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EPICURIOUS
A LUNCH AT THE PLAYBOY MANSIONBehold, Hugh Hefner's drawers. His snack drawers. In this week's Sex issue of Gourmet Live, Kelly Senyei has lunch at the Playboy Mansion in Los Angeles, and learns that it takes a 24/7 food service operation to keep the Playboy founder well fed. Executive Chef William Bloxsom-Carter is the man in c...Date: 18 May 2012 11:26:02 ESTFINALLY: IT'S NATIONAL CHEESE SOUFFLE DAY!Cheese soufflés are culinary double agents. They act all aloof and sophisticated, yet they are quick and easy to prepare, and a bargain in food dollars (depending on your cheese choice). Want to celebrate the cheese souffléé's special day? Here, 10 delicious variations on the classic. Cabrales...Date: 18 May 2012 09:32:02 ESTCOOKING AS NEWLYWEDSCooking forand withsomeone special is an act of love that can enrich your life, whether it's an elaborate anniversary meal or an ordinary weeknight dinner that brings you together in the kitchen. There are numerous benefits to cooking as a team: You get to spend time together, save some money, and i...Date: 18 May 2012 08:35:02 ESTCHERRIES IN ALMOND SYRUP OVER GREEK YOGURTRecipe from Bon Appétit...Date: 18 May 2012 01:18:01 ESTTHE PROBLEM WITH CARAMELIZING ONIONSLast week, a caramelized-onion loving friend of mine sent off an e-mail with a link to Tom Socca's Slate story on recipe writers misrepresenting the time it takes to properly brown onions. Socca focused on how many recipes say it will take only 10 to 20 minutes to achieve caramelization success, whe...Date: 17 May 2012 17:08:03 ESTCOOKING FIN FISHLast week at cooking school, we had our fin-fish class where we got an extensive overview of, well, the world of fin fish. Being a big seafood eater, I was thrilled to spend my Saturday learning about these aquatic species. It is said that there are up to 2,000 species of fish, but that we really on...Date: 17 May 2012 15:33:03 ESTNEW BOOKS FROM GOURMETWe're happy to announce the publication of two new Gourmet cookbooks, Gourmet Italian and Gourmet Weekday, both available in bookstores and in Gourmet Live's Amazon shop. For Gourmet Italian, the editors poured over the hundreds of Italian recipes the magazine published over the years, choosing only...Date: 17 May 2012 13:01:02 ESTHUGH'S RAMEN HAUNTSI have been spending much time in the wonderful city of New York these days and I like to eat, but at 152 pounds, with a snacker's sensibility from years in kitchens, I don't often like to sit down to a massive, multicourse meal. So a bowl of noodles is pretty fine with me. Ramen and Pho are beautif...Date: 17 May 2012 11:26:02 ESTRIBS: A COMPLETE COOKING GUIDEThe humble rib, a delicacy since man discovered fire, is one of America's favorite things to eat. Whether it's pork, beef, bison, lamb, or mutton ribs you prefer, here are 10 dos and don'ts for mastering the cooking of ribs....Date: 17 May 2012 09:32:03 ESTYOUR DAILY LUNCH REPORT FROM A 9-YEAR-OLDThat's it: I'm utterly convinced every food review written by anyone from now on should include a hair count. Thank a precocious 9-year-old girl in Scotland who calls herself Veg. (Her explanation: "My dad says I should call myself Veritas Ex Gusto, truth from tasting in Latin but who knows Latin? Y...Date: 17 May 2012 09:13:02 ESTCURRIED EGG SALAD IN MINI PITASRecipe from Bon Appétit...Date: 17 May 2012 00:59:02 ESTTAKING MY MEDICINE AND LOVING ITHistorically, there has always been one restaurant that leads the way and influences thousands of other establishments, only to be replaced several years later by another. For many years, it was New York that was the culinary arbiter. Then California led the way, with Chez Panisse, Michael's, Spago,...Date: 16 May 2012 16:49:02 ESTCHEESE LAYERS IN THE WEDDING CAKEThis weekend we're going to a wedding upstate, and I can honestly say I'm looking forward to the food. Five long years ago Slate had me write a mean piece on why that festive fare is so often so dreary, but I'm guessing the great American kitchen revolution has had an impact even on the meal that ge...Date: 16 May 2012 15:14:04 ESTGOING THE WHOLE HOGBrooks Miller and Anna Santini have been working on farms and learning about sustainable agriculture for 10 years. The couple now own North Mountain Pastures, 84 acres outside of Newport, Pennsylvania, where they raise chickens, pigs, turkeys, cows, goats, and sheep. Their heritage breed pigs, inclu...Date: 16 May 2012 13:39:02 ESTJULIA CHILD'S CHOCOLATE MOUSSEThe countdown to what would have been Julia Child's 100th birthday continues this week with Mousseline au Chocolat, or better known as Chocolate Mousse. Her recipe comes from Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Volume 1 (Knopf). The one thing I learned by making the recipe? I need more practice bea...Date: 16 May 2012 11:07:04 ESTWHAT DOES GLUTEN-FREE MEAN?Let's talk about this phrase: gluten-free. It shouldn't be hard to define, right? What's gluten? Well, it's the elastic protein that is in wheat, barley, rye, triticale, spelt, farro, and kamut. (Plus semonlina, durum, and freekeh.) Ah, but even that's confusing. Some people refer to the compound se...Date: 16 May 2012 09:32:03 ESTEDIBLE WEDDING BOUQUETSAs wedding season begins to pick up, it's no surprise that more and more epicurean brides are choosing to walk down the aisle with bouquets