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News Feed: November 30, 2011

by jbfauthor on November 30, 2011

dessertHard cider makes a comeback throughout the country. [Culinate] As the Winter Beer Fest hits Seattle, here's a list of some of the best seasonal ales. [Seattle Beer News] The best homemade gifts are the ones you can eat. [Saveur] Uncovering George Washington’s personal beer recipe. [WSJ]

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Giveaway: The Food Lover's Guide to Wine

by JBF Editors on November 30, 2011

Food Lover's Guide to Wine

When Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg published The Flavor Bible three years ago, they gave home cooks the know-how they needed to graduate from by-the-book recipes to assured improvisation. And now with the JBF Award–winning duo’s recent release of The Food Lover’s Guide to Wine (Little, Brown), which is just as thorough and informative as its predecessor, home cooks can now match wine and food with equal aplomb. This essential guide includes a clearly organized list of flavor profiles for more than 250 grapes; a fascinating timeline of the history of wine in America; and valuable tips dispensed by the country’s best sommeliers, like Monkey Bar’s Belinda Chang and Barbara Lynch Gruppo’s Cat

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Recipe: Fried Chicken Biscuit Sandwiches with Wildflower Honey and Chile Flakes

by JBF Editors on November 29, 2011

Fried Chicken Biscuit Sandwiches with Wildflower Honey and Chile Flakes

Crunchy fried chicken hugged in a flaky biscuit—is there anything better? We dare you say otherwise after trying these satisfying biscuit sandwiches from Abraham Salum of Dallas's Komali and Salum. Instead of smothering the chicken with gravy, Salum glosses it with a chile flake–speckled honey. Get the recipe here.

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News Feed: November 29, 2011

by jbfauthor on November 29, 2011

A cold spring may yield exceptional wines for the Willamette Valley. [Oregonian] Chicago chef dares restaurants to serve healthy, kid-friendly meals. [Chicago Tribune] From chic to colonial: Washington D.C. restaurant, The Federalist, receives a makeover. [WP]

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Recipe Roundup: Braising

by JBF Editors on November 29, 2011

Braised Lamb Belly with Jalapeño Vinegar


You've chipped away at your leftovers, dreamed up countless ways to use up days-old turkey, and gotten your kitchen back in order. Now that the marathon of Thanksgiving and its aftermath are over, we're ready for some food from the set-it-and-forget-it school of cooking. Here are some of our favorite braising recipes.
 

Slow-Cooked Pork with Spanish Paprika and Sweet Spices Cardamom and pimentón give braised pork shoulder a whisper of smokiness. Braised Lamb Belly with Jalapeño Vinegar Prepared by Alexander Ong at this year's JBF Awards, this dish gets a jolt from a spicy vinegar that cuts through

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News Feed: November 28, 2011

by jbfauthor on November 28, 2011

Chefs create gourmet leftover turkey sandwiches. [LAT] Indian chef declares that "Indian food" is an American invention. [WSJ] The enduring appeal of Paula Dean. [NPR]

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On the Menu: Master of Modern Cooking

by jbfauthor on November 28, 2011

Homaro Cantu Thanks to talented chefs like Homaro Cantu, Chicago has emerged as the center for cutting-edge American cuisine. Cantu, who has become known for bringing food and science together in fascinating and delicious ways at his Windy City temple of modern cooking, Moto, is teaming up with Ben Roche and Matt Gundlach for an exciting, forward-thinking dinner at the Beard House this Wednesday. Click here to make a reservation. Hors d’Oeuvre Fried Chicken Waffles with Maple Syrup Cuban Pork Cigars Louisiana Crab Boil Pairing: Champagne Larmandier-Bernier Tradition 1er Cru Extra Brut NV Dinner Fish and Chips with Malt Vinegar, Tartar, and Seaweed Potato Pairing: Sutton Cellars Fizé Rosé of Carignane NV Fall Biosphere > Mushroom Dirt, Brussels Sprouts,

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On the Menu: November 26 through December 3

by jbfauthor on November 23, 2011

Tuesday, November 29, 7:00 P.M. Robert Foley Wine Dinner Named the 2007 Winemaker of the Year by Food & Wine magazine, Robert Foley’s Napa Valley portfolio attracts raves with every new vintage. His bold and expressive wines are a natural match for Rodney Einhorn’s modern approach to classic New American cuisine. Wednesday, November 30, 7:00 P.M. Master of Modern Cooking Thanks to talented chefs like Homaro Cantu, Chicago has emerged as the center for cutting-edge American cuisine. Cantu, who has become known for bringing food and science together in fascinating and delicious ways at his Windy City temple of modern cooking, Moto, is teaming up with Ben Roche and Matt Gundlach for an exciting, forward-

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Recipe Roundup: Thanksgiving Leftovers

by jbfauthor on November 23, 2011

turkey sandwich We had so much fun last year coming up with ideas for Thanksgiving leftovers that we thought we’d revisit the topic with a list of some of the best leftover-loving recipes out there. David Chang’s Soy-Braised Turkey, Mashed Potato Spring Rolls, Spicy Brussels Sprouts with Mint [F&W] Indian-Spiced Turkey Lentil Soup, Cranberry-

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News Feed: November 22, 2011

by jbfauthor on November 22, 2011

Don’t worry about it: Thanksgiving sides that make themselves in a slow cooker. [NYT] The evolution of the human jaw: how the foods we eat shape our bodies. [NPR]

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