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Search: How can I find the spice tins and other information on this web site?
I have just received several e-mails asking for information on purchasing the Spice Tins that appeared on my show and just wanted to let you know that you can find answers to many of your questions about the show right here 24/7. Information on equipment, all Kitchen Shrink features, recipes…
Join me in Rockville, MD on March 10th!
On Saturday, March 10, I will be the Keynote Speaker at Celebrating Food! Cooking, Careers, Communications: Eighth Salute to Women in Gastronomy co sponsored by the Washington, DC Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International, The Hotel Restaurant Management Program at University of Maryland Eastern Shore, and the Universities at Shady…
Catch me in Providence on February 24th!
On Friday, February 24, 2012, from 3 to 5 pm, I will be demoing Quick and Easy Weeknight Meals at the Rhode Island Food and Wine Festival. The Festival is part of the Rhode Island Spring Flower and Garden Show which runs from February 23 to 26 at the Rhode…
Southern Manhattan Corn Chowder with Fried Pickles
Everyone knows that corn and tomatoes go together like love and marriage. Adding pickles to the mix is my own little twist. Originally, I wanted to create a Manhattan Corn Chowder on the model of a Manhattan Clam Chowder. But when I thought of Manhattan, I thought of delis. When…
Smoky Salmon Chowder with Lemon Pepper Crackers
This hot and hearty chowder is a great dish for a winter weeknight. Made with milk, not cream, it’s healthier and lighter than a classic chowder but seems plenty substantial as you are enjoying it. (The downside is that it is a bit more likely to look a little curdled…
Eggs: What is the best way to store eggs?
Egg quality changes gradually during storage with the white getting thinner as they age. Eggs stored at room temperature age four times as fast as eggs stored in the refrigerator. Although most refrigerators come with a special egg tray in the door, that is not the best place to store…
Hey New York! Join Me on January 10.
On January 10, 2012 at 6:30 pm, I will be one of the panelists as New York Women In Film & Television “Go Behind the Scenes with TV’s Tastemakers.” You won’t want to miss this conversation about the history of food television and what’s happening these days. The event takes…
My Favorite Cookbooks of 2011 Announced on GMA.
I appeared on Good Morning America this morning, December 28, to announce my favorite cookbooks of the year. Just in case you missed it, you can see the video here. For a list of the cookbooks and more information about each, go to the GMA website. My selections are divided…
Wonderful Read for You or the Hip-Hop Lover in Your Life…written by my husband!
It’s a beautiful art book, published by Rizzoli, entitled Def Jam Recordings: The First 25 Years of the Last Great Record Label. It was co-written by Bill Adler, my husband, the record label’s first publicist, and Dan Charnas. If I were forced to explain what makes my husband, Bill Adler,…
Fettuccine with Rock Shrimp, Corn & Jalapeño
Makes 4 servings Hands-on Time: 30 minutes Total Preparation Time: 45 minutes Ingredients 1 pound dried fettuccine 3 tablespoons plus ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus high-quality extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling 1 medium jalapeño, stemmed and seeded, sliced in rounds 1 pound rock shrimp, peeled and deveined Sea salt…