featuring edibles, namely fruits, vegetables, herbs, and even grains. Incorporating these elements takes some time and consideration, so we've asked seasoned fl...Date: 16 May 2012 09:13:02 ESTSIMPLE SMOKED BEEF SHORT RIBSRecipe from Epicurious...Date: 16 May 2012 01:56:02 ESTWILTED SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM FETA DRESSINGHealthy Recipesbrought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 305; Total Fat 28g; Carbohydrates 7g Sautéed onions, warm Feta cheese, and heart-healthy olive oil give this salad some heft, making it just right for a comforting winter meal. Sp...Date: 16 May 2012 00:04:11 ESTROAST PORK LOIN WITH GARLIC AND ROSEMARYHealthy Recipesbrought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 184; Total Fat 6g; Carbohydrates 1g Looking for an alternative to pork chops? Well-trimmed pork loin is low in calories and fat. Rosemary adds a wonderful aroma and flavor to the dish without upping the sod...Date: 16 May 2012 00:02:01 EST
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DAILY TELEGRAPH
ROSE PRINCE'S BAKING CLUB: DIAMOND JUBILEE SPECIALDaily TelegraphThe Baking Club comes over all patriotic for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee with Saxe Coburg Cake and Crown Jewel biscuits....Date: 18 May 2012 11:33:05 ESTSAXE COBURG CAKEDaily TelegraphRose Prince's Saxe Coburg Cake, a patriotic treat for a Jubilee street party....Date: 18 May 2012 11:32:09 ESTCROWN JEWEL BISCUITSDaily TelegraphRose Prince's Crown Jewel biscuits, a sweet treat that pays tribute to the Queen on her Diamond Jubilee....Date: 18 May 2012 11:31:09 ESTWHAT TO DRINK DURING THE QUEEN'S DIAMOND JUBILEEDaily TelegraphA plethora of limited- edition tipples are popping up for the Diamond Jubilee....Date: 18 May 2012 11:30:06 ESTQUEEN'S DIAMOND JUBILEE: CLASSIC PARTY SNACKSDaily TelegraphWith retro recipes all the rage, Xanthe Clay whips up some classic jubilee snacks....Date: 18 May 2012 06:41:20 ESTCUCUMBER RUFFLE SANDWICHESDaily TelegraphXanthe Clay's cucumber ruffle sandwiches, perfect for your Diamond Jubilee street party....Date: 18 May 2012 05:30:24 ESTSMOKED SALMON WITH DILL BUTTER SANDWICHESDaily TelegraphXanthe Clay's smoked salmon with dill butter sandwiches, an elegant snack for a Jubilee street party....Date: 18 May 2012 05:29:30 ESTASPARAGUS IN BLANKETSDaily TelegraphXanthe Clay's asparagus in blankets, a classic taste combination....Date: 18 May 2012 05:28:34 ESTSPICED SCOTCH EGGSDaily TelegraphXanthe Clay's spiced scotch eggs, ideal for your Diamond Jubilee party....Date: 18 May 2012 05:27:44 ESTCORONATION CHICKEN ROLLSDaily TelegraphXanthe Clay's coronation chicken rolls, a classic snack for a Jubilee street party....Date: 18 May 2012 05:26:54 ESTQUEEN'S DIAMOND JUBILEE: XANTHE CLAY'S CLASSIC JUBILEE SNACKSDaily TelegraphWith retro recipes all the rage, Xanthe Clay whips up some classic jubilee snacks....Date: 18 May 2012 05:25:21 ESTQUEEN'S DIAMOND JUBILEE: IDEAS FOR YOUR STREET PARTYDaily TelegraphThe Telegraph's Xanthe Clay talks you through recipe and decoration ideas for the Jubilee weekend....Date: 18 May 2012 04:28:21 ESTWINE REVIEW: CHILLED REDSDaily TelegraphJust chill! Reds don't have to be room temperature, says Susy Atkins....Date: 18 May 2012 02:35:47 ESTMEN THINK MEAT IS MACHO AND SALAD IS FOR WIMPS, CLAIMS RESEARCHDaily TelegraphMen are put off eating a healthy diet because they feel meat is masculine and vegetables are for wimps, new research suggests....Date: 17 May 2012 13:20:33 ESTWHICH? RESEARCH REVEALS SANDWICHES FROM SOME RETAILERS CONTAIN TWICE AS MUCH SALTDaily TelegraphA sandwich from one retailer can contain twice as much fat or salt as that from another, even when the filling is similar, according to Which?...Date: 17 May 2012 08:21:36 ESTBLANCHED CHOY SUM WITH SIZZLING OILDaily TelegraphFuchsia Dunlop's blanched choy sum with sizzling oil, a delicious traditional Chinese vegetable dish....Date: 17 May 2012 08:20:42 ESTGONG BAO CHICKEN WITH PEANUTSDaily TelegraphFuchsia Dunlop's gong bao chicken with peanuts, a traditional Sichuanese dish....Date: 17 May 2012 08:19:49 ESTSICHUANESE GREEN SOY BEAN SALADDaily TelegraphFuchsia Dunlop's Sichuanese green soy bean salad, a delicious appetiser....Date: 17 May 2012 08:18:57 ESTSMACKED CUCUMBER IN GARLICKY SAUCEDaily TelegraphFuchsia Dunlop's smacked cucumber in garlicky sauce, a quick and easy Sichuanese dish....Date: 17 May 2012 08:18:02 ESTEVERYDAY CHINESE COOKING: ALCHEMY ON A PLATEDaily TelegraphEveryday Chinese cooking is the art of turning the most humble ingredients into culinary gold, writes Fuchsia Dunlop in her new book Every Grain of Rice....Date: 17 May 2012 08:16:24 EST -
WINE SPECTATOR
