Archive for June, 2007

Lavender, that soothing herb most closely associated with spa treatments and sachets is increasingly making appearances on the grocery shelf. Products ranging from lavender-infused honey to chocolates, teas and more are being marketed across the board, and for good reason.
From desserts to savory dishes, lavender the aromatic member of the mint family, adds a fresh, slightly sweet [more...]

Mary Micucci, known as the “Epicurean Spielberg,” and the woman credited with creating the party planning industry 30 years ago, is gearing up for summer by sharing some must-have tips she uses to wow stars at events ranging from Hollywood’s hottest film premieres to the GRAMMY® Celebration.
 
The brainchild behind Los Angeles-based Along Came Mary Productions, [more...]

TIME magazine did an interesting spread on what 16 families ate for a week. The cost of feeding various families around the world went from $5 to $500 for a week.
Guess which country picked mayonnaise sandwich as one of their favorite foods?
So as a country, do you think we are what we eat?
What’s on your [more...]

This delicious summer recipe is courtesy of Mimi’s Cafe.
Summer means more outdoor grilling. If you’re looking for more than hot dogs and hamburgers but still want an easy, impressive menu to share with a friend or double for more friends — then the grilled shrimp and fresh asparagus drizzled with creamy basil pesto atop toasted [more...]

Two enterprising people in Santa Clara Valley, Calif. whipped up a batch of jam and voila! they became famous. So famous that Food & Wine magazine came calling and posted a little blurb about their delicious rare jam in the February 2007 issue.
Their limited edition success is based on the Blenheim apricot which is becoming [more...]