How do you put the essence of spring on a plate? One of my favorite sights of the season is the abundant wave of fresh green vegetables that flood the market. I get my fill of artichokes, asparagus, fava beans and peas while I can. Tucked away in their bright green pods, English peas arrive...
Le Creuset enameled cast-iron cookware has been a favorite in kitchens around the world for decades. Best known for their signature colorful French Ovens, did you know that the French company also produces an impressive line of stoneware that lives up to their well-respected name? The stoneware collection consists of a variety of versatile pieces...
Radishes are sautéed with fresh fava beans and finished with chopped parsley and chives in this easy spring side. Isn’t it peculiar how there are some vegetables we never think to eat raw and others we never think to eat cooked? Asparagus and eggplant, for example, I always think to cook while lettuce and radishes...
Over forty years ago the first food processor was invented and it was made by Robot-Coupe; today Robot-Coupe by Magimix is still the finest food processor on the market. Made in Burgundy, France, the Robot-Coupe by Magimix is renowned worldwide for its ultra-quiet and super powerful motor as well its versatility in the kitchen. They...
Have you seen them yet? Plump and silvery green with prickly scales and furry centers; they’re in season right now. Big, beautiful springtime artichokes are here. I’ve certainly eaten my fair share of artichokes over the years and I savor every delicious moment they are in season during the spring months and again for a...
This gluten-free and paleo granola made from nuts instead of oats is rich with cocoa and studded with bits of bittersweet chocolate. This is not your typical granola. There are no oats to be found which means it’s not only gluten-free its grain-free as well. But what it does have is chocolate, and let me...
Pin It Could burnt toast be a thing of the past? After a decade in development, it looks like the answer is yes, thanks to Magimix's Vision Toaster. Magimix has solved the age old problem of burnt toast by creating the first transparent toaster currently on the market. The idea of creating a toaster that...
Turn ordinary popcorn into a luxurious treat with this truffle butter Parmesan popcorn recipe. Rich truffle butter, nutty Parmesan, and fresh thyme make a perfect snack for movie nights, parties, or elegant entertaining. Quick, easy, and irresistible! 🍿 Truffle Butter Parmesan Popcorn — A Gourmet Popcorn Recipe Looking for a gourmet popcorn recipe that’s quick,...
Learn how to make dark chocolate bark, with simple tips on how to customize this delicious holiday treat and create your own unique combination of flavors. December is no ordinary month. For many of us it’s a series of weekends spent baking, nights spent celebrating and houses filled with family and friends. An abundance of...
Full-sized oven capabilities in a countertop oven is what the Kitchen-Aid 12-inch Convection Countertop Oven is all about. This oven is solidly built. It has a spacious capacity which can easily accommodate casseroles, pizzas, and multiple slices of bread for toasting. It offers 3 main cooking functions: convection bake, broil and toast with a 60...
This Normand Fizz apple Calvados cocktail with a hint of ginger has fall written all over it. Each season has its flavors, each holiday its traditions and every occasion its cocktail. With cooler weather and shorter days comes a natural return to fortifying spirits and familiar fall ingredients like apples and warming spices. Fall is...
Fresh figs are nestled in between a dark chocolate ganache made with coconut milk and an almond flour press-in crust in these gluten-free chocolate fig tarts. Late summer and early fall are high season for figs, which means delicately sweet specimens are in abundance at the market right now. Of all the fruit that comes...