FOLEY FAMILY WINES EXPANDS IN NAPA AND NEW ZEALAND (WINE SPECTATOR)Bill Foley acquires Napa's Sawyer Cellars and Marlborough-based New Zealand Wine Company...Date: 18 May 2012 11:27:48 ESTWINE AND JUBILEES FOR JACK NICKLAUS AND THE QUEEN (WINE SPECTATOR)Plus, Port house Ramos Pinto hosts Monaco's royalty and the Great GoogaMooga is bringing wine and music to Brooklyn's Prospect Park...Date: 17 May 2012 15:52:07 ESTLIGHTS! CAMERA! POUR! VIDEO CONTEST! WINE SPECTATOR'S 6TH ANNUAL CONTEST (WINE SPECTATOR)Share your wine story and earn great prizes...Date: 17 May 2012 13:58:04 ESTBORDEAUX FUTURES HIT THE MARKET, BUT IS ANYONE BUYING? (WINE SPECTATOR)Recent days have brought top wines like Margaux and Haut-Brion; wineries struggle with pricing...Date: 15 May 2012 18:05:03 ESTSTUDY FINDS HOPE IN TREATING ALZHEIMER'S WITH WINE POLYPHENOL (WINE SPECTATOR)Mount Sinai researchers find that a grape chemical can be absorbed by rats' brains and stop mental decline...Date: 15 May 2012 14:55:07 ESTTHREE THINGS THEY DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW (WINE SPECTATOR)Who's "they," you ask? It's restaurants, retailers, wineries and, yes, wine writers...Date: 15 May 2012 11:45:03 ESTPAIRING WINE AND MUSIC (WINE SPECTATOR)Berkeley, Calif.-based Peter Eastlake curates the wine list for summer music festivals...Date: 11 May 2012 13:01:03 ESTFERGALICIOUS SYRAH (WINE SPECTATOR)Plus, star chefs support Citymeals-on-Wheels and cancer research at Dînner des Grands Chefs and Taste of Hope, and a Mother's Day treat: cookies created specifically for wine pairing...Date: 10 May 2012 15:15:45 ESTALLEGED WINE COUNTERFEITER RUDY KURNIAWAN INDICTED (WINE SPECTATOR)Federal grand jury hands down charges against the wine collector; he could be extradited to New York soon...Date: 10 May 2012 00:40:26 ESTMARVIN R. SHANKEN INDUCTED INTO JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION WHO'S WHO OF FOOD & BEVERAGE IN AMERICA (WINE SPECTATOR)Date: 09 May 2012 17:28:55 ESTMISCHIEF & MAYHEM BUYS VINEYARD IN BURGUNDY'S ALOXE-CORTON (WINE SPECTATOR)The micro-négociant creates the beginning of a domaine...Date: 09 May 2012 12:25:26 EST8 & $20 RECIPE: ROAST CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS SPRING SALAD WITH SAUVIGNON BLANC (WINE SPECTATOR)A gourmet spin on a deli classic makes a great home for asparagus...Date: 08 May 2012 10:10:02 ESTA NEW TWIST FOR SPARKLING WINES (WINE SPECTATOR)Australian companies devise a screw cap for bubbly, but will consumers give up popping corks?...Date: 07 May 2012 22:31:03 ESTCHÂTEAU MONTUS HIT HARD BY STORM (WINE SPECTATOR)Hail wreaks havoc in vineyards of top Madiran producer...Date: 07 May 2012 13:39:02 ESTWINE SPECTATOR UNVEILS 2012 EDITION OF NAPA GUIDE FOR IPAD (WINE SPECTATOR)Expanded travel app provides more recommended wineries and restaurants to visit, plus new reviews of the region's top wines...Date: 07 May 2012 00:04:17 ESTA RED FROM THE SLOPES OF AN ACTIVE VOLCANO (WINE SPECTATOR)Passopisciaro Sicilia 2008...Date: 06 May 2012 00:08:44 ESTSHANNON RIDGE BUYS HIGH VALLEY VINEYARD (WINE SPECTATOR)Lake County winery expands its wine business with addition of High Valley brand...Date: 04 May 2012 13:01:04 ESTGREEN PAPAYA SALAD AND RIESLING FOR MOTHER'S DAY (WINE SPECTATOR)Los Angeles chef Sang Yoon shares a fresh and flavorful recipe, and we suggest Rieslings to pour alongside...Date: 04 May 2012 12:04:02 ESTGRAND TOUR KICKS OFF IN D.C., TRAVELS TO NEW YORK (WINE SPECTATOR)Wine Spectator's 11th annual tasting event showcases wines from around the world...Date: 03 May 2012 19:21:02 ESTCONTROVERSIAL MOSEL BRIDGE APPEARS ON HOLD (WINE SPECTATOR)Work ceases on bridge and highway that could jeopardize vineyards; government won't explain why...Date: 03 May 2012 17:42:05 EST
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NEW YORK TIMES
DINER’S JOURNAL BLOG: MISSION CHINESE FOOD TO OPEN NEXT WEEKThe San Francisco standout is opening a branch on the Lower East Side on Tuesday....Date: 18 May 2012 11:28:48 ESTDINER’S JOURNAL: DEAR FLOFAB: MY BOYFRIEND'S MOTHER MAY POISON ME WITH PEANUTSAdvice on confronting someone who just doesn’t seem to get the severity of your food allergies....Date: 17 May 2012 18:05:04 ESTRECIPES FOR HEALTH: TURKEY BURGERS WITH GREEN GARLIC AND PARSLEYTurkey Burgers With Green Garlic and Parsley...Date: 17 May 2012 11:28:17 ESTDRINK: IT’S TIME TO UPDATE THE WINE SPRITZERDate: 17 May 2012 07:39:07 ESTEAT: GRILL ’EM ALLDate: 17 May 2012 07:38:03 ESTRECIPES FOR HEALTH: PAN-COOKED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH GREEN GARLICPan-Cooked Brussels Sprouts With Green Garlic...Date: 16 May 2012 14:56:49 ESTDINER’S JOURNAL BLOG: THOMAS KELLER AND ANDONI ADURIZ START A FOOD FIGHTTwo of the world's top chefs agree that they should not have to carry the torch for local and sustainable agriculture. Here are a few posts from the firefight that has resulted on Twitter....Date: 16 May 2012 14:55:05 ESTOPINIONATOR: LESS MEAT, LESS GLOBAL WARMINGWe can slow global warming by eating fewer animal products....Date: 16 May 2012 01:18:26 ESTDINER’S JOURNAL: THREE DISHES AT PERLAPete Wells picks three highlights from the menu at Perla in the Village....Date: 15 May 2012 19:02:04 ESTDEMI MONDE AND MASLOW 6 WINE BAR OPENDemi Monde opens with food Phillip Kirschen-Clark, formerly of Vandaag; Maslow 6 Wine Store opens a wine bar next door....Date: 15 May 2012 18:44:52 ESTTASTE OF TRIBECA AND OTHER EVENTS THIS WEEKThe Taste of TriBeCa event, to benefit local public school; a class on Persian cooking to benefit Just Food; and other events this week....Date: 15 May 2012 18:43:59 ESTDINING OUTDOORS AND ON HIGHLa Piscine at the Ho?tel Americano on West 27th Street will serve small plates of Mediterranean fare....Date: 15 May 2012 18:43:04 ESTPERLADate: 15 May 2012 17:32:14 ESTDINER’S JOURNAL BLOG: THREE DISHES AT PERLAPete Wells picks three highlights from the menu at Perla in the Village....Date: 15 May 2012 17:31:19 ESTFOOD STUFF: MILLESIME OFFERS 1904 PRICES FOR A DAYDate: 15 May 2012 17:30:29 ESTFOOD STUFF: PINEBERRIES AND STRASBERRIES NOW IN MARKETSDate: 15 May 2012 17:29:40 EST$25 AND UNDER: MISS LILY’S BAKE SHOP & MELVIN’S JUICE BOX IN GREENWICH VILLAGEMiss Lily’s Bakeshop & Melvin’s Juice Box on West Houston Street....Date: 15 May 2012 17:28:49 ESTRESTAURANT REVIEW: PERLA IN GREENWICH VILLAGEPerla, on Minetta Lane in Greenwich Village....Date: 15 May 2012 17:27:04 ESTRECIPES FOR HEALTH: QUINOA PILAF WITH SWEET PEAS AND GREEN GARLICQuinoa Pilaf With Sweet Peas and Green Garlic...Date: 15 May 2012 16:52:28 ESTEASY STEPS TO PRESERVING PRODUCESpring is the time to try preservation, or canning, and it’s not as scary as it sounds....Date: 15 May 2012 16:51:36 EST -
