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PAD THAI

Last time I saw Bangkok, I took cooking lessons at Epicurean Kitchen, a cooking school

Posted 18 February 2010 † susan § ENTREES ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: , , , , , , ,

KISSES

What we’re describing is a KISS.

In other words, it’s also this:

A PECK, a BUSS, a KISSAROO,

A SMACK, a SMOOCH-

Posted 08 February 2010 † susan § CANDY § COOKIES § DESSERTS ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: , , , ,

SUPER BOWL MUSTARD

CHECKLIST FOR SUPER BOWL SUNDAY

Friends invited.
TVs set up.
Snacks bought and deli platters arranged.
Beer chilling.
Dill mustard made.

Done!
SUPER BOWL MUSTARD

(A sweet spicy mustard that adds wonderful kick to sandwiches.)
1 can (2 ounces) [...]

Posted 01 February 2010 † susan § CONDIMENTS § ENTERTAINING ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: , , , ,

LEMON CHESSS PIE

Today is National Pie Day. Schools should be out, banks should be closed and mail delivery stopped, but I’m afraid that all the attention this holiday is going to get will come from dedicated cooks baking pies. That being the case let me tell you about a knockout pie worthy of the holiday.
The recipe comes [...]

Posted 23 January 2010 † susan § DESSERTS § ENTERTAINING § PIES § RESTAURANTS § TRAVEL ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: , , , ,

CANYON RANCH NOURISH COOKBOOK

Canyon Ranch’s new cookbook, NOURISH authored by corporate chef Scott UehleinC

Posted 16 January 2010 † susan § BOOKS § DIETS § ENTREES § SPAS ‡ Comments (0) °

PARTY CHEESE SPREAD

How do you improve perfection? Butter does it. This is not an ad (unfortunately no dairy pays me), but rather a cook’s mantra: butter makes everything better. For example, take two of the world’s best cheeses—a soft, sweet-silky Brie and an aristocratic, richly robust Gorgonzola, add as much butter as each cheese will hold (and [...]

Posted 30 December 2009 † susan § ENTERTAINING ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: , , , ,

CONDIMENTS FOR CHEESE

Take an assortment of fine cheeses, arrange them on a cheese board or tray and you have a great dish for a party. Dress up the tray with cheese bling-bling and it’s even better.
The following cheese condiment recipes come from The American Club in Kohler, Wisconsin. This AAA Five Diamond resort hotel is famous not [...]

Posted 28 December 2009 † susan § CONDIMENTS § DESSERTS § ENTERTAINING § RESTAURANTS ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: , , , , , ,

IRISH COFFEE

There is a trick to making Irish coffee. Connoisseurs agree that the cream on top of the coffee should float in a neat, separate layer without seeping. Again, tricky. In order to learn the technique, you might have to make the drink over and over and over again—-which is the perfect time to remember your [...]

Posted 22 December 2009 † susan § COFFEE § DRINKS ‡ Comments (0) °

CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT TRUFFLES

ATTENTION HOLIDAY SHOPPERS: Aisle 11, 13 and 20 are impassable, the checkout line stretches around the block and the parking lot is full. Oh, and don’t forget the weather outside is frightful. “Nuts!” you might say, and you would be right. ‘Tis definitely the season to stay home and make your Christmas gifts.
Which brings us [...]

Posted 21 December 2009 † susan § CANDY § DESSERTS ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: , , , , , ,

GOLDEN VEGETABLE SOUP

Call it a chameleon—not that it changes color from its vivid sweet-potato orange—but this soup is so versatile it perfectly fits into a variety of dining situations. With a little tweaking, it can be vegetarian, super low calorie or even fat free. Serve it cold at picnics or barbecues or hot at family fall and [...]

Posted 15 December 2009 † susan § DIETS § ENTERTAINING § SOUPS ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: , , , ,

SWEET SPRING SAVINGS

SKI

So here’s a good deal for ski fans. Fly into Telluride Regional Airport (TEX), book lodging through Telluride Central Reservations (1-800-854-3062) and get a $100 credit toward your airfare. Book a Ski & Stay package with participating lodgers and save even more: 5% off lodging and 15% off lift tickets. The offer is valid throughout the month of March, but only to the first 250 callers.

Not to be outdone, some of Santa Fe’s best resorts, hotels and B & Bs are offering sweet ski deals, many running to April. Catch a bargain and make a booking at Ski Santa Fe.

SPA

LaSource, a luxury all-inclusive spa resort in sunny Grenada, offers two Summer Specials that must be booked by March 31. Either 14 nights for price of 10, or seven nights for the price of five, valid on travel between June 1 and November 1, 2010. Each special includes, among other pleasures, a variety of spa and beach activities, meals at a choice of venues, master’s classes (when available) and daily (excluding arrival and departure days) spa treatments and dives for those certified. Sigh!

The AAA Five-Diamond Grand Velas Resort Riviera Nayarit introduces a Family Spa Package where kids up to 16 years old stay and eat free and parents and kids receive spa treatments. The special package rate,which represents a savings of $700 to $2000, is based on an all-inclusive two-night stay, with two kids sharing a room with parents. Great for spring vacation rejuvenating, this offer runs through April 30th.

SEA

For a healthy value, check out Crystal Symphony’s September 5th  Wellness at Sea cruise: 14 days from London to New York, two-for-one fares, $1,000 per person shipboard credit and free air transportation from more than 20 North American gateways. That’s on top of 15% drop in fares for 2010 voyages. For more about this ship-shape cruise see Crystal Cruises.

SUN

Sitting on the glorious Grace Bay Beach in Turks and Caicos, Ocean Club Resorts, offers a “Stay 5, Pay 4″-night special running from April 5 to May 31, 2010 and a “Stay 7, Pay 5″ special from June 1 to Dec. 20. Can’t beat it.

The Renaissance Curacao Resort & Casino, the first new full-service, branded hotel to open on the Island in 16 years, is offering up to 50 percent off its regular rates for booking and travel by April 8, 2010.


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