Calamari Stew

http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/calamari_stewed_with_tomatoes/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+elise%2Fsimplyrecipes+(Simply+Recipes)

The Sambuca is an interesting touch.

How to Roast Chestnuts

http://www.rodale.com/how-roast-chestnuts?page=0%2C0&cm_mmc=DailyNewsNL-_-2010_12_15-_-Top5-_-NA

Pudge would be really agitated if he knew I was roasting chestnuts instead of giving them to him.

Healthy Food at School

http://www.rodale.com/healthy-hunger-free-kids-act?cm_mmc=DailyNewsNL-_-2010_12_14-_-Top5-_-NA

"But will Sarah Palin toss her cookies?" is an excellent line.

Raisin Beer

http://beer-taster.com/beer-reviews/beer-taster/dogfish-head-raison-detre/

I tried it and it is just a little too sweet for my taste.

Warm Winter Puddings

http://www.rodale.com/simple-dessert-recipes?page=0%2C0&cm_mmc=DailyNewsNL-_-2010_12_09-_-Top5-_-NA

Comfort food.

Foreign Extra Stout

http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/food/newsletter/sns-newsletter-guinness-stout,0,1617152.story??track=ct-fooddrink-12910

I am looking forward to trying both the Foreign Extra Stout and the Black Lager.

Hot Toddy

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/12/07/AR2010120704311.html

I have some disconnect with drinking a hot toddy.

Maybe it is a taste that I have not yet acquired.

Or maybe I am not yet old enough.

Parsnip Soup

http://www.organicgardening.com/feature/0,7518,s1-65-69-1834,00.html?cm_mmc=OGNews-_-2010_12_08-_-organicliving-_-apple_parsnip_soup

If I made this, I would leave it chunky.

Eagle Rare Single Barrel

http://www.greatbourbon.com/eagleraresb.aspx

Speaking of expectations, how can any bourbon live up to this description?

Baltic Porter

http://milwaukeebrewing.com/documents/24-baltic-porter

Disappointing because of my high expectations.

This is a good beer that I could drink every day but it is not the extra special Porter that I was hoping for.

I wanted more rich toasty malt, vanilla, and oak.

Vitamin D

http://www.rodale.com/food-sources-vitamin-d?page=0%2C0&cm_mmc=DailyNewsNL-_-2010_12_07-_-Top5-_-NA

I already love cod, but maybe I need to eat more sardines.

Meatballs

http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/swedish_meatballs/

Maybe I can make this recipe with ground turkey.

Brandy

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/11/30/AR2010113005452.html?sid=ST2010113005462

It all sounds very interesting but the local selection of brandies tends to be poor.

Vitamin D

http://www.rodale.com/vitamin-d-guidelines?cm_mmc=DailyNewsNL-_-2010_12_01-_-Top5-_-NA

Yet another very complicated subject.

Holiday drink recipes

Thanks to Elizabeth for calling my attention to this link.

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2010/12/01/dining/20101201-parties.html?emc=eta1

The Black Velvet (Guinness and Champagne) looks interesting.

I love horehound candies, but never thought of putting them into drinks before I saw the Rock and Rye Toddy.

Prohibition 2010

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/29/us/29beer.html?_r=1&nl=todaysheadlines&emc=a23

Very tough to get stuck with $25,000 inventory that cannot be sold.

Pickled Onions

http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/pickled_red_onions/

I want to try this one.

Respect Beer

http://beeradvocate.com/

There is no excuse for disrespecting beer.

Mixed Nuts

http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/chipotle-lime_mixed_nuts/

Interesting recipe.

The Face of a Killer

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/blog-post/2010/11/sarah_palins_snuff_film_has_an.html

Sarah Palin kills a fish and some people have an apoplectic fit.

Coffee

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/24/dining/24coffee.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1&emc=eta1

I prefer my French press.