BON APPETIT
A SOUP WORTH CHOPPING FORMy mushroom and leek soupThe photo from Bon AppetitTHE RECIPE: Mushroom and Leek Soup with Parsley DumplingsBon Appetit, February 2010 Would you make it again? YESTime (including stock): 2 hoursI am pleased to announce that my Mushroom and Leek Soup with Parsley Dumplings was a shortcut free dish!&n...Date: 15 May 2012 00:10:23 ESTTHE CRAB CIOPPINO DIDN'T DO IT FOR MEMy cioppino-style roasted crabThe photo from Bon AppetitTHE RECIPE: Cioppino-Style Roasted CrabBon Appetit, January 2010Time: 50 minutesWould I make it again: Probably notOccasionally a meal is no more than the sum of its parts. No harmonizing happens, no bright burst of culinary magic, just the ing...Date: 14 May 2012 00:13:02 ESTTHE PERFECT SOUP FOR RAINY DAYS: RIBOLLITAMy ribollita The photo from Bon AppetitTHE RECIPE: Ribollita Bon Appetit, January 2010Time: 3 hours, 30 minutes, plus overnight soakingWould I make it again? Without hesitation, and maybe just as the soup alone. Ribollita--which means "reboiled" in Italian--is one of those humble, day-aft...Date: 13 May 2012 00:17:56 ESTA DELICIOUS CAKE FOR ALL YOU APPLE PICKERSThe post was originally published with incorrect links and pictures. We apologize for this error to Bridget and to our readers. -Emily Fleischaker, web editorMy apple cakeThe photo from Bon App?titTHE RECIPE: Apple Spice Cake with Walnuts and CurrantsBon App?tit, October 2003Active time: 1 hour 40 m...Date: 10 May 2012 01:29:07 ESTHAVE MY CAKE (AND EAT IT TOO)The post was originally published with incorrect links and pictures. We apologize for this error to Chris and to our readers. -Emily Fleischaker, web editorMy Apple Spice Cake The photo from Bon App?titTHE RECIPE: Apple Spice Cake with Walnuts and CurrantsBon App?tit October 2003Active time: 2 hours...Date: 10 May 2012 01:29:07 ESTGREAT BRUNCH YOU CAN MAKE IN YOUR SLEEPMy bacon-wrapped eggsThe photo from Bon App?titTHE RECIPE: Bacon-Wrapped Eggs with PolentaPrep Time: 1 hour (can be spread over a few days)Total Time: 1 hour, 20 minutes Would I Make This Again?: Yes, but I might find a replacement for the polentaI find rising before 11am on a Sunday outlandish. And...Date: 10 May 2012 01:29:07 ESTA CHILI RECIPE FOR MEAT LOVERSNote from the Project Recipe's editor: After a brief hiatus (apologies on my part) Project Recipe is back. We have some very exciting changes coming to the blog, which we'll post about soon. In the meantime, please enjoy Chris and Bridget's posts on this belly-warming chili recipe from Bruce Aidells...Date: 10 May 2012 01:28:12 ESTEASY CHEESY POTATO GRATINMy potato gratinThe photo from Bon App?titTHE RECIPE: Scalloped Yukon Gold and Sweet Potato Gratin with Fresh HerbsBon App?tit November 2008Prep Time: 1 hour 7 minutesCook Time: 2 hours 15 minutesWould I make this again?: Yes, yes, a thousand time yes! I've decided this is my contribution to Thanksg...Date: 10 May 2012 01:28:12 ESTA THANKSGIVING SIDE THAT CAN STEAL THE SPOTLIGHTMy potato gratinthe photo from Bon App?titTHE RECIPE: Scalloped Yukon Gold and Sweet Potato Gratin with Fresh HerbsBon App?tit, November 2008Active Prep time: 25 minutes Total time: 1 hour, 15 minutes Would I make this again?: Absolutely This delicious and simple recipe is fairly standard for a pota...Date: 10 May 2012 01:28:12 ESTWARM, CHUNKY, DELICIOUS CHILIMy version of the chiliThe photo from Bon App?titTHE RECIPE: Texas Beef Brisket ChiliBon App?tit, October 2008Prep Time: 50 minutes (soaking, peeling,chopping, slicing, cutting)Cook Time: 4 hours and 15 minutes (seriously! Plus an hour to cool!) Would I make it again: YesI want to start this p...Date: 10 May 2012 01:27:22 ESTWARM, CHUNKY, DELICIOUS CHILIMy version of the chiliThe photo from Bon App?titTHE RECIPE: Texas Beef Brisket ChiliBon App?tit, October 2008Prep Time: 50 minutes (soaking, peeling,chopping, slicing, cutting)Cook Time: 4 hours and 15 minutes (seriously! Plus an hour to cool!) Would I make it again: YesI want to start this p...Date: 10 May 2012 01:27:22 ESTTHE BEST LAMB MEATBALLS TO TUCK INTO A PITAMy koftethe photo from Bon AppetitTHE RECIPE: Lamb Kofte with Yogurt Sauce and MuhammaraBon App?tit, January 2010Total time: 1 hours, 20 minutes (yogurt/tahini sauce: 5 minutes; boning and grinding lamb: 20 minutes; meatballs and onions: 35 minutes; muhammara sauce: 20 minutes)Would you make it...Date: 10 May 2012 01:27:17 ESTMAKE THIS ASAP: VIETNAMESE BANH MI SANDWICH RECIPEMy versionThe photo from Bon App?titTHE RECIPE: Pork Meatball Banh MiBon App?tit, January 2010Active time: 30 minutesTotal time: 50 minutesWould I Make It Again?: For sure. In a hot second. A month ago I was riding along in my friend Natasha's Coolhaus ice cream sandwich truck (a post on that coming...Date: 10 May 2012 