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Wednesday May 1 2013

The Cook is Also on Vacation: Pesto Shortbread

Epicure's Pesto Short Bread -1

Ah, “the Summer of 2011″ – I spent it in the kitchen (and the laundry room) with literally one group of visitors leaving in the morning and another one arriving in the afternoon for 3 months straight. Afterward, I collapsed in a chair and said “no more!” Not “no more” company; I love entertaining! However, I needed a way that I could also be on holiday.
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Tuesday March 26 2013

Socca Delicious

Epicure's Focaccia Socca

Called socca in Nice, France and farinata in Genoa, Italy, this flatbread-meets-pancake was the workingman’s morning snack, but I love it as a late afternoon at a cinq-a-sept, happy hour or sunny afternoon nosh. Read more

Tuesday March 12 2013

When in Bologna, Eat Bolognese!

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And that’s exactly what I did with my Bolognese friend Maria when I was last in Italy. And what better than fresh tagliatelle, gnocchi, and tortelloni (tortellini’s big brother)?!
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Tuesday March 5 2013

Street Sandwich: Pulled Pork Banh Mi

Slice baguette lengthwise, then cut into quarters. Lightly spread cut-sides with mayonnaise. Strain pickled slaw and discard liquid. Top bottom halves of baguette with pulled pork, then divide slaw, cucumber and cilantro overtop. Cover with baguette tops and serve!

Street food is where it’s at when exploring a new city or when you need to instantly satisfy a sudden hunger. “Street sammies” have burst the proverbial bread box, so to speak, and have gone global. Read more

Tuesday February 19 2013

Crêpes: Get Stuffed

Arrange crêpes on Epicure’s Appetizer Plates and garnish.

Crêpes are easier than you think to make. Once you twirl a few around in the pan you’ll be a pro, plus if there are a few holes or tears, no one will ever know… Read more