Cooking
I'm sure I used to like the winter. I used to vacation in the mountains and alps. I used to go skiing. I used to spend hours gazing at the falling snow, sipping hot chocolate from a cozy lodge. But not anymore. The minute it gets cold or begins to rain or heaven forbid both, I start whining. Home for less than two weeks and I long to be back in Mexico enjoying the warmth and the sunshine.
One way to overcome the winter blues is to transport yourself to the Mediterranean and short of plane tickets, I can think of no better way than by reading Joanne Weir's latest cookbook out in paperback, From Tapas to Meze.
There are several reasons to love this book. One is the glorious photographs. Another is the delightful introductions to each recipe. Weir shares secrets and stories with her readers, inviting them into her confidence. But the main reason to love this book is the recipes themselves, all 160 of them.
This book covers all kinds of recipes from countries like Spain, Italy, Greece, and even the Middle East and North Africa. Whether you are looking for party food, appetizers or snacks, this book will fit the bill. In an era when everyone seems to be looking for a healthier way to eat, this is one option that doesn't scream "diet".
Another bonus to this book is that it is not limited to summertime fare. Recipes that will give you a sunny burst of flavor this winter include an Orange, Beet and Walnut Salad, a Risotto with Red Wine and even Tunisian Brik, a phyllo pastry filled with potatoes, scallions and fried egg.
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Cooking
Tapas to Meze:Cookbook
I'm sure I used to like the winter. I used to vacation in the mountains and alps. I used to go skiing. I used to spend hours gazing at the falling snow, sipping hot chocolate from a cozy lodge. But not anymore. The minute it gets cold or begins to rain or heaven forbid both, I start whining. Home for less than two weeks and I long to be back in Mexico enjoying the warmth and the sunshine.
One way to overcome the winter blues is to transport yourself to the Mediterranean and short of plane tickets, I can think of no better way than by reading Joanne Weir's latest cookbook out in paperback, From Tapas to Meze.
There are several reasons to love this book. One is the glorious photographs. Another is the delightful introductions to each recipe. Weir shares secrets and stories with her readers, inviting them into her confidence. But the main reason to love this book is the recipes themselves, all 160 of them.
This book covers all kinds of recipes from countries like Spain, Italy, Greece, and even the Middle East and North Africa. Whether you are looking for party food, appetizers or snacks, this book will fit the bill. In an era when everyone seems to be looking for a healthier way to eat, this is one option that doesn't scream "diet".
Another bonus to this book is that it is not limited to summertime fare. Recipes that will give you a sunny burst of flavor this winter include an Orange, Beet and Walnut Salad, a Risotto with Red Wine and even Tunisian Brik, a phyllo pastry filled with potatoes, scallions and fried egg.
- Yummy Potatoes: Cookbook Review
Last week I went through a box of recipes I had clipped from the San Francisco Chronicle. I found recipes dating back to the late 90's! I wish I was as good at organizing as I am at hoarding. Reviewing all those clippings, I can safely say I had...
- The Good Home Cookbook: Giveaway!
Some time ago I mentioned that the publishers of The Good Home Cookbook were looking for recipe testers. In addition to getting a first crack at the recipes, testers also got their names in the book and a copy of the book. Now the book is out and for...
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Here's the after picture of the flaky cheese and herb filled pastries I made. The recipe is in From Tapas to Meze, by Joanne Weir. Known as borek, boregi, briouats, briks, and even tiropitas, all depending upon the country you find them in. The...
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A friend once told me the best way to sell a book is to put "secret" in the title. He's probably right, I have two cookbooks with secret in the titles and they are both terrific. One is Michael Bauer's Secrets of Success Cookbook: Signature Recipes...