01:27:17 ESTLIGHT-YET-SATISFYING CHICKEN TAGINEMy versionThe photo from Bon App?tit THE RECIPE: Chicken Tagine with Fennel and OlivesBon App?tit, October 2008Active time: 20 minutesTotal time: 30 minutesWould I Make It Again? Yes!After the overindulgence of the holidays, January is the perfect time for resolutions. In my case, they practically m...Date: 10 May 2012 01:27:17 ESTCHANGES FOR PROJECT RECIPESince the launch of this Web Site in May 2008 our fearless blog writers Chris and Bridget have been cooking their way through our Top 100 Recipes. We've assigned them recipes, they've evaluated, and we've had a great time along the way.Nearly two years later, it's time to change things up a little....Date: 10 May 2012 01:27:17 ESTBISON SHEPHERD'S PIE FOR A COLD FEBRUARY NIGHTMy shepherd's piethe photo from Bon AppetitTHE RECIPE: Bison and Red Wine Shepherd's PieBon Appetit, February 2010Active Time: 1.75 hours (you kind of have to stand there while it cooks)Total time: 2 hours (both on the stove top and in the oven)Would I make it again? YesMy cousin is an incredible co...Date: 10 May 2012 01:26:22 ESTWOK-SEARED SESAME GREEN BEANSGreen beans are quickly stir-fried with a versatile Asian-inspired sauce....Date: 10 May 2012 01:26:21 ESTORZO, FETA, AND TOMATO SALAD WITH MARJORAM VINAIGRETTEThis fresh take on pasta salad makes a nice side dish for grilled fish or lamb....Date: 10 May 2012 01:26:21 ESTFRITTATA ROLLS STUFFED WITH RICOTTA AND FRESH MINTThese rolls are an elegant addition to an antipasti platter....Date: 10 May 2012 01:26:21 ESTCHICKEN CHEDDAR QUESADILLAS WITH TOMATO AND CORN SALSAHearty enough for dinner, these crispy quesadillas come together in a snap....Date: 10 May 2012 01:25:31 EST -
GOURMET
MY DAY ON A PLATE: DEBI MAZARFrom Goodfellas to good food. The actress, mother, and current Dancing with the Stars hoofer has a new website, Under the Tuscan Gun, where she dishes out her favorite traditional Italian recipes, ingredients, and anecdotes....Date: 10 May 2012 01:32:26 ESTGRANT ACHATZ GOES TO AUSTRIALike a small museum with ever changing galleries, the progressive and very modern restaurant Ikarus showcases the world's best talent, one chef at a time....Date: 10 May 2012 01:32:25 ESTRESTAURANTS NOW: TAVERN LAW(Seattle) - Pouring everything from fizzes to flips, this brand-new speakeasy keeps the focus on good, old-fashioned liquids....Date: 10 May 2012 01:32:25 ESTHOW ROBERT BRESSON TAUGHT ME TO COOKChip Brantley, author of the book The Perfect Fruit: Good Breeding, Bad Seeds and the Hunt for the Elusive Pluot and co-founder of cookthink.com, explains what the difficult French filmmaker showed him about the art of cooking....Date: 10 May 2012 01:31:00 ESTOUR PUMPKIN PICKSThis Halloween, forget the jack-o-lantern and turn your pumpkin into one of these comforting fall dishes, from rolls to rice pudding....Date: 10 May 2012 01:30:55 ESTHOW TO SAY NOWe've encouraged our daughter to eat anything that pleases her. We never thought about how to set limits....Date: 10 May 2012 01:30:55 ESTHOW TO SAY NOWe've encouraged our daughter to eat anything that pleases her. We never thought about how to set limits....Date: 10 May 2012 01:30:55 ESTTRAVEL SMART: DESIGNED TO DEATHGourmet's travel editor thinks hotel decor should not be hazardous to your health....Date: 10 May 2012 01:30:01 ESTRESTAURANTS NOW: ELLERBE FINE FOODS(Fort Worth, TX) - A Shreveport chef brings a touch of elegance—and Cajun moxie—to the edge of cow country....Date: 10 May 2012 01:30:01 ESTEXTREME FRUGALITY: WELL, NOBODY'S PERFECTThe zero-spending game is called on account of soccer ... and foraging for wild edibles....Date: 10 May 2012 01:30:01 ESTTHE ULTIMATE THANKSGIVING MENUCelebrate the holiday season with a classic menu highlighting traditional tastes, simple preparations, and festive fare....Date: 18 Apr 2012 16:26:16 ESTMY DAY ON A PLATE: DEBI MAZARFrom Goodfellas to good food. The actress, mother, and current Dancing with the Stars hoofer has a new website, Under the Tuscan Gun, where she dishes out her favorite traditional Italian recipes, ingredients, and anecdotes....Date: 09 Apr 2012 12:13:52 ESTRESTAURANTS NOW: TAVERN LAW(Seattle) - Pouring everything from fizzes to flips, this brand-new speakeasy keeps the focus on good, old-fashioned liquids....Date: 09 Apr 2012 12:13:49 ESTGRANT ACHATZ GOES TO AUSTRIALike a small museum with ever changing galleries, the progressive and very modern restaurant Ikarus showcases the world's best talent, one chef at a time....Date: 09 Apr 2012 12:13:46 ESTHOW ROBERT BRESSON TAUGHT ME TO COOKChip Brantley, author of the book The Perfect Fruit: Good Breeding, Bad Seeds and the Hunt for the Elusive Pluot and co-founder of cookthink.com, explains what the difficult French filmmaker showed him about the art of cooking....Date: 09 Apr 2012 12:13:42 ESTHOW TO SAY NOWe've encouraged our daughter to eat anything that pleases her. We never thought about how to set limits....Date: 09 Apr 2012 12:13:39 ESTOUR PUMPKIN PICKSThis Halloween, forget the jack-o-lantern and turn your pumpkin into one of these comforting fall dishes, from rolls to rice pudding....Date: 09 Apr 2012 12:13:36 ESTEXTREME FRUGALITY: WELL, NOBODY'S PERFECTThe zero-spending game is called on account of soccer ... and foraging for wild edibles....Date: 09 Apr 2012 12:13:32 ESTRESTAURANTS NOW: ELLERBE FINE FOODS(Fort Worth, TX) - A Shreveport chef brings a touch of elegance—and Cajun moxie—to the edge of cow country....Date: 09 Apr 2012 12:13:28 ESTTRAVEL SMART: DESIGNED TO DEATHGourmet's travel editor thinks hotel decor should not be hazardous to your health....Date: 09 Apr 2012 09:53:22 EST
