Special Feature: Products Sally Recommends
The Daily Dish Archive
February
26, 2002
New Film Review! Dinner
Rush with Danny Aiello...behind-the-scenes look at a trendy New York restaurant.
February
25, 2002
Sometimes described as first cold press, extra virgin olive
oil has the lowest acidity (1% or less) of all olive oils and must meet exacting
taste and aroma standards. Produced in limited quantities, it is the finest in
flavor and quality.
February 23, 2002
Don't miss
these two events: Sur La Table in San
Francisco's Great Bay Area Chef's Challenge with GraceAnn Walden. On Tuesday night,
February 26th Acquerello Restaurant vs. Zare; Tuesday, March 12th Firefly Restaurant
vs. Flytrap Restaurant. For the $60.00 class fee, you get four courses of fabulous
food from two excellent bay area chefs, think "Iron Chef." 415.732-7900
February
21, 2002
The Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C. is the recipient
of over 1,200 kitchen items from the former home of TV chef Julia Child. This
National Museum of American History's new exhibit is to open in August, when Child
turns 90 years old.
February 18, 2002
The Sally's
Place Tours survey will be closing at the end of February. The responses have
been quite interesting, with Tuscany as the top destination spot!
February
16, 2002
USDA Prime beef, the gold standard of meat in the United States,
is only 2% to 3% of the beef currently processed in the U.S. It's pricier due
to its scarcity...and tastier because it is more marbled with fat compared to
the other meat grades of choice, select and standard.
February
14, 2002
Happy Valentine's Day!
February 13, 2002
Chocolate
Cigars and Flourless Chocolate Cake are 2 recipes included in "A
Valentine's Day To Remember."
February 12, 2002
Cookbook
author Betty Fussell shares the history of and 3 recipes about "Good
Hominy Grits."
February 11, 2002
Pam Williams of Vancouver
has updated "The
Cuisine Scene in British Columbia." It includes night life, restaurants,
chocolates, ice cream and day tripping.
February 9, 2002
The
International Association of Culinary Professionals will hold its 24th Annual
Conference in San Diego April 17-20. email: iacp@hqtrs.com
or www.iacp.com
February
8, 2002
Sally recently returned from the 2002
Yosemite Chefs' Holidays. Read about it as well as note the 2003 dates at
the bottom of the article.
February 7, 2002
For centuries
farm cooks have known that adding maple syrup is the best way to put a sweet spin
on meat, fish, fowl and vegetables. The Maple
Syrup Cookbook by Ken Haedrich offers over 100 recipes for breakfast, lunch
and dinner.
February 6, 2002
How
to Get Red Wine Out of a White Carpet by Erik Bruun gives over 2000 hints,
tips and formulas for cleaning, repairing and organizing your home! The 356 pages
are a homeowner's bible.
February 3, 2002
Lessons
in Service from Charlie Trotter by journalist Edmund Lawler distills Chef
Trotter's observations into a series of simple points that businesses of all types
can use to improve client satisfaction. Chicago's Charlie Trotter's Restaurant
is one of the best!
February 1, 2002
Unusual produce
item: Buddha's Hand...this is one of the oldest citrus fruits and is more commonly
known as the fingered citron. It has a lemony perfume and is used to flavor liqueurs,
vermouth, and for medicinal purposes. The pulp is not eaten:
http://www.friedas.com/detail.cfm?id=211
Note: This information was accurate when it was published. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the businesses in question before making your plans.
