Off the menu at SXSW . . . food or the respect of food?
Resting off the menu of Austin’s SXSW Monday evening . . . the table, food, drink. Whole Foods Market and Go Texan hosted the Austin360 Food & Wine Blogger Bash at WFM Culinary Center. With local chefs Jesse Griffiths of Dai Due, and Tyson Cole of Uchi positioned as heads at this table, they elevated the food platform and […]
Food allergies-don’t try this at home
Caring for a child/loved one with food allergies? Please keep the lines of communication open with your child’s allergist. Food allergy testing should be administered only under controlled conditions. ABC News/Good Morning America shares a glimmer of hope in a story of tolerance testing for peanuts. Though it’s promising that some day we may be able to put […]
Second-hand cookbooks measure up
Second-hand cookbooks Second-hand cookbooks measure up if you give them a chance. The Cookery extends a grateful thanks across Austin to a book treasure hunter, our friend Jane, for the latest acquisition for our collection. Middle Eastern, vegetarian, French or light and easy, we’ve learned not to snub our noses at used cookbooks. Looking to pick up a […]
This one’s for the birds
Take life outside with this recipe for the birds. We’re trying to attract hummingbirds with hummingbird friendly plants and a fresh batch of nectar. Here’s a simple syrup recipe from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Hummingbird Roundup: syrup recipe
Bakers Ready
Feeding the masses? Preheating required. We received these bakers washed and wrapped to help prepare a meal for a large group. We fired up The Cookery’s oven for this hot potato project. 25 potatoes. 350 degrees. 90 minutes. Done.
Counting calories
Are you feeling a little puffy? There’s probably a reason. If you’ve been indulging in everything sweet throughout February, it may be time to count down to a leaner lunch. I’ll be doing a double-take of what’s on my plate for the next few weeks.
Oscar menu? Spice it up with Monica Bhide
We’re spicing up the menu this weekend, and the soundtrack of Slumdog Millionaire is heating up The Cookery. With India in mind, taste a sample of Modern Spice: Inspired Indian Flavors of the Contemporary Kitchen . . . by Monica Bhide. Here’s Monica’s recipe for Butternut Squash, Coconut and Lamb Stew If you haven’t seen the film or heard […]
Double Play Dinner
Winter may be lingering around your neighborhood, but here in Texas, we’re welcoming pre-season baseball. It’s convenient to skip a healthy dinner with a load of excuses, primarily that there’s little time to fix anything when returning home after 8:00 p.m. from the batting cages. We rallied last night with a successful double play – arriving on time […]
Why we like Wasa
We like the fiber fill of Wasa. The crunch. The taste. The price. And we especially liked this weekend’s clearance price at our local IKEA . If you don’t mind extending Wasa’s festive Christmas infusion into February, look for these at the IKEA Swedish Food Market for 75 cents. This package expires May 31. We’re topping our Wasa with butter, cheese and cucumbers in The […]
Love on the griddle
If we prepared French Toast often, this breakfast fest wouldn’t be a treat. From whole wheat bread to real maple syrup, help the kids in the kitchen put a heart-healthy spin on French Toast. If you’re due for some authentic French romance, visit The French Fork for a lesson on making and enjoying crepes.