November: National Pomegranate Month
As far as I’m concerned pomegranates are one fruit that deserve an official month. There’s no fruit quite like it. One of the most difficult fruits to eat, almost a puzzle to open, pomegranates are sweet, tart, and jam packed with antioxidants. Once you get inside, they are also one of the most beautiful fruits on the planet.
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Added by Kathy on November 8, 2009 at 7:22pm —
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CookingTipsTV.com has launched a Regional Cooking Contest for both Culinary Professionals and home cooks (Foodies). With the importance of using sustainable foods not only for our health, but also the environment, this contest is encouraging the use of regional products and recipes.
The regional prizes are for the Northeast, Southeast, Mid-West, Southwest, Northwest, California, Hawaii and Alaska in the US. It’s all about regional products and educating people.
Internationally, if your country…
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Added by CookingTipsTV on November 1, 2009 at 8:09pm —
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Witches Fingers (diti di strega)
Kick off the holiday baking season with a popular Italian Halloween cookie. These are seriously delicious cookies, in spite of looking like severed witches fingers. The dough is a versatile cookie recipe-I use the same dough for thumbprint cookies for Christmas f…
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Added by Kathy on October 25, 2009 at 2:02am —
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There are only 5 minutes until kick off and you haven’t prepared any food for your guests yet– no worries! These delicious Cucumber Ranch Lettuce Wraps can be ready and in your hand by game time. No need to worry if you don’t have the cucumbers or tomatoes on hand, you can always substitute with other vegetables you have in your fridge, or experiment with your in-season favorites.
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Added by heatwave on October 21, 2009 at 6:15pm —
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Sweet Corn Halibut Tamales & Jalapeno-Mango Slaw
Run don’t walk to the grocery and make this for dinner! If you don’t like fish, no worries – just make it with only the filling (double the recipe). These baked tamales are a play on the traditional…
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Added by Emily Welsh on October 20, 2009 at 2:27pm —
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Everyone likes a wine with character. How about one with 140 of them?
Yes, the people at Twitter — the social media site on which users post messages no longer than 140 characters — are getting into the wine business, putting together an ambitious project aimed at raising money for literacy.
While others hav…
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Added by Peter Swan on October 20, 2009 at 12:49pm —
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To Catch A Cook
Did you have a nice weekend? It was cold and rainy here – I heard it even snowed upstate (in mid October?!). This warm roasted soup is perfect for a cold r…
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Added by Emily Welsh on October 19, 2009 at 2:26pm —
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This is a special cake to make for a…
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Added by Emily Welsh on October 18, 2009 at 9:34pm —
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Grilled Tuna Nicoise
This is a nice light dinner, packed with protein. It called for a Potato Salad on the side which would probably be wonderful but I just didn’t have the time and the potatoes were nice with…
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Added by Emily Welsh on October 15, 2009 at 7:59pm —
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To Catch A Cook: Lemony Chicken Waldorf SaladThis is a nice light version to the typical Waldorf salad that’s made with mayonnaise. Do you know the history of the Wald…
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Added by Emily Welsh on October 14, 2009 at 5:31pm —
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A new book claims it's what happens in the kitchen - not the bedroom - that has made humanity evolve.

A survey of women last year declared that chocolate was better than sex. A victorious sports captain might describe winning as better than sex. For sleep-deprived new parents, eight hours of kip ca…
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Added by Peter Swan on October 14, 2009 at 11:29am —
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Added by Emily Welsh on October 12, 2009 at 2:42pm —
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An 11-Year-Old Chef Shares Her Sophisticated, Yet Easy, Recipes for the Italian Rice Dish

Most 11-year-olds can microwave leftovers, or whip themselves up a peanut butter and jelly. But how many can really show you a great risotto?
Romilly Newman is not your average 11-year-old. An ambitious young wo…
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Added by TAS Team on October 12, 2009 at 1:06pm —
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Perfect weather conditions – a fine summer followed by dry, cool nights in September – could make the 2009 bordeaux vintage one of the best on record, according to local wine experts.
Although the grape harvest is only just finishing and the juvenile wines will not be tasted for months, some profess…
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Added by Peter Swan on October 11, 2009 at 9:55pm —
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To Catch A Cook: Ducale and Healthy Coq Au Vin
I’m excited to share this new find with you. Last night we went to Ducale (392 Columbus Avenue at 79th Street). The food was wonderful ("green" Italian cooking with eco-friendly ingredients) and the service was friendly (so friendly that I overheard a neighborhood customer stop by to say his credit card bill did not reflect the correct tip he had wanted to leave a few weeks ago –…
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Added by Emily Welsh on October 11, 2009 at 3:29pm —
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Added by Emily Welsh on October 10, 2009 at 3:15pm —
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Don't play guessing games when it comes to vitamins: know what your body needs before you choose a supplement.
Ever wandered down the vitamin aisle at your grocery store looking for a supplement, only to be left confused by the overwhelming array of pills on offer? You're not alone. As supplements bec…
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Added by tasteandshare.com on October 9, 2009 at 11:55am —
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This blueberry cobbler recipe is a dish Berr…
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Added by Emily Welsh on October 8, 2009 at 1:18pm —
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TANGO NIGHT!!
Observe and Experience the passion of the Tango while dining on delicious rustic Italian dishes!
Ponti Del Mercado and Zuli Russi
will be dancing and performing the Tango Classic, Tango Stage, Tango Milonguero
and some tango-related dances such as Tango Waltz and Milonga,
and teaching anyone who wants to learn.
In addition to the regular menu,
A delectable 4-Course Menu di Apassionato for only $45 will also be offered
Experience the romance of Italian food!
Delectable Italian…
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Added by Tuscana West on October 7, 2009 at 9:43pm —
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