Lead in water

http://www.sciencenews.org/view/generic/id/65770/title/Newfound_water_risk_Lead-leaching_valves

Fascinating account of how lead can leach into drinking water.

Spiced Cranberry Chutney

http://www.spoon.com/classics/preserves-marmalades/spiced-cranberry-chutney.html

I love chutney and I love Spoon Food so this has to be a winner.

Craft Beer on TV

http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/brew-masters/

Schedule conflict with Sunday Night Football on NBC.

Tough choice for us people who cannot figure out DVRs and stuff like that.

Winter Squash

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/18/garden/18garden.html?pagewanted=1&hpw

I have eaten a ton of winter squashes in my life and I am completely unfamiliar with this off-taste they are talking about.

I particularly liked the part about the guy who grew up without pumpkins and carved turnips for Halloween.

Venetucci Pumpkin Ale

http://www.bristolbrewing.com/our_beers.asp?brs_id=42

Good as a novelty beer but would not be my every day beer.

Distinct taste of pumpkin.

Bitter Alchemy

http://palatepress.com/2009/10/deirdre-heekins-bitter-alchemy/

Libation: A Bitter Alchemy (2009) by Deirdre Heekin

Sounds like an interesting book.

Unfortunately, not available in the MCFLS.

Bitter Aperitivi

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/11/16/AR2010111604696.html

Campari
Gran Classico Bitter
Luxardo Bitter

I have not tried any of these yet.

Fats in Food

http://www.consumerreports.org/health/conditions-and-treatments/high-cholesterol/what-is-it/fats-in-food.htm?EXTKEY=NE0BN00H

I need to eat more walnuts and anchovies.

Lillet Blanc

http://www.klwines.com/detail.asp?sku=660053

90-95 points Wine Enthusiast

http://www.thedrinkshop.com/products/nlpdetail.php?prodid=1810

Note the Ian Fleming Casino Royale connection.

http://www.alcoholreviews.com/WINES/lillet.html

Interesting blend of wines and liqueurs.

Sichuan

http://travel.nytimes.com/2010/11/14/travel/14chengdu-choice.html?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=a210

Reinventing a cuisine, one turtle at a time.

Flank Steak

http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/food/newsletter/sns-newsletter-featrec-flank-steak,0,1460650.story??track=ct-fooddrink-111110

I am going to try this recipe if I can get an elk or bison flank steak at the farmers market.

Another egg recall

http://www.rodale.com/ohio-fresh-egg-recall?cm_mmc=DailyNewsNL-_-2010_11_09-_-Top5-_-NA

It never ends.

Arkansas Black apple

http://www.orangepippin.com/apples/arkansas-black

I bought a few at the Indoor Winter Farmers Market on Saturday.

Crisp and tart, one of my favorites.

The review at the above link is interesting because it implies that the apple mellows significantly with age.

Buffalo Trace

http://www.buffalotrace.com/

Distillers of serious whiskey.

Bourbon Enthusiast

http://www.bourbonenthusiast.com/

Interesting hangout for those serious about their bourbon.

Irish Coffee and Caffe Corretto

http://www.baconbutterbooze.com/2010/10/coffee-and-cookies.html

I might differ on the details but I like the ideas.

Peach Street Distillers

http://www.peachstreetdistillers.com/

Artisanal distillery in Colorado.

Peach Street Distillers were featured in the book Chasing the White Dog (2010) by Max Watman.

Home Distiller

http://homedistiller.org/

Very interesting but illegal in the USA.

Fun to read about it though.

Pistachio Liqueur

http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/food/newsletter/sns-newsletter-pistachio-liqueur,0,3114105.story??track=ct-fooddrink-11410

This might be more of an acquired taste.

Turnips & Rutabagas

http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/food/newsletter/sns-newsletter-root-vegetables,0,3418777.story??track=ct-fooddrink-11410

I love turnips and rutabagas.