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HOW TO SCHOOL YOURSELF IN WINEIs a deep understanding of wine something anyone can learn? How about pairing wine with food? "I know what sommeliers will tell you (what they are trained to tell you):...Date: 18 May 2012 10:29:19 ESTGO AHEAD, STORE ONIONS IN THE FRIDGEOnions keep best when stored in cool, dark places—sparrowgrass thinks the fridge works just fine. "Don't store potatoes and onions in the same place," sparrowgrass warns. "One causes the other...Date: 17 May 2012 10:10:17 ESTHAKKA RICE SNACKS: UMAMI BOMBSHakka rice snacks, also known as sticky rice dumplings, are "greenish, glutinous objects" made from soft dough and any number of fillings. DaveCook recently tried two from a Chinatown bakery;...Date: 16 May 2012 13:59:14 ESTWHAT TO DO WHEN YOGURT SEPARATES?What do you do when your tub of yogurt separates into watery liquid (whey) and thicker yogurt? Do you mix it back together, or drain off the liquid? Draining results in...Date: 16 May 2012 13:58:14 ESTHISTORY’S 5 MOST OBNOXIOUS BEER MARKETING TECHNIQUESThe pending release of Animée, a "bloat-resistant" beer targeted at women in the UK, brings to mind the following question: Is this the most obnoxious method on record of marketing...Date: 16 May 2012 00:06:30 ESTA FREE PASS INTO THE COOL KIDS’ COCKTAIL CLUBThere are so many talented bartenders on the West Coast that I'm surprised it took this long for someone to capitalize on them and make a book. But Ted Munat...Date: 15 May 2012 00:11:21 ESTTHE TINIEST (FUNCTIONAL) CORKSCREW IN THE WORLDBritish company True Utility makes stuff like heavy-duty LED flashlights and mini multipurpose tools that clip on your key ring. Now, they claim they make the world's smallest fully functional...Date: 13 May 2012 00:23:34 EST5 COOKBOOKS FOR DWEEBS AND NERDSPut on your pocket protectors, tape your glasses back together, and pretend you're still a virgin. Cooking for Geeks, a new cookbook by Jeff Potter, is probably the best science-meets-the-kitchen...Date: 13 May 2012 00:23:34 ESTSTAR TREK PIZZA CUTTERThinkGeek, source of many clever and/or deeply nerd-influenced tchotchkes, presents the Star Trek Enterprise Pizza Cutter, which cuts pizza while looking exactly like the NCC-1701, no doubt boldly, etc. etc. Star...Date: 13 May 2012 00:22:17 ESTA HIDEOUS APRON WITH AN UNPLEASANT SURPRISEThe stock-in-trade at the Etsy shop of the, um, aptly named Leapinchubb is aprons. Specifically, aprons fitted with faux phalluses (phalli?) that are disturbingly real-looking, covered up with a tea...Date: 13 May 2012 00:22:17 ESTUNNERVING KNIFE REFRIGERATOR MAGNETThinkGeek, lately praised by us for its Star Trek pizza cutter, continues its headlong march into kitchen drollery with the Knife Fridge Magnet, which totally looks like you stuck a...Date: 13 May 2012 00:21:20 ESTWEIRD NEW COTTON CANDY MAKERAm I the only one who remembers those puffed-up round mint candies they used to sell at drugstores? It looked like they took a regular Starlight Mint and, um, did...Date: 13 May 2012 00:20:06 ESTTHE SLOW-SIMMERED GLORY OF NIHARINihari is a rich, simmered-for-hours braise of meat, onions, and spices that has become one of the iconic dishes of Pakistan. It's also one of luckyfatima's all-time favorite foods. "It's...Date: 12 May 2012 06:46:20 ESTEXPLORING DRINKS FROM ASIAN MARKETS"I was browsing the beverage aisle at the Asian market and felt overwhelmed," says madridista. Between the five kinds of coconut juice and three kinds of mango juice, not to...Date: 12 May 2012 06:45:27 ESTCLOSE TO THE BONEDoes a bone in the cut of meat affect the final product's tenderness? mucho gordo finds bone-in rib-eye steaks less tender than boneless cuts, but wonders if it's just a...Date: 12 May 2012 06:05:56 ESTFAREWELL, FOIE GRAS: I’M NOT SORRY TO SEE YOU GOOn July 1, California becomes a zero foie gras state. Senate bill 1520, which Arnold Schwarzenegger signed in 2004, outlawed the force-feeding of birds to enlarge their livers, and what’s...Date: 10 May 2012 17:46:12 ESTLONG ISLAND ICED 401(K) ANYONE?Recession-themed cocktails courtesy of the New Yorker....Date: 10 May 2012 01:42:32 ESTUSING RHUBARB JUICE IN COCKTAILSTake advantage of this early-spring ingredient....Date: 10 May 2012 01:42:32 ESTCARTOON COCKTAILS AND OTHER MADE-UP DRINKSThe Wall Street Journal analyzes fictional cocktails....Date: 10 May 2012 01:42:32 ESTMY NAME IS KID ROCK BEERStimulate the economy by getting your drink on....Date: 10 May 2012 01:42:32 EST -
