by jbfauthor on February 08, 2011
Treat your valentine to a romantic afternoon tea prepared by an all-star group of New York chefs. (
See the full lineup here.) The incredible talents collaborating on this feast will tempt diners with a decadent selection of delicate savories and tempting sweets. Check out the menu below, then
click here to secure your spot.
Sweets
Plain and Chocolate–Sweet Herb Scones with Kumquat Marmalade
Irish Tea Brack
Petits Fours Glacés
Lemon–Lavender Jewels
Miniature Mallomars (Get the recipe!)
Dark Chocolate–Dipped Cinnamon Meringues
Pear–
by jbfauthor on February 07, 2011
WHAT? A good Host. The Aztecs revered this mighty grain, using it in religious rituals to make what Barbara Grunes and Virginia Van Vynckt, authors of
All-American Waves of Grain, liken to a Holy Communion wafer. The carnivorous sun-worshippers would combine the tiny grain with a liquid mixture that sometimes contained blood, form the concoction into cakes, and use the cakes in religious ceremonies. People who ate these cakes believed they were eating the flesh of the gods. Not surprisingly, the Spanish didn't approve of this custom, nor of the Aztecs generally. The conquistadors wiped out Aztec civilization and for good measure destroyed many acres of amaranth. For the next four centuries, the grain was practically unknown. Rediscovered a couple decades ago, it is now highly touted for its healthful properties. Amaranth greens, which taste similar to spinach, are edible, as are the seeds (which are sometimes ground to make flour). Many natural food stores
by jbfauthor on February 07, 2011
These rose petal–flecked cookies have a wonderful crumbly texture and a delicate sweet, floral flavor. Chef Shuna Lydon says, “Shortbread keeps for two weeks in a tightly sealed container lined with parchment paper, at room temperature. But I prefer to eat mine fresh from the oven, warm, with strong black milky tea.”
by jbfauthor on February 04, 2011
Here’s what’s happening at the Beard House next week:
Tuesday, February 8, 7:00 P.M.
Elegant Vineyard Getaway
Located amid rolling hills that evoke Italy’s Piedmont region, Palladio at Barboursville Vineyards has been referred to by food writer John Mariani as “one of the finest and most authentic Italian restaurants in the United States.” Chef Melissa Close Hart’s extraordinary cuisine pairs beautifully with the wines produced at the vineyard by winemaker Luca Paschina.
Wednesday, February 9, 12:00 noon
Beard on Books
In
Appetite for America: How Visionary Businessman Fred Harvey Built a Railroad Hospitality Empire That Civilized the Wild West Stephen Fried traces United-States history through the development of Fred Harvey
by jbfauthor on February 11, 2010
Our fascination with aphrodisiacs is nothing new. Mankind has been on the hunt for libido-fueling foods since, well, the birth of man, and our desperation can occasionally venture beyond good taste. For example, Aphrodite, the goddess of love in Greek mythology, considered the brains of a certain animal to be arousing. Can you guess which one?
A. Beetle
B. Panther
C. Snake
D. Sparrow
See if you answered correctly—and check out our full list of aphrodisiac trivia—by
clicking here.
by jbfauthor on February 11, 2010
We’ll always love the tried and true chocolate and roses, but this year we’re excited for something extra on Valentine's Day: a sexy menu from the renowned team from Jean-Georges Vongerichten's Spice Market. Chef Anthony Ricco’s reinvented Asian fare will be on display, as well as tasty sweets by the restaurant’s original pastry chef, Pichet Ong. Check out the menu below (warning: heart palpitations may occur):
Shaved Tuna with Chili Tapioca and Coconut-Lime Broth
Spiced Chicken Samosas with Cilantro Yogurt
Cod with Malaysian Chile Sauce and Thai Basil
Red Curried Duck with Pineapple Sambal
Tropical Fruit Sundae with Passion-Fruit Foam and Basil Seeds
Ovaltine Kulfi with Spiced Chocolate Sauce and Muckwa
Chocolate Cupcake with Salted Caramel and Vietnamese Coffee
To view the entire menu, visit the official event page.
Homegrown mushrooms. [WSJ]
Pop-up restaurants change diners' (and chefs') perceptions of dining out. [Boston Globe]
Plan ahead for DIY Valentine's Day gifts. [LAT]
Ruth Bourdain is Slash Food's questionable "sexiest chef" in reader poll. [Slash Food]
Serious Eats' favorite NY buffalo wings.
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