Monthly Archives: September 2010

Dining Calendar

Food-related classes, tastings, benefits and more.

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Recipes for Health: Rice Stick Salad With Shredded Vegetables

This salad provides a terrific setting for vegetables.

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Recipes for Health: Stir-Fried Noodles With Tofu and Peppers

Throw together this noodle dish as an alternative to the traditional rice stir-fry.

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Food Stuff: In Apple Wine, a Taste of the Fall Harvest

Wölffer Estate Vineyards in Sagaponack, N.Y., makes wine from fresh apples.

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The Minimalist: Spice Gives Biscotti a Whole New Personality

Biscotti need not be sweet; adding cheese, herbs and spices makes them a nifty alternative to crackers.

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From Gourmet Live, Cocktails with a Corporate Link

A new iPad app spun off from the Gourmet brand features drink recipes that call for spirits owned by Diageo, the beverage conglomerate. The recipes were written by a “spirits ambassador” for the company.

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Britney Spears lets her music do (most of) the talking on “Glee”

It was the night of the Britneys on “Glee” in the musical comedy’s third affectionate tribute to pop culture divas — although Britney  Spears’ own  much talked-about cameo role turned out to be much smaller than expected. But “Glee’s” other Britney … Continue reading

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In Israel, a Pork Cookbook Challenges a Taboo

A retired cardiologist has written “The White Book,” touted as the first cookbook of its kind in Israel.

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Dining Briefs | Checking In: Onya Japanese Restaurant

The pace of lunch rush at this Midtown restaurant obscures the craft that goes into each bowl of noodles.

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Recipe: Pairings: Quail With Fregola and Olives

A great dish with Crozes-Hermitage wines.

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Wines of The Times: An Economy Tour of Rhone Syrahs

The panel tasted 20 bottles of Crozes-Hermitage, entry-level wines for those who want to try syrah.

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Soundgarden the real Warriors of Rock at Hollywood show

Reunited rockers Soundgarden took time out from rehearsals in Seattle to play a corporate gig in Hollywood on Monday, the band’s fourth show since it announced an end to its 13-year hiatus on New Year’s Eve. Singer Chris Cornell (pictured … Continue reading

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