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WEEKEND MEDITATION: HOW TO COPE WITH A WARM, SUNNY DAY IN WINTERMandarin tree, early January. It's the dead of winter and yet the day is mild, clear and bright. A warmish breeze gently rattles the last of the leaves in the gutters and all my cozy hearth tendenci...Date: 08 Jan 2012 08:16:41 ESTEUROPEAN BUTTER, BETTER SMOOTHIES, DOWNTON ABBEY CAKE, GRILLED CHEESE, WINTER SALADS, & PAN-FRIED BEANS MOST POPULAR POSTS PUBLISHED DECEMBER 31, 2011 - JANUARY 6, 2012Popular posts this past week included tips for better grilled cheese and better winter smoothies, two soup recipes, and advice on stocking your home bar. 15. Recipe: Hearty Chicken Minestrone 14. Ba...Date: 07 Jan 2012 16:11:17 ESTWHAT'S COOKING THIS WEEKEND? WEEKEND OF JANUARY 7-8, 2012Crispy Pan-Fried Beans with Wilted Greens Happy weekend folks! Welcome back, and welcome to a new year. We're looking forward to cooking our way through this new year with all of you, and we'd like t...Date: 06 Jan 2012 16:49:23 ESTWHAT CAN I COOK WITH PORT WINE? GOOD QUESTIONSQ: What can I cook with port wine? I'm finding sauces I can make, but I'm looking for something that might use a little more of the wine. I get a bottle every year at work for the holidays, and I'm...Date: 06 Jan 2012 16:11:24 ESTSAVORY SOUP TOPPER: FRIED GARLIC AND NUTSOur favorite thing about this warm, savory garnish is the sizzle it makes when you drop a spoonful into a bowl of soup. The flavor is pretty spectacular, too....Date: 06 Jan 2012 15:52:19 ESTWHAT LIGHT SOURCES DO YOU HAVE IN YOUR KITCHEN?In recent years I've lived in unusual buildings with awkward kitchen lighting. With long winter days I'm aching for more natural light and am feeling frustrated with my overhead spot lights and lone...Date: 06 Jan 2012 15:14:36 ESTLIVING IN THE BIG HOUSE: IN PRAISE OF BOXED WINEIn my perfect dream world, I would live close to a good, not-too-fancy winery where I could stop by every week or so to fill up a few glass bottles of wine from a large communal casket. This would be...Date: 06 Jan 2012 14:36:22 ESTBAR BASICS: 12 BOTTLES ANY BAR SHOULD HAVEThe new year is a time of new beginnings. This year, resolve to start your bar out right with these 12 essentials. I can't guarantee that you'll be able to make every drink you come across - but you...Date: 06 Jan 2012 14:17:17 ESTPAN-FRIED BEANS, HEARTY MINESTRONE & DOWNTON ABBEY CAKE THIS WEEK'S RECIPESEasing back in to the kitchen after the whirlwind of the holidays? We have a few handpicked recipes to nourish you and brighten up these dark winter days, from a heart chicken minestrone to a skil...Date: 06 Jan 2012 13:39:16 ESTEASY PANTRY DINNERS: 5 MEALS WITH ARTICHOKE HEARTSBuried deep in your freezer or perhaps in a jar in your pantry, I'm betting you have some artichoke hearts stashed away. If not, you should! These artichoke hearts are the start of many delicious,...Date: 06 Jan 2012 13:20:29 ESTBLACK PEPPER: WHICH SPICE SHOULD REPLACE IT?There comes a time when it's nice to take a step back from the way we always do things in the kitchen. Cast-iron skillet for pancakes? Great. Mineral oil to keep cutting boards supple? Perfect. Pepper...Date: 06 Jan 2012 12:42:28 ESTSNACK RECIPE: RAW AVOCADO LIME MOUSSE ON RICE CAKESNeed a new snack to bust out of an afternoon rut? One that corresponds with all those new year's best intentions such as eating more plants or eating joyfully? This raw, vegan, gluten–free avoc...Date: 06 Jan 2012 12:04:24 ESTTHE WINTER PANTRY: 5 FENNEL RECIPESFennel is one of my winter go-to vegetables for salads, soups, pastas dishes, and risotto. It's crunchy and refreshing but also slightly sweet. Folks generally slice the stalks of this root vegetable...Date: 06 Jan 2012 11:45:29 ESTBEFORE & AFTER: MODERNIZING A 1950'S BUNGALOW KITCHEN LEMONS, AVOCADOS AND THE BAYI've been admiring this kitchen renovation from the blog Lemons, Avocados and the Bay for some time, so I decided to reach out to Tammy and ask a few questions about the overhaul and the inspirati...Date: 06 Jan 2012 11:26:56 ESTBEFORE & AFTER: MODERNIZING A 1950'S BEACH BUNGALOW KITCHEN LEMONS, AVOCADOS AND THE BAYI've been admiring this kitchen renovation from the blog Lemons, Avocados and the Bay for some time, so I decided to reach out to Tammy and ask a few questions about the overhaul and the inspirati...Date: 06 Jan 2012 11:07:15 ESTBACON TOASTS & KUMQUAT ALMOND TART DELICIOUS LINKS FOR 01.06.2012Bacon-wrapped toasts for dipping in soft-boiled eggs, a kumquat tart and green bean salad in today's Delicious Links....Date: 06 Jan 2012 10:48:19 ESTVIDEO: COOK A WEEK OF VEGETABLES IN ONE AFTERNOONWith a packed school semester ahead of me, I am looking for a weekly routine that will let me prepare healthy weeknight dinners so quickly, I won't be tempted by takeout. In this video, cookbook autho...Date: 06 Jan 2012 10:10:20 ESTHOW CAN I MAKE TRUFFLE SALT? GOOD QUESTIONSQ: I have truffles. I want to make truffle salt. Is it as easy as storing truffles in some salt for a few days or a week, or is it more complicated? Do I need fancy salt? Google is really letting me d...Date: 06 Jan 2012 09:51:15 ESTHOW TO START COOKING AT HOME & ONE-POT PASTA E FAGIOLI FRIDAY FLASHBACKA year ago, we kicked off the post-holiday season with an entire week dedicated to soups, soups, and more soups. We had recipes galore, from tangy Mulligatawny to a black-eyed pea soup from down south...Date: 06 Jan 2012 09:13:14 ESTMAN WITH A PAN EDITED BY JOHN DONOHUE DAILY FINDMan with a Pan Edited by John Donohue • $10.85 • Amazon This book is a delightful collection of essays by twenty-one fathers and writers who cook for their families, accompanied by pag...Date: 06 Jan 2012 08:35:15 EST -
