Month: September 2021

6 Hispanic and Latinx Chefs on Food In America

Mitchell R. Lajoie 9 months ago

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This is part of The Power of Us, a series running across Hearst Magazines that celebrates the deep and profound ways that Hispanic and Latinx culture has shaped America. To see the complete portfolio, head here.

You can’t talk about “American” food today without mentioning tacos. Fast food tacos, taqueria tacos, fancy tacos: tacos have become as ubiquitous and beloved as burger or pizza in this country. One in five people living in the United States eats at least one taco per day—our love for the handheld antojito skyrocketed 13 percent during Covid-19, claiming its spot as a top feel-good food—and there’s a (legit) national holiday dedicated to the dish. But the real significance of the taco is the larger story it represents—the influence of the Hispanic and Latinx communities in the

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Food & Wine Classic in Aspen was small but mighty | Lifestyle

Mitchell R. Lajoie 9 months ago

Like most everything in 2020, Aspen’s Food & Wine Classic — the granddaddy of all wine and food extravaganzas — was put on hold because of the pandemic. It’s been held a June tradition for decades, attracting the world’s top chefs who present cooking demos, classes, and seminars. This year, like last year, June came and went without a Classic. But a mini-Classic was held Sept. 9-12. I attended four of the events over the weekend and wanted to pass along what I learned.

‘Turn Everyday Meals into the GOAT’Let’s first explain “GOAT.” Stephanie Izard owns a group of eateries in Chicago, including her flagship, Girl and the Goat. The word “goat” is in the name of several of her other eateries because, “My last name, Izard, is the name of a mountain range in France and translates to goat. Goat is easier to remember than Izard, so that’s what

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eight Greatest Diets For Weight Loss 2020

Mitchell R. Lajoie 9 months ago

A platform for experimenting with new flavors and dishes, as well as components of service, design and décor. Butternut squash is so good on its own, that hardly any seasoning is required. This recipe is so simple and simple. Italian sausage, bell peppers, and onions made easy on the grill. You can too serve the sausage in sizzling dog buns and finely chop the veggies once grilled as a “relish”. I like to add a squirt of mustard when I serve them this way.

This dish was in all probability my favourite one as a result of I loved the noodles and the meatballs. It jogged my memory of spaghetti and meatballs, but on another stage. Made with knife noodles, tomato & egg sauce, lion’s head meatball stir-fried cabbage, pickled purple cabbage and cilantro, this dish is ideal for these are on the cusp about making an attempt new meals.… Read More

Shaker site hosting food event, cookbook launch on Saturday

Mitchell R. Lajoie 9 months ago

COLONIE —The Shaker Heritage Society will host a fundraiser called Shaker Your Plate from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, at its heritage site that will feature local food, drink and the launch of a new cookbook by the Shaker organization.

Called “Heritage Cooking,” it features family recipes and stories from people from around the Capital Region and other Shaker heritage locations, as well as historical anecdotes about Shaker food and cooking practices. The book was edited by food journalist Deanna Fox, whose stories appear frequently in the Times Union.

Among the Capital Region residents contributing stories and recipes to “Heritage Cooking” are food writer and grains expert Amy Halloran, Jinah Kim of Sunhee’s Farm & Kitchen in Troy, Amy Koren-Roth of Taste of Troy food tours, Carli McCoy of Cafe Capriccio in Albany, Louis McManus of Vischer Ferry General Store in Vischer Ferry, Ric Orlando of

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