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Flickr Find: Chewy Turkish Ice Cream!

2008_08_27-TurkishIceCream.jpgDondurma is the the official name for this Turkish dessert snack. Apparently, it's so chewy and thick that you can eat it with a knife and fork!

  • Emma
  • August 27, 2008 06:00PM
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Look! A Pastry-Covered Le Creuset for a Big Pot Pie

2008_08_27-stoutpie.jpgWe saw this image in the latest Williams-Sonoma catalog and thought it was a clever, and very pretty, idea. Simmer the pot pie filling in your dutch oven, then put the crust right on top of the pot before transferring the whole thing to the oven.

You dirty fewer pans, not pouring the filling into a separate casserole dish, and we always like using our Le Creuset as a serving dish.

Get the recipe, below...

  • elizabeth p
  • August 27, 2008 05:30PM
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Word of Mouth: Tagine

2008_08_27-Tagines.jpgThe word tagine (also written as tajine) refers to two things. One: a cooking pot traditionally found in North African kitchens. Two: a tagine is also the name of various dishes in North African cuisine.

  • kathryn
  • August 27, 2008 05:00PM
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Mango Chili Ice Cream
Best Lick! 2008 Ice Cream Contest Entry #23

2008_08_27-Mango01.jpg2008_08_12-BestLickLogo.jpgOriginal Ice Cream Flavor: Mango Chili Ice Cream

Ice Cream Chef: Kana

What inspired this recipe? This ice cream captures the flavours of my childhood in Malaysia. Cardamom is widely used in both sweet and savoury Indian dishes. One of my fondest memory of my home is during the mango season when our mango tree would be laden with fruits. Fruit vendors often sold sliced skewers of ripe mangoes, pineapples and guava dusted with a mixture that consists of hot chili, sugar and salt.

Tastetester comments and full recipe after the jump. Take a look, then vote here!

  • Faith
  • August 27, 2008 04:30PM
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How To Clean Up Coffee Grounds
Delicious links for 08.27.08

2008_08_28-Slinkage.jpgWe make a mess out of our coffee grounds every morning (probably something to do with not having had coffee yet). Check out some good tips for keeping those pesky grounds contained, along with links to a few beautiful and delicious things we noticed today.

  • Faith
  • August 27, 2008 04:00PM
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Dr. Raj Patel Speaks on the Global Food Crisis
Bay Area Event: Sept 2, 2008

2008_08_27-RajPatel.jpgNext Tuesday, September 2, Dr. Raj Patel will speak about the global food crisis in San Mateo. More details after the jump ...

  • kathryn
  • August 27, 2008 03:30PM
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Good Question: To-Go Cups for Iced Coffee?

2008_08_28-Cups.jpgReader Fiona writes in with a very practical question. She says, I LOVE iced coffee and make big overnight batches at least once a week. I would love to be able to tote it around in a disposable plastic cup with a lid, similar to what Starbucks uses, but I can't find them anywhere.

I know it's not terribly environmentally friendly, but lifestyle wise, it's what's best for me right now. Do you know where I might be able to buy some? Thx in advance!

  • Faith
  • August 27, 2008 03:00PM
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Times Top 5: Lavender Pasta and Supper Clubs
From the NY Times Dining Section 08.27.08

2008_08_28-Times.jpgWhat's in the Times dining section today? Well, let's find out. Here are our top picks from today's dining section. We have two words for you: smoked peaches.

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  • Faith
  • August 27, 2008 02:30PM
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Coconut and Thai Basil Ice Cream
Best Lick! 2008 Ice Cream Contest Entry #22

2008_08_27-Basil01.jpg2008_08_12-BestLickLogo.jpgOriginal Ice Cream Flavor: Coconut and Thai Basil Ice Cream

Ice Cream Chef: Meredith

What inspired this recipe? I was inspired by my Thai basil plant that I started from seed back in March. Its been the most successful plant in my garden this summer- thriving in the heat and rain here in New Orleans. I hadn't used any until now.

Tastetester comments and full recipe after the jump. Take a look, then vote here!


  • Faith
  • August 27, 2008 02:00PM
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Slimmer Glass Bottles, School Lunches Rising, & Irradiation
Top food news for August 25-29

2008_08_27-Bottles.jpgIt's Wednesday, which means we're here with the weekly food news roundup. Read on ...

  • kathryn
  • August 27, 2008 01:30PM
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Recipe: Sesame Cucumber Salad

2008_08_27-cuke-collage.jpgI have a cucumber problem: suddenly I have armfuls of giant, prickly cukes in my garden. They're called Suyo Long Cucumbers and most gardeners would say there's not a lot to do with such a large fruit and ideally, they should be picked before reaching such a massive size. That one in the photo above weighed in at 1 1/4 pounds. And I've see bigger.

  • Sara Kate
  • August 27, 2008 01:00PM
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New Ice Cream Technique from Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

2008_08_25-IceCream.jpgYes, we know it's been Ice Cream Month for a while now. (Hey, almost a whole month!) We are nearly done drooling over all these delicious ice cream recipes, but first we have one more technique for you - and let me tell you, we saved the best for last.

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is a Columbus, Ohio, treasure, and we just got to try their basic technique for making smooth, creamy, rich, and - get this! - eggless ice cream.

  • Faith
  • August 27, 2008 12:30PM
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What To Do With Not-So-Great Apples

2008_08_27-apple.jpgWe're still reveling in the arrival of tomatoes, and yet already we're getting apples in our CSA. Unfortunately, these late summer apples are a little mealy — not the crisp fall apples we look forward to...

  • elizabeth p
  • August 27, 2008 12:00PM
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Blueberry Coffeecake Ice Cream "Cone"
Best Lick! 2008 Ice Cream Contest Entry #21

2008_08_27-BlueEntry01.jpg2008_08_12-BestLickLogo.jpgOriginal Ice Cream Flavor: Blueberry Coffeecake Ice Cream "Cone"

Ice Cream Chef: Joyce

What inspired this recipe? Blueberry coffeecake and blueberries with sour cream - summer in a mouthful, childhood memories by the spoonful. Blueberries are a full-blown obsession in the summer (e.g. New York Times article, Daring Baker's blogroll)... (continued below)

Tastetester comments and full recipe after the jump. Take a look, then vote here!

  • Faith
  • August 27, 2008 11:30AM
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Sense of Place: Flavors and Ingredients from the Pacific Northwest

2008_08_27-PacificNorthwest.jpgWhen it comes to the Pacific Northwest, it might be better to talk about what doesn't grow here than what does! The hills and valleys throughout the region form micro-climates that support an incredibly diversity of produce and food items.

What was eaten in the land where Sasquatch roamed? Read on...

  • Emma
  • August 27, 2008 11:00AM
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