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Happy New Year!

Best Apple Peeler Slicer Corer Gadget

Growing up in New England, fall usually meant a trip to a nearby orchard to pick a bushel or two of locally grown apples. Most orchards sold more than just apples, they also had jugs of fresh Apple Cider (the official beverage of my home state, New Hampshir…

Favorite July 4th Desserts

Here are two of my favorite July 4th recipes - hope you have a great and festive day!

Wishing Everyone A Happy, Healthy, Prosperous, New Year!

Wishing everyone a Happy Healthy & Prosperous 2012!

From My Kitchen to yours....

Sergi Arola Gastro - Madrid, Spain

While there, I enjoyed an extravagant lunch at the 2 Michelin star rated Sergi Arola Gastro ( www.sergiarola.es ) , a top restaurant in Madrid and probably one of my best dining experiences in Spain. It is presided over by avant garde chef Sergi Arola, who…

Caviar Limes (Australian Finger Limes)

My friend Lauren was visiting over the 4 th of July weekend and brought me a bag of these exotic limes. She is part of the team at Good Land Organics™ which is located in the hills of Goleta, California, two miles from the Pacific Coast. This certified orga…

Easy July 4th Berry Trifle

This is one of my favorite July 4th recipes and it's always a hit. I posted it last year and thought it deserved a reposting. Enjoy the holiday weekend!

Brazilian Coffee Farm - Alta Mogiana Region

Check out the story I did about a coffee farm in Brazil for Epicure Magazine

Food Trucks Los Angeles

Check out this story about Food Trucks in LA that I did for Epicure Magazine

Best Homemade Traditional Beef Stew featured on One for the Table

Make sure to check out the great articles and recipes on ONE FOR THE TABLE Click here for OFTT website They were kind enough to feature my beef stew recipe as Recipe of the Week. It's the perfect hearty dish on a cold winter night.

Tassimo T20 Brewbot Winner

Congratulations to DAVID from San Francisco!

Wishing everyone a healthy and prosperous New Year!

Tassimo T20 Brewbot GIVEAWAY!!!

Thanks to the kind people at Bosch, I’m giving away their Tassimo T20 Brewbot to one lucky fan of Cook Like James! ** I just made a perfectly brewed cup this morning and highly recommend this machine, it makes a great gift! An advanced single serve brewing…

Messermeister Meridian Elite - 7" Kullenschliff Santoku Knife

This is my favorite all-purpose knife. It's the Santoku from Messermeister's Meridian Elite series of fine cutlery. It's basically a cleaver style knife that is perfect for any kind of chopping, dicing, and even slicing. This version features the hollow gro…

Best Instant Read Thermometer - Thermapen

I love this instant read thermometer! I use it for everything - meat, fish, poultry, desserts, sauces, etc. It's a little pricey - but it takes all the worry out of "is it done yet?" No more overcooked chicken!

Staub American Square Grill Pan

This is my favorite grill pan. It's great for "indoor grilling" of meat, poultry, fish and vegetables. The Staub journey begins in Alsace, France. Rich in history, food, and craft, it is a region renowned for hearty one-pot recipes. Staub has been producing…

Best Pastry Mat - Pampered Chef

My cousin Beth gave me this silicone Pastry Mat years ago and I've been using it ever since. It's incredibly helpful when rolling out pie crust, cookie dough, biscuits. The measure marks make for perfect sizing.

Roseanne Cooking Show Overnight French Toast

Keste Pizzeria NYC

Keste has one of the most delicious Neapolitan pizzas in NYC. My friend Chris Makos, who always knows the best spots all over the world, insisted that we share the Margherita pizza for lunch. A few simple ingredients create a mouthwatering event -- San Marz…

Food Advokat Spanakopita

My friend Katerina just published her Mom’s recipe for Spanakopita – looks delicious! Check out her blog, story, and recipe here - Spanakopita Recipe

Pure Maple Syrup

Check this maple syrup story out on One for the Table

One for the Table

One of my favortite sites to visit - www.oneforthetable.com

The New Spanish Table Cookbook by Anya von Bremzen

A wonderful resource for anyone interested in Spanish cooking. "I doubt there's another writer—even in Spain—who knows more about the electrifying flavors of Spanish food. This stunning book is fascinating to read, with compelling recipes that make you want…

Madrid Fusion Master Recipes 2010

New culinary tendencies and the world's best chefs met for three days at Madrid Fusión 2010, this year themed The Theatre of Ideas . This summit of international chefs, brought together the most cutting-edge techniques and creative dishes. Although challeng…

Best Cast Iron Dutch Oven - Le Creuset

This Dutch oven will become a family heirloom! Made in France, Le Creuset enameled cast-iron cookware is famous for its superb craftsmanship and inventive use of color. Because it retains heat superbly and cooks evenly, this pot is ideal for long-simmering…

Culinaria Spain

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La Colombe Corsica Coffee

I found these beans at Greenblatt's Deli on Sunset Boulevard. They are dark roasted but produce a smooth rich coffee without the bitter taste. http://bit.ly/6oxGfm

The Food You Crave by Ellie Krieger

This is one of my favorite healthy cookbooks. Ellie Krieger manages to create delicious recipes in “a good-for-you” way.

Dishing Up Vermont Cookbook

I was back east for Thanksgiving and my aunt gave me this cookbook - great New England recipes. Looking forward to trying the Pepper-seared Filet Mignon with Maple Balsamic Sauce

Turkey Cooking Times Temperatures

Butterball has a handy web calculator that really helps with cooking times. Most people OVERCOOK the bird. Find a good thermometer to test the temperature of the bird - it makes all the difference. I usually take mine out when thickest part of breast regist…

The Country Cooking of France

Renowned for her esteemed cooking school at Chateau du Fey in Burgundy, France, and her many best-selling cookbooks, Anne Willan combines years of hands-on experience with extensive research to create an incredible french cookbook. More than 250 recipes ran…

Rose's Heavenly Cakes

Just got this at Border's. Rose Levy has always been one of my favorite cookbook authors. Her cake methods are really innovative. I'm hoping to post something soon from her book.

Artisan Cheese Platter - Boka Kitchen, Hotel 1000, Seattle

Serving a cheese course is finally gaining popularity in the US. There's a great website with tips on putting together a cheese platter, using a "cheese clock", which can be a big help when selecting cheeses. http://www.artisanalcheese.com/cheeseclock/

La Bola Taberna - Madrid

This family restaurant, with a beautiful bright red facade, is located in the center of Madrid and has been cooking traditional recipes since 1870. When I was there for lunch, we tried the signature dish, Cocido Madrileno which is cooked the old fashioned w…