'World Foods'
Night in Bangkok-Couples Cook:Manhattan Beach
Closed Published by Karyn Zoldan August 11th, 2007 in Cooking Schools, World Foods.
The South Bay School of Cooking presents:
What could be more romantic than learning to make exotic Thai food with someone you love?
It takes two to make banana leaf wrapped prawns, Tom Ka Gai-chicken in coconut milk, pad see yew noodles, fragrant jasmine rice, and the show-stopping torched pineapple with coconut sorbet.
You may bring wine to share.
Cost: …
[more...]Cooking Class: Paella and Sangria – Manhattan Beach, Calif.
Closed Published by Karyn Zoldan July 6th, 2007 in Cooking Schools, Entertaining / Parties, World Foods.Spend a leisurely morning preparing a lavish meal of Spain’s favorite dish — paella.
The exotic aroma of saffron complements the finest seafood, chicken, sausage and rice. Sip fruity sangria while munching on Spanish cheese with quince paste, olives, and paella.
The cost is $79 per person and it all happens at the South Bay School of Cooking. This …
[more...]What’s on your Food Shopping List?
5 Comments Published by Karyn Zoldan June 26th, 2007 in Family Traditions, Food for Thought, World Foods.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 shopping list …
[more...]Americans Concern With Food Safety Not Shared By All Cultures
2 Comments Published by Mary Johnson May 13th, 2007 in Food for Thought, Opinions, World Foods.With the recent scandal regarding China and the melamine in pet food, we Americans are finally justified in our concern about food safety. But I just learned that food safety is not a concern shared by all cultures.
According to Clotaire Rapaille in his new book “The Culture Code – An ingenious way to understand why people around the world …
[more...]Recipe: Indian Spiced Salmon with Riesling, Rose Wine Pairing
2 Comments Published by CookingwithKatherine April 27th, 2007 in Entertaining / Parties, Guest Food Bloggers, Recipes, Wine Pairing, World Foods.Yes, it’s that time again… time to put on your apron and get in the kitchen, and make something new and exciting for your friends, and hey, even yourself.
This week I have given you a chance to explore various spices and spice combinations. Basically, we are making our own curry powder from scratch and once you’ve bought all these …
[more...]Dinner Cuban Style with Friends in Tucson
2 Comments Published by Karyn Zoldan April 13th, 2007 in Cravings, Entertaining / Parties, World Foods.Living in Arizona (Tucson) I’m pretty far away from Cuba but I still hunger for Cuban cuisine. When I lived in Los Angeles, Versailles or Havana Mania frequently filled my Cuban cravings with roast pork and garlic or roast chicken and garlic. I have my brother in Florida to thank for my initial exposure to Cuban fare.
This past weekend …
[more...]Indian Food Restaurant Dayton Ohio – A Long Tail Dining Experience
3 Comments Published by Mary Johnson March 20th, 2007 in Living Your Dream, Restaurant Reviews, World Foods.
I had a Long Tail dining experience recently at a great Indian restaurant in Dayton Ohio. I have not been the same since.
But before I get into that, I want to make sure you are with me on “The Long Tail”. This simple concept may change how you look at everything in your life — including food. I know …
[more...]Year of the Pig: Gung Hay Fat Choy
Closed Published by Karyn Zoldan February 17th, 2007 in Food for Thought, World Foods.February 18 begins Lunar New Year or Chinese New Year.
Chinese New Year lasts 15 days, each of which have special symbolization. On day one, the Chinese refrain from eating meat because they believe it will bring them a long life. Day two they pray to their ancestors and are extra nice to their dogs who they believe celebrate their …
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