Brussels and Bacon

http://www.organicgardening.com/feature/0,7518,s1-65-69-2002,00.html?cm_mmc=GardentoTableNL-_-2010_11_03-_-organicliving-_-brussels_and_bacon

Almost everything is better with bacon.

Elderflower Gin

http://www.elderflower-gin.com/

Yet another use for elderberry flowers.

Gastronomic Chocolate

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/03/dining/03chocolate.html?_r=1&nl=&emc=a210

Remind me to look for a bar of Tcho chocolate at Starbucks.

Laird's Applejack

http://www.spiritsreview.com/reviews-brandy-lairds-applejack.htm

As the reviewer notes, applejack is no longer made the old-fashioned freezing way.

There is a good reason for that.

Distillation allows removal of undesirable components that would leave a headache in every bottle.

Death's Door

http://deathsdoorspirits.com/

Wisconsin distillery.

Pickle Back

http://www.liquorsnob.com/archives/2010/02/pickle_back_shot_jamesons_and_pickle_juice.php

I had a Pickle Back at the Woodberry Kitchen in Hampden (a neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland).

http://www.woodberrykitchen.com/

Unlike the one at Liquor Snob, the one at Woodberry Kitchen was a shot of 101 bourbon, followed by a shot of homemade pickle juice, and a seasonal craft beer chaser. All three were excellent.

Baying Hound Aleworks

http://www.baying-hound.com/brew/

A nanobrewery in Rockville, Maryland.

Beware exploding bottles of ale.

Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries

http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/oven_baked_sweet_potato_fries/

I am definitely going to make these.

There was a free lunch

http://www.azcentral.com/offbeat/articles/2010/10/28/20101028mcdonald-must-pay-worker-who-got-fat28-ON.html?source=nletter-entertainment

The poor slob gained weight eating the free lunch.

Tough situation.

Applejack vs. Apple Brandy

http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/335047

Very interesting.

Raw Milk

http://www.startribune.com/local/106089223.html?elr=KArksUUUezH_MDC7DaaDy_vDEh7P:DiU

A continuing sad saga of illnesses related to raw milk.

Clipper City Brewing Co.

http://www.hsbeer.com/

We attended the brewery tour on Saturday afternoon.

Very interesting and educational.

And some good samples of craft beer.

Root Beer Taste Test

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/10/26/AR2010102603954.html

If Saranac is better than Sprecher, then it is very good.

The Kraken

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/all-we-can-eat/spirits/spirits-spiced-rum-beyond-the.html

I had a shot of The Kraken at the magic show in Baltimore last Friday night.

Good for an exotic change.

Four Loko

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/27/us/27drink.html?th&emc=th

A boozy caffeinated drink that tastes like watermelon?

I might have to try one.

Real peach brandy

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/10/19/AR2010101904856.html

I would be willing to try it.

Alcohol Reviews

http://alcoholreviews.com/wp/

Tons of interesting information.

The Famous Grouse

http://www.thefamousgrouse.com/

My normal rule is to NOT drink blended whiskey, but I would be willing to try this one.

Pumpkin Beers

http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/food/newsletter/sns-newsletter-pumpkin-beers,0,307622.story??track=ct-fooddrink-102110

Some interesting beers but I prefer more traditional brews without the extra flavors.

Eat Vegan

http://www.rodale.com/kind-diet?cm_mmc=DailyNewsNL-_-2010_10_21-_-Top5-_-NA

It is bad enough that I had to give up beef.

I am not ready to give up fish and fowl.

But the very gushy article at the link above does make vegan sound good.

Butternut Squash

http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/butternut_squash_with_walnuts_and_vanilla/

There are a lot of squash available right now.

American Spoon

http://www.spoon.com/

An awesome assortment of yummies.

IPAs

http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/09/30/1850468/in-american-craft-brewing-ipas.html

I love IPAs.

Whisky Safari

http://www.chicagotribune.com/travel/sns-travel-sample-whiskey-tour-scotland,0,7975254.story

Would be tons of fun.

