Day and we're continuing on last week's presidential food article. Today's piece documents the food trends and presidential menus from the 1980s through today. These decades...
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What We've Been Reading
Alright, call me biased, but once I see any blog with a connection to France (and especially a food blog!) I swoon. This week's featured blog, Cooking in Sens, is in a sense an ode to living in...
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Meat-It's What's for Dinner
15 commentsTonight started two weeks of “Meat”-beef, pork, lamb and veal. I had a picture in my head of Tim Allen grunting like a caveman while grilling a 72 oz. Porterhouse steak when I walked into class. Men do tend to love their red meat, and I do... Read more »
Presidential Dinner Menus, part 1
4 commentsPresident's Day is just around the corner. Rather than bringing you standard recipes for "American" food like apple pie and hamburgers, we've put together a list of of popular food trends from the 1950s through today, with explanations of how... Read more »
How to Make Red Velvet Cake
13 commentsWith the recent cupcake and whoopie pie sensations, red velvet-style desserts have become incredibly popular. The cake’s dense, moist texture and rich chocolate flavor set it apart from other more traditional cakes. And while both cakes and... Read more »
What We've Been Reading
2 commentsThe promise of a blog dedicated to sharing experiences of a young newlywed couple to friends and family is not one which necessarily includes a high level of quality. To stumble across a blog making that promise and doing it well is a treat in... Read more »
How to Cook Poultry, Part 2
0 commentsWeek two of poultry was an interesting class. The reason? BRAISING!! This week was all about the wet, slow cooking of poultry. Braising is a wet, low temperature cooking technique which tenderizes tough cuts of meat, just like stewing! Well,... Read more »
Easy Valentine's Day Meals
0 commentsWith so many people going on dates or spending the evening with friends, Valentine's Day is one of the most dining out-friendly holidays of the year. But what if you and your sweetie prefer staying in?There are plenty of delicious and festive... Read more »
Best Valentine's Day Chocolates
5 commentsEnter any local grocery or drug store and you will be bombarded with bright red hearts, fuzzy pink bears and “I love you” messages of all kinds. Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and stores everywhere are stocking up with sweets and... Read more »
What We've Been Reading
1 commentPalatschinken are light, thin pancakes much like crêpes, hailing from Austrian and Bavarian traditions. They are scrumptious alone or filled with decadent sweets and fruit, perfect for brunch or a light dinner. And what makes them so important?... Read more »
How to Cook Poultry
3 commentsChicken is the most popular main course in the country, but there are a lot more fowl choices out there than just the standard 3-4 pound broiler/fryer that we all know and love. There is a correlation between size, age, tenderness and flavor of... Read more »
5 Best Pasta Dishes
4 commentsPasta is a dinner staple. It's simple enough for hectic weeknight meals, can be elegantly dressed up for date night dinners at home, and is basic and tasty enough to be attractive to even the pickiest of eaters. Really, what choosy eater out... Read more »
Zagat Giveaway
DedicatedTouted as the “gastronomic bible” by the Wall Street Journal, the Zagat guidebook has vouchsafed extraordinary epicurean experiences since its distribution began in 1986. Now, the Zagat name and the burgundy sticker that bears it span the... Read more »