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Eggstraordinary Easter Eggs

Kelly Lenihan — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:26:57 +0000

Why do we give Easter eggs? Originally Easter eggs were painted with bright colors to represent the sunlight of spring and were given as gifts. The egg has been acknowledged as a symbol of continuing life and rebirth for centuries in spring celebrations. Try some of the following egg decorating techniques, and then give the [...]

Blini with Buckwheat

Kelly Lenihan — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:06:19 +0000

A zakuska is a “little bite” in Russian language and a celebrated element to Russian traditional foods. Best likened to an appetizer or an hors d’oeuvre, a zakuska precedes a meal and might be accompanied by champagne or vodka. For a delicious bite-sized treat this holiday season, serve Blinis with Buckwheat, recipe courtesy of Seattle [...]

Holiday Magic with Gingerbread

Kelly Lenihan — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:46:48 +0000

Every autumn, nature puts on a brilliant show of color adorned in glorious shades of yellow and gold, orange and red, the perfect segue into the holiday season, my favorite time of year! Who doesn’t love to decorate their house and bake fragrant treats to share? And what smells more like Christmas than gingerbread men [...]

The Art of Thai Fruit Carving

Kelly Lenihan — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 22:59:55 +0000

Fruit and vegetable carving in Thailand today is a traditional and highly cultivated art. Not only is the taste and aroma of a dish important but also it’s visual appeal. Serving food attractively is a skill that has been practiced for centuries in both Europe and Asia. In Thailand food presentation has been elevated to [...]