In 1842, a new style of beer was created. Originally brewed in the Bohemian city of Pilsen (in what is now the Czech Republic) these lighter-style lagers were created in protest of sthe heavy, bitter lagers that had been brewed be-fore. Pilsners use only partially malted barley (none of the roasted or smoked barley that […]

How to choose: Choose cauliflower with compact, creamy white florets and bright green leaves. Old specimens will have a yellowish tinge and tiny black mold spots. How to store: Refrigerate cauliflower unwashed (moisture speeds decay) in a plastic bag in the vegetable compartment. Shelf life: 5 days. Any longer and its flavor and odor may become too strong. […]

These potatoes are so large and filling that they could be considered a main entrée. The reason they are called overstuffed is that there is an extra baked potato to the stuffing mixture, but if these seem too large for you, then bake and mash only four (instead of the five used here), or use […]

The Family Meal: Home Cooking with Ferran Adria The Family Meal is the first home cooking cookbook by chef, Ferran Adria. It features nearly 100 delicious recipes by Adria that anyone can prepare, inspired by the dishes eaten every day by the staff at his legendary restaurant El Bulli, awarded World’s Best Restaurant five times. The […]

Wagshal’s Market can obtain a huge selection of exotic and wild game. Available frozen or fresh if given enough notice. See our selection of exotics. Get creative … Seared Antelope with Porcini Cream Sauce 1 1/2 lbs. bonelss Antelope loin 4 oz. Blue cheese Crust for Antelope 3 c. bread crumbs 1 1/2 c. toasted […]

What’s the oldest kitchen tool in your arsenal? Ganda Suthivarakom of Saveur explains why the following 9 items are essential in her kitchen and have been for years. Global Spear Paring Knife and Glestain Santoku 6+ years I think of this Global Spear Paring Knife as the extension of my index finger—the sharpness and thinness of […]

Mardi Gras means fat Tuesday, the culmination of the season between Christmas and Lent. Fat Tuesday falls on the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. During the 46-day Lent period, many Christians forego the eating of meat, either completely or on Fridays. They also traditionally give up a favored food, drink, or habit. Fat […]

In honor of the city that loves and lives to eat, we bring you recipes for po’boys, gumbo, red beans, and étoufée.   Shrimp Po’boy with Spicy Ketchup A New Orleans specialty, this famed French bread sandwich got its start during the railway strike in 1922. Restaurant owners Bennie and Clovis Martin offered any “poor […]

Cooking Up a Storm: Recipes Lost and Found from The Times-Picayune of New Orleans After Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, thousands of people lost their keepsakes and family treasures forever. As residents started to rebuild their lives, The Times-Picayune of New Orleans became a post-hurricane swapping place for old recipes that were washed away in the storm. The […]

Yield: About 8 to 10 servings Prep Time: About 3 hours (includes two inactive rise times) | Bake Time: 25 minutes Step by step images. For the Dough: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 8 ounces sour cream 5 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided into 4 tablespoons & 1 tablespoon Pinch of salt 1 package (2¼ teaspoons) active dry […]