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Food

Wise to the Word: Devon cream

By Jim Hillibish

Thu Nov 20, 2008, 10:33 PM CST

Devon (DEHV-uhn) cream, also called clotted cream, is an English concoction often called for in desserts.

Bring scent of cinnamon into your home

By Jennifer Mastroianni

Thu Nov 20, 2008, 10:25 PM CST

Isn’t it amazing how a certain aroma can trigger favorite experiences and memories? For many people, the scent of cinnamon especially has that effect.

Rachel Ray offers tips for easy Thanksgiving entertaining

By Jennifer Mastroianni

Thu Nov 20, 2008, 10:10 PM CST

Talk about a lot of pots on the burners. Cooking celebrity Rachael Ray is smack in the middle of the third season of her Emmy-winning daytime show, she just released a brand new cookbook, and she recently threw a mega wedding for 40 couples whose wedding plans were swept away by Hurricane Ike. But when it comes to Thanksgiving, Ray makes time for family.

Beginner’s Box: The saga of beans

By Jim Hillibish

Thu Nov 20, 2008, 04:14 PM CST

We all know what a green bean is, but what happens when a recipe calls for snap beans, string beans, wax beans or haricot vert?

Boiling Point: Spoonbread -- the South's answer to Yorkshire pudding

By Jim Hillibish

Wed Nov 19, 2008, 11:10 AM CST

We’re at a six-booth lunch counter in downtown Norfolk ordering pork plates. “Spoonbread with that?” says Clara, the waitress. I’m afraid to ask her what that is. I’ve gone through this before in Southern eateries. Ignorance of their cuisine is just, plain, dad-gum ignorant. And stupid.

Kathryn Rem: 'Top Chef' contestants tackle the Big Apple

By Kathryn Rem

Tue Nov 18, 2008, 09:11 PM CST

Foodies who have not yet discovered "Top Chef" — starting its fifth season — will see the remaining 16 contestants demonstrate their kitchen skills tonight at Craft, the New York flagship restaurant of head judge Tom Colicchio.

Would you buy it? Beer chips

Tue Nov 18, 2008, 09:09 PM CST

SJ-R staff members test new products.

Wine Wisdom: Give thanks for good wine

By Mark Vincent

Tue Nov 18, 2008, 05:34 PM CST

As we give thanks for the good things in our lives, let's appreciate how much wine has improved over the past 20 years and how much good wine is available today. We should do this during Thanksgiving dinner, of course, since wine is the perfect complement to food.

The Beer Nut: Pair your Thanksgiving menu with beer

By Norman Miller

Tue Nov 18, 2008, 05:18 PM CST

Beer is much more versatile when it comes to matching the many different flavors that will be on the table that day.

Thanksgiving 101: Everything you need to know

By Kathryn Rem

Tue Nov 18, 2008, 04:49 PM CST

The countdown to Thanksgiving dinner is on. For the cook, we’ve compiled a quick reference guide to get you through the big day. Get ready, get set . . . chop, chop!

Trading Post: Turkey shares spotlight with sides

Tue Nov 18, 2008, 04:44 PM CST

Although the turkey gets all the attention, the side dishes give character to each family’s Thanksgiving dinner. Some people look forward to the same tried-and-true sides each year, while other families enjoy adding a new dish to the feast.

Food Videos: This week, wine expert gives tips on best wines to serve with meals

Tue Nov 18, 2008, 08:10 AM CST

This week, Anthony Giglio, wine expert and author of Food & Wine's "Wine Guide 2009," offers tips on what types of wine to serve with your meals.

Food for Thought: Don't settle for inferior wine for cooking

Tue Nov 18, 2008, 07:00 AM CST

Weekly food rail, with tips on "cooking" wines, an easy pound cake recipe, olive trivia, and more.

Bette-Tranum Mallow: Give thanks for these recipes

By Bette-Tranum Mallow

Mon Nov 17, 2008, 12:50 PM CST

Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite holidays. I always enjoy fixing the traditional dinner. I prepared duck one year for my son Bob, who was stationed in California in the Marine Corps. It was a disaster!

Style at home: Products that really cook

By Kristine Diederich

Thu Nov 13, 2008, 10:42 PM CST

Check out these items we think you'll really love in the kitchen.

Beginner’s Box: Whining about wine

By Jim Hillibish

Thu Nov 13, 2008, 02:48 PM CST

Wine labeled for “cooking” should be avoided.

Wise to the Word: Valencia oranges

By Jim Hillibish

Thu Nov 13, 2008, 02:42 PM CST

Now in season, Valencias are worth their peeling problems. The oranges from the Southwest and Florida offer thin skins that are difficult to remove.

Healthy Eating: Artificial food additives affect children’s behavior

By Joan Endyke

Wed Nov 12, 2008, 08:54 PM CST

Research has found a significant number of children became more inattentive, impulsive and hyperactive when given a test drink with artificial additives.

Boiling Point: Lucky or not, sauerkraut is good eating

By Jim Hillibish

Wed Nov 12, 2008, 08:26 PM CST

Our sauerkraut tradition comes from Pennsylvania Dutch. They produced so much sauerkraut they had to invent a legend behind it. Hence the notion that eating kraut is lucky.

Critic’s Cupboard: Absorb Ease

Wed Nov 12, 2008, 08:19 PM CST

Absorb Ease

Each 64-count pack includes 1 x 7 crescent shapes, 3 1/2-by-3 1/2-inch squares and 1 3/4-by-7-inch strips

$17.35 from www.absorbease.com