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P & Q: THIRD TUESDAY!Tuesdays with DorieThis is a chance to get back to something you missed. Do you have questions? I’m sure someone can help!...Date: 17 May 2012 09:51:27 ESTHOW TO MAKE HEALTHY, HOMEMADE VEGGIE CHIPSFood BloggaCurried Sweet Potato Chips We know we need to eat more vegetables. The challenge is to do it with flavor and variety. So we've become creative. Put all your vegetables in a blender, pulverize and serve. There's a booth at my local farmers market dispensing cups of green slop to devotees of tha...Date: 16 May 2012 21:15:30 EST30 DAYS, 30 WAYS WITH MACARONI AND CHEESEFood BloggaSalami, Spinach, and Smoked Gouda Macaroni and Cheese You never know where recipe inspiration may come from. A few Sundays ago as I was trying to think of a new macaroni and cheese recipe, I was stuck. I knew I was going to use...Date: 16 May 2012 00:10:50 ESTEBOOK REVIEW: IN CONVERSATION WITH EXCEPTIONAL WOMEN BY MONICA BHIDEFood BloggaWouldn’t you cherish the opportunity to sit at a dinner table with Ruth Reichl, Dorie Greenspan, Susan Orlean, and Amanda Hesser? You can (sort of) when you read Monica Bhide’s ebook, In Conversation with Exceptional Women: Seeds of Inspiration to Help You Bloom Where You Are Planted. Bhide, als...Date: 16 May 2012 00:08:44 ESTLYL: PECAN STICKY BUNSTuesdays with DorieLooking forward to seeing all the posts and amazing photos! Standard rules apply. This gorgeous specimen was baked by Lynn of Eat Drink Man Woman Dogs Cat. You can find the recipe at her blog as well as at the … Continue reading →...Date: 15 May 2012 00:12:23 ESTWHAT ARE WE MAKING IN JUNE? NOMINATE HERE!Tuesdays with DorieIt’s that time of the month again! Just to review: We ask for nominations. An executive committee will review the nominations. One simple and one more difficult recipe will be chosen to be featured the following month. Next week, we … Continue reading →...Date: 14 May 2012 08:54:19 ESTBEET HUMMUSChocolate and ZucchiniWho says winter food has to be colorless and drab? I first put together this beet hummus just before the holidays, on a day we'd been invited to dinner by one of my dearest friends (I've told you about her before), who was days away from delivering her first child. When I offered to contribute t...Date: 14 May 2012 00:14:55 ESTPITT CUE/BURGER AND LOBSTERFinancial TimesTim Hayward reviews Soho’s Pitt Cue and Mayfair’s Burger and Lobster...Date: 14 May 2012 00:14:00 ESTMOTHER'S DAY 2012: MEMORIES OF SUNDAY SUPPERS WITH MY MOMFood BloggaMom and Me, 2012 Sundays are for suppers. Not just any suppers. Suppers made patiently, slowly, lovingly. Like the way your mother or grandmother used to do. When I was a child, most Sunday mornings were spent rolling the meatballs. From the time I about four years old, I’d stand on my mom’s r...Date: 13 May 2012 13:39:25 ESTFORGET FOOD TRENDS. WHAT WILL YOU BE EATING IN 2012?Food BloggaCan you hear it? It's the heading scratching, hand-wringing, coffee-buzzed clatter of food editors and writers across the country desperately attempting to predict the biggest food trends of 2012. Here's a sampling: Yahoo News and the Food Channel predict the rise of Peruvian food&nb...Date: 13 May 2012 00:25:33 ESTCANDIED ORANGE SLICESChocolate and ZucchiniDrouant is a century-old Paris restaurant with a majestic Art Déco interior and private dining rooms where the jury for the Prix Goncourt, the most prestigious book award in France, convenes each fall to deliberate. Beyond that literary glamour, Drouant also serves an excellent cuisine, and one o...Date: 13 May 2012 00:24:35 ESTTHREE VERY GOOD THINGS: SQUASH AND COFFEE SOUP, LO BAK GO, AND HONEY LEMON TEAChocolate and Zucchini{This is part of a series in which I share three delicious things recently tasted and enjoyed. Please feel free to share your 3VGT list in the comments below, or on your own blog!} My latest "three very good things" are as follows: ~ Red Kuri Squash Soup with Arabica Whipped Cream I was just in V...Date: 13 May 2012 00:24:35 ESTRECIPE NOMINATIONS FOR MAY!Tuesdays with DorieIt’s that time of the month again! Just to review: We ask for nominations. An executive committee will review the nominations. One simple and one more difficult recipe will be chosen to be featured the following month. 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Avoid cod with zinc, but do try copper with mango, says Fuchsia Dunlop...Date: 11 May 2012 16:38:50 ESTTHE RIVIERA REINVENTEDFinancial TimesAs the stars descend for the Cannes Film Festival, kitchens along the coast are showing renewed flair, writes Tristan Rutherford...Date: 11 May 2012 16:36:41 ESTRECIPE: THREE BRUSCHETTASFinancial TimesPutting bruschettas together is an exercise in the simple art of making nice things to eat, writes Rowley Leigh...Date: 11 May 2012 16:34:31 ESTFT FOODIES: ANDONI LUIS ADURIZFinancial TimesThe head chef of Mugaritz, who has just published the restaurant’s first cookbook, tells Natalie Whittle why he’d like to present a diner with a single grain of salt...Date: 11 May 2012 16:32:17 ESTTHINK PINK: ITALIAN ROSÉFinancial TimesAs she mulls over her list of pink favourites, Jancis Robinson says the real surprise to her has been how many and varied are the Italian rosatos now being made...Date: 11 May 2012 16:30:16 ESTTHE WINNER OF VEGAN HOLIDAY KITCHEN IS....Food BloggaCongratulations to Brian (BriGuy) who won the copy of Vegan Holiday Kitchen! Many thanks to all of you who commented and tweeted. There will be many more give-aways to come! Happy Thanksgiving! Susan...Date: 10 May 2012 02:02:48 EST
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