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TASTINGS ~ THE GLUTEN-FREE BAKERY
Fortunately, I haven’t been diagnosed with celiac disease, which used to be the only reason for individuals staying clear of anything with gluten in it, usually wheat related. In the past few years, however, the topic of gluten-free has become a gr
Read more…"SANITAS PER ESCAM ~ HEALTH THROUGH FOOD"
A first for the Midwest, theWIT Hotel Chicago and its vibrant State and Lake Chicago Tavern have achieved the prestigious SPE Certified designation, which assures the guest dining experience as unique, delicious, healthy, organic, and sustainable.
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Orlando, Florida's burgeoning dining scene
What to eat for dinner tonight? Tapas to make Penelope Cruz weep? Fusion tacos? Pizza fired in a wood-burning oven imported from Italy? Or maybe just the best turkey sandwich you ever had? The wealth of choice gets overwhelming when you’re in a food
Read more…In Puglia, Italy, some amazing local tours focusing on food/cooking
When you join up with YL Tours, you're not just visiting Puglia as a tourist, you are participating as a local immersed in some of the many day-to-day pleasures of living in this region. YL stands for Ylenia, the wonderful Puglian lady who gracious
Read more…HOLIDAY GIFTING FOR THE FOODIE, COOK AND BAKER
If you have a foodie, cook or baker on your gift list, here are a few of my favorite gifting items to consider. These items lighten the prep load with interesting and fun gadgets, accessories and ingredients. Don’t forget to gift yourself. Enjoy
Read more…HEALTHY SNACKING
Healthy snacking is an oxymoron that’s easier said than done ~ all things in moderation, including snacking, and while you’re at it, make sure it’s healthy!
I’ve come across some options that are definitely healthier than many "snacks" and also t
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Paella, the best known classic of Valencia, Spain
Outside Spain, almost any Spanish restaurant throughout the world proudly serves this rice dish, studded most commonly with fish, shellfish, and select veggies. But within the country, unless a restaurant caters to tourists, paella is found largely i
COOKING FOR A CAUSE
All about the recent "Allegrini Palazzo Della Torre Cook-Off for a Cause".
http://terryssecondhelpings.blogspot.com/2013/10/cooking-for-cause.html
Read more…Free interactive webinar; ask questions, get answers, and maximize the selling opportunities to your clients.
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join us today, Wednesday, September 8th at
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Select Italy has so many new services, we're
dedicating the "InFocus" series of Webinars to giving our TAs the inside
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Tuck in/tip back like a Turk in Istanbul's traditional 'meyhanes'
Somewhat similar in feel and concept to Spain’s tapas bars, the unpretentious meyhanes of Istanbul, Turkey are a world unto themselves, frequented by young and old, rich and poor, fancy and dowdy — they’re probably the only spots in the city where yo
CASTELLO D'ALBOA ESTATE WINEMAKER DINNER
Winemaker dinner featuring the Tuscan wines of Castello d'Alboa and food pairings at Roberto's Ristorante.
http://terryssecondhelpings.blogspot.com/2013/11/castello-dalboa-estate-winemaker-dinner.html
Read more…In Valencia, Spain, a traditional soft drink lots healthier than soda: horchata
To most non-Spaniards, the historic city and region of Valencia is most famous for paella and oranges. There is, however, an incredible edible número tres you probably haven’t heard of.
Even though it’s popular throughout Spain, for whatever reason th
"KITCHEN STUFF"
Recent reviews of products that are ideal for the green and toxin free kitchen.
http://terryssecondhelpings.blogspot.com/2013/11/kitchen-stuff.html
Read more…New York Culinary Experience
The annual New York Culinary Experience, hosted by New York magazine and The French Culinary Institute, is a culinary camp for foodies that offers guests the opportunity to cook hands-on and side-by-side with some of the world's most renowned chefs i
Read more…"CELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH"
Honoring those of Spanish, Mexican, Cuban, Caribbean and South American lineage, “Hispanic Heritage Month” is a time to recognize the many contributions of these peoples throughout history. This celebration began under President Johnson in 1968 as Hi
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Hungary's pungent pride and joy: paprika!
I've been experimenting more than usual with spices recently, and so pungent Hungarian paprika has been very much on my radar, bringing back memories of a three-week stint in Hungary several years ago. This spice is used in cookery throughout much of
Exclusive Wine Tastings from France's O Chateau at Montmarte Vineyard with the Paris Pass
Taste Fine French Wines at The O Chateau and Get More Out of Paris This Season with The Paris Pass
May 17, 2010, Paris – Visitors to the French capital can now experience exclusive wine tastings from O Chateau at the Montmartre Vineyard, with
Yellowtail snapper with curry: recipe
See official Tripatini blog, read, salivate, run out and buy snapper, cook.
Read more…Gwyneth Paltrow, Mario Batali, and Spanish cuisine
With its romantic Mediterranean flair, rich cuisine and millennia-old history, Spain has captured the hearts of many – including world-famous Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow. There’s no denying that the 40-year-old celebrity has had a long love af
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