Whisky or whiskey?

Beneficial Fatty Acids

http://www.rodale.com/fish-oil-quality?cm_mmc=DailyNewsNL-_-2010_09_30-_-Top5-_-NA

Beware rancid oils.

Potato Chips

http://www.sciencenews.org/view/generic/id/63647/title/Potato_chips_A_symptom_of_the_U.S._R%2BD_problem

It is all about priorities.

Beware Beetles

http://www.rodale.com/similac-baby-formula-recall?cm_mmc=DailyNewsNL-_-2010_09_23-_-Top5-_-NA

Beetle parts could irritate an infant's GI tract.

Curried Sweet Potato and Apple Soup

http://www.organicgardening.com/feature/0,7518,s1-65-69-1982,00.html

I might have to adjust the spices for people that do not like curry.

Gourmet Cooking Salts

http://www.herbcompanion.com/cooking/pairing-herbs-gourmet-cooking-salts.aspx

Use less and taste more.

Boozy Fruit

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/22/dining/22appe.html?th&emc=th

Sounds delicious.

Edible Insects

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/22/dining/22bug.html?_r=1&th&emc=th

I was surprised by the pessimism of the entomology professor from Purdue regarding insects as a source of protein.

Chili Peppers

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/21/science/21peppers.html?th&emc=th

I love chili peppers.

Interesting that the spiciness developed as a defense against fungus.

Bad fish

http://www.rodale.com/fish-avoid?cm_mmc=DailyNewsNL-_-2010_09_20-_-Top5-_-NA

I guess I have to start asking where my cod comes from.

Raw Milk Cheese

http://blogs.consumerreports.org/safety/2010/09/good-night-morningland-recalls-68957-pounds-of-raw-milk-cheese.html?EXTKEY=NS0S01009

Beware quality control problems.

Fig Galette

http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/fig_galette/

The butter pie crust is interesting.

Shipping Goodies

http://www.landolakes.com/TestKitchen/TipsAndTechniques/FAQ/homemadetreats.aspx

Helpful advice.

Claddagh

http://claddaghirishpubs.com/

We had the calamari and the mussels, both excellent.

Hot Lemonade

http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/hot-lemonade-with-rum

Spiking the lemonade with a high quality dark rum might make it even better than the hot lemonade at the Red Pepper Deli.

Red Pepper Deli

http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/19/1485587/restaurant/Detroit/Red-Pepper-Deli-Northville

We had samples from the Red Pepper Deli at the Plymouth Fall Festival last friday.

They were excellent.

We had more excellent snacks at their Northville location tonight.

The hot lemonade was the best lemonade I ever tasted.

Hot in both temperature and spiciness.

Chicken Tenders

http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/herbed_chicken_tenders_with_tomato_sauce/

Worth trying.

Stop Frankenfish

http://www.foodandwaterwatch.org/fish/seafood/stop-frankenfish/

Someone should make a movie about this.

Maybe Tim Burton?

But he is busy with the Frankenweenie remake.

AquaAdvantage

http://www.rodale.com/genetically-engineered-salmon?cm_mmc=DailyNewsNL-_-2010_09_16-_-Top5-_-NA

Making salmon grow faster.

Freedom to Choose Better Beer

http://libertystreetbeer.com/

Excellent beer.

Growlers

http://www.bellportbeer.com/All_About_Growlers.html

We got a growler from Liberty Street Brewery in Plymouth.

Pub Brown Ale was excellent.

I promptly rinsed it, so according to the above link, it should be ready for a refill.

Bottled Water vs. Tap Water

http://www.wisegeek.com/is-bottled-water-bad-for-the-environment.htm

Complicated topics.

International grain policy

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/13/opinion/13mon3.html?_r=1&th&emc=th

Export bans, stockpiling, grain rotting in storage.

Sounds like a crisis to me.

