October 17, 2008
Mexican cheeses now U.S. bound - Cotija and Oaxaca cheeses are now more readily accessible in the United States. Bring on the Mexican recipes!
Potato Revolution - From russets to reds, farmers have been growing all kinds of potatoes for years but now, even more varieties have been added to the starchy bunch! Sounds perfect for Potato Hos!
Pumpkin beer satisfies - In light of the fall season and the holidays, many breweries have been concocting pumpkin brews. Now, they are drinker approved!
Chicken soup for the…blood pressure - Study shows that eating chicken soup may in fact lower blood pressure. Guess it’s good for more than the soul!
A guide to homemade pasta - Sounds like something I should have read before my humble attempt at homemade orrechiette.
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August 19, 2008
It seems we have caught some homemade pasta fever here at Chew on That. I’ve always had some faint desires to make my own pasta, but to be honest, it’s just one of those things I’d rather buy. But when R announced that we were making ravioli for dinner on Sunday, who was I to argue? He claimed the recipe was simple and seemed very excited about the whole thing. I shrugged my shoulders and hoped for the best.
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Posted by Maxine, 11:31 AM Permalink 7 Comments »
August 7, 2008
They say everything tastes better homemade. Well, I’m not sure if that’s entirely true but at least making food from scratch gives you a different perspective. Like for example, I always wanted to make my own pasta. Making your own pancakes is one thing, but making pasta was something I’ve had on my to-do list that’s unlike anything else I’ve made from scratch.
I was finally inspired to get off my butt and make some when I read Bitchin’ Camero’s post on homemade pasta. Her recipe and method seemed so simple that I no longer could justify procrastinating. And hey, how much more impressive is homemade pasta for Presto Pasta Nights?
See how I did after the jump!
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