Kicked out of the cookery
Have you ever been kicked out of your own kitchen/garage/office? I’ve just received the boot right out of the cookery. It’s temporary, so I’ll skip the manicure. The much anticipated Father-Son Cake Bake has arrived. This is a baking/bonding project for Cub Scouts and Dads. Cake testing is underway with the big event for Pack 61 […]
You’ve got mail-surprise on the doorstep
Want to surprise a friend? Why wait for a birthday? The Cookery loves the new skewers that arrived on our door step yesterday. Selected at the market in Morocco by Middle Eastern explorer Ms. Carrie, the skewers have found a welcome home. Beautiful! Kebabs anyone?
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 […]