Affordable Antioxidants

http://www.rodale.com/antioxidant-rich-foods?cm_mmc=DailyNewsNL-_-2010_09_13-_-Top5-_-NA

I like sweet potatoes, apples, dried cranberries, etc.

Organic strawberries are better

http://www.rodale.com/organic-strawberries?cm_mmc=DailyNewsNL-_-2010_09_09-_-Top5-_-NA

Interesting results from a study by Washington State University.

Expanded Egg Recall

http://www.rodale.com/wright-county-egg-recall-0?cm_mmc=DailyNewsNL-_-2010_08_20-_-Top5-_-NA

Pathetic.

Zucchini Soup

http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/spicy_zucchini_soup/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+elise%2Fsimplyrecipes+(Simply+Recipes)

Another idea on what to do with all those extra zucchini.

Mezcal

http://events.nytimes.com/2010/08/18/dining/reviews/18wine.html?th&emc=th

Encourages me to try mezcal.

Parasites in the Food Chain

http://www.rodale.com/intestinal-parasites-humans?cm_mmc=DailyNewsNL-_-2010_08_18-_-Top5-_-NA

Beware the raw salmon sushi.

Egg recall

http://www.rodale.com/wright-county-egg-recall?cm_mmc=DailyNewsNL-_-2010_08_17-_-Top5-_-NA

Beware Salmonella in eggs.

Angels on Horseback

http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/angels_on_horseback/

Oysters wrapped in bacon, then squirted with lemon juice.

I could eat a couple of dozen at one sitting.

Vermouth

http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/food/newsletter/sns-newsletter-about-vermouth,0,3859157.story

I have never had a shot of vermouth.

After reading this article, I am willing to try one.

Coconut Curry Mussels

http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/coconut_curry_mussels/

I love mussels.

And how can you go wrong with food best served with beer and crusty bread?

Cold soup

http://www.rodale.com/cold-soup-recipes?cm_mmc=DailyNewsNL-_-2010_06_30-_-Top5-_-NA

I love chilled soups.

Especially on a hot summer day.

Steaks

http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/food/newsletter/sns-newsletter-choice-cuts,0,7999452.story

Hanger and flat-iron.

I wish I could eat more of them .

Drink More Tea

http://www.rodale.com/health-benefits-tea?cm_mmc=DailyNewsNL-_-2010_06_24-_-Top5-_-NA

This fits well with my idea that I should drink more tea.

Unicorn meat

http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/06/22/1694293/pork-board-squeals-over-imaginary.html

Is unicorn meat as good as spam?

There is a free lunch

Thanks to Elizabeth for sending me this link.

http://m.npr.org/news/front/128010832?page=0

Yes, there are a lot of wild edibles out there.

KC BBQ

http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/kansas_city_barbecue_sauce/

I like thick sweet spicy barbecue sauces.

Cowboy beans

http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/cowboy_beans/

Sounds interesting.

I never thought of adding coffee to my beans.

Mia Famiglia

Thursday night we went to Mia Famiglia in Hales Corners.

http://www.miafamigliarestaurant.com/

Started with a very good Pinot Grigio.

The eggplant appetizer was good but not as good as Ricardo's.

The Italian salad was very good, the peperoncini were spicy and the vinaigrette was flavorful.

The grilled halibut was one of the best pieces of fish I ever tasted. Served with a saffron-infused potato puree and grilled zucchini.

The 32-layer chocolate buttercream torte was outstanding.

The weather was beautiful and we ate outside on the patio.

Excellent food and excellent service.

One of the best meals I ever had.

Syrah

http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/food/newsletter/sns-newsletter-syrah-wines,0,7002644.story

Another article asking people to give syrah a chance.

Mustard BBQ

http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/south_carolina_mustard_bbq_sauce/

This might be interesting because it is so very different from most of the BBQ sauces I have seen.

Buffalo Water Beer Bar

http://www.biztimes.com/daily/2010/6/4/buffalo-water-beer-bar-opens-in-public-market

Yet another reason to go to the Milwaukee Public Market.

