Daily Digest: June 4, 2013
Michael Cimarusti's tips for preparing lobster. [LAT]
The history of the Big Gulp. [Smithsonian]
New findings suggest that the French owe their wine culture to Italy. [Business Insider]
Spanish beer commercial criticized for "careless" depiction of paella. [Time]
Fossilized teeth offer clues about ancient human diets. [NPR]... Read more >
Daily Digest: April 9, 2013
Maple syrup production gets a tech upgrade. [NPR]
Filtering process may leave traces of arsenic in beer. [NPR]
Should we thank Margaret Thatcher for soft-serve ice cream? [LAT]
Will the wine industry be the first victim of climate change? [WP]
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Recipe: Fava Bean and Langoustine Crostini
An elegant opener for your next dinner party, these crostini from Jim Burke of New York's Caffè Storico are topped with sweet sheep's milk ricotta, creamy fava beans, and lightly breaded and lemon-spritzed langoustines. If langoustines aren't available, use jumbo shrimp.
News Feed: May 12, 2011
Why you should embrace the kitchen scale. [Slate]
The Ultimate Melting Pot: chefs talk ethnic food at the JBF Awards. [EatTV]
Texas monitors school lunch with photo-based research project. [SF Examiner]
Starbucks a hot spot for white-collar criminals. [Atlantic Wire]
What to do with the season's first fava beans
Recipe: Radish and Fava Bean Tea Sandwiches
Details about the royal wedding menu remain hush-hush, though the New York Times reports that guests will be treated to a staggering spread of over 10,000 canapés instead of a sit-down meal. You can throw a majorly scaled-down toast to the new couple and make these dainty tea sandwiches from Andrea Lekberg of the Artist Baker in New Jersey. Get the recipe here.
Recipe: Fava Bean Purée
This simple but delicious purée from JBF Award winner Alice Waters showcases one of the darlings of spring produce: the fava bean. While the beans do require a bit of time and fuss (they must be shelled and then eased out of their skins), their creamy, fresh flavor and inviting color are worth the effort.
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