Cut Out the Cola

http://www.rodale.com/sugar-and-blood-pressure?cm_mmc=DailyNewsNL-_-2010_06_04-_-Top5-_-NA

Did Denny McClain have high blood pressure when he drank a case of Pepsi a day?

Maybe he did.

Hot Peppers are Slimming

http://www.sciencenews.org/view/generic/id/59930/title/Understanding_why_hot_peppers_are_slimming

Yet another reason to eat spicy food.

Raw milk

http://www.startribune.com/local/95529164.html?elr=KArksUUUU

E. coli O157:H7

More raw milk

http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/95471169.html?elr=KArksUUUU

It is healthy except when it is not.

Raw milk

http://www.startribune.com/local/95529164.html?elr=KArksUUUU

It is a risk.

Dark and Stormy

http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/food/newsletter/sns-newsletter-ginger-beer,0,2489811.story

I will take Vernor's ginger ale and whatever rum is available.

Szechuan Peppercorns

http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/kung_pao_chicken/

http://www.penzeys.com/cgi-bin/penzeys/p-penzeysszechuanpeppercorns.html

I have to admit that I never thought of adding them to my chicken noodle soup.

Sassy Cow Creamery

http://www.sassycowcreamery.com/Index.htm

We love Sassy Cow milk!

On the Benefits of Organic Milk

http://www.rodale.com/grass-fed-cows?cm_mmc=DailyNewsNL-_-2010_06_03-_-Top5-_-NA

Worth the extra money?

Vodka

http://www.sciencenews.org/view/generic/id/59827/title/Vodkas_bonds_may_influence_taste

Confusing, like many topics in agricultural and food chemistry.

Local artisanal food movements

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/02/dining/02vendors.html?pagewanted=1&th&emc=th

If there is a similar local artisanal food movement in Milwaukee, I have yet to find it.

The Winter Farmers Market did not even come close to what is described in this article.

There should be some additional options to avoid doing business with the "evil agribusiness warlords."

Syrah

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/02/dining/02pour.html?pagewanted=1&th&emc=th

Interesting to note that pinot noir's boost from the movie "Sideways" is blamed for part of syrah's problems.

On the Nature of Salt

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/30/health/30salt.html?th&emc=th

As might be expected, salt is a very complicated subject.

American Grassfed Association

http://www.americangrassfed.org/

Support heart-healthy, grass-fed beef.

Grass-fed beef

http://www.rodale.com/grassfed-beef?cm_mmc=DailyNewsNL-_-2010_05_27-_-Top5-_-NA

Heart-healthy, grass-fed beef.

I need to eat more of it.

E. coli

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/27/business/27bugs.html?th&emc=th

Interesting gap in our national defense against food poisoning.

On the Dangers of Raw Milk

http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/health/94980484.html?elr=KArksUUUU

Sometimes people get sick from drinking raw milk.

On the History of Maize

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/25/science/25creature.html?th&emc=th

Fascinating.

Beware canned food

http://www.rodale.com/bpa-canned-food?cm_mmc=DailyNewsNL-_-2010_05_21-_-Top5-_-NA

Bisphenol A is the villain.

Tanzanian Peaberry

I finished the Signature Ethiopian, and started on the Tanzanian Peaberry.

Another fine coffee from Berres Brothers.

Edible Wild Herbs

http://www.herbcompanion.com/gardening/edible-wild-herbs-guide.aspx

I might have to start eating more wild herbs.

We have plenty of violets in the garden.

Berres Brothers Signature Ethiopian

I am almost to the bottom of the bag of the Berres Brothers Signature Ethiopian.

A truly excellent coffee.

Pesticides in food

http://www.rodale.com/pesticides-food?cm_mmc=DailyNewsNL-_-2010_05_18-_-Top5-_-NA

I might have to start buying more organic foods.

Random Thoughts About Food

Because we need more songs about food.

And more random thoughts about food.