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Guacamole by Chef Silvana Salcido Esparza

Friday, February 1st, 2013

We were fortunate to have Chef Silvana Salcido Esparza from Barrio Cafe & Barrio Queen.  She was in studio celebrating the inaugural Ripe awards at the Phoenix Art Museum.   She was one of five chefs being awarded.  She does deserve it!  Here is a recipe that gets her raves and will get you raves from your kitchen. The pomegranate puts it over the top. Here is the recipe.. Read More→

An Amazing Sandwich

Thursday, October 18th, 2012

One of our listeners, Fred, sent this to us.  It looks like a lot of work but YUM! Just click on the photo to get the recipe.

Chef Salt

Monday, August 20th, 2012

We were lucky to have David Joachim, who along with Andrew Schloss and Mark Bitterman, who have come out Chef Salt.  It contains no kosher salts (which are used to draw liquid out of your product – who wants that for your steaks!)  They use salts from all around the world mixed with delicious other herbs & spices, I love them!)  Try them out…you can get them at Crate & Barrel.

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Hungry????

Friday, August 10th, 2012

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cygXmlN0I_8&feature=youtu.be Click to get to YouTube

Bruce Seidel and Duff Goldman, (Ace of Cakes, Sugar High) have launched Hungry a new food-centric Youtube Channel with Electus..  Bruce will be our guest today to talk about this exciting launch.  

What is it?

Friday, July 13th, 2012

What is this? E-mail Friday only during the show from 11-12:45 – you could be a winner.  If you have the correct answer I will enter you in the drawing and I will pick one lucky listener from e-mail or at the remote.  You must enter by 12:45 to be eligible  E-mail your answer at www.kimanddon.com@gmail.com

 

The Answer is Palm Sugar – it is from the sap of a sago or coconut palm tree.  It is all natural and has a much lower glycemic index than sugar.  It is approx. 35 when sugar is 65, so it is better for diabetics used sparingly.  It also has many minerals & vitamins.  You can crush the patty and use it as sugar.  Bake with it, they say it has a caramel flavor, use it in coffee, iced tea or lemonade.  I found it at Lee Lee’s Market in Mesa.

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Corn – no husk style

Friday, July 13th, 2012

Great tip from Kathy from Rio Verde – Don’t husk your corn- put it in the microwave and then when it is done, it will come off like a breeze.  She just puts the corn in untouched microwaves for the allotted time then takes it out carefully, it is HOT~  Cuts of the ends and peels back the husk.  You can even use the husk as a handle to eat your corn when you pull it back and tie it with a piece of husk.  It’s pretty & fun. For microwave times click here… Read More→

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Fig Tarts

Saturday, July 7th, 2012

 

Home Grown Figs - from this........

to This!!!! It was so easy & so delicious.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We have two fig trees and I had a good amount ripening really fast, so I took out my Read More→

Canning

Thursday, June 28th, 2012


I learned so much last night when I took a class on canning. Caroline Van Slyke from Boho Farm and Home taught the class. Read More→

660 Curries by Raghavan Iyer

Monday, June 25th, 2012

Chef Raghaven Iyer (click on the photo for his website)

We are so fortunate to have Raghavan Iyer
660 Curries: Best of 2008…NY Times, National Public Radio, Boston Globe, Food and Wine, Barnes and Noble
Winner World Gourmand Awards: Best Asian Cookbook-USA
2005 James Beard Journalism Award Finalist: EatingWell Magazine article – Southern Indian with Ease
2004 IACP (Julia Child Award) Award of Excellence – Cooking teacher of the Year
2003 James Beard Award Finalist: Best International Cookbook – The Turmeric Trail 

He has come out with a great line of spices to make life easier for you at www.tumerictrail.com and an app for your iPhone or iPad. 

Vinaigrettes- easier to make than spell

Saturday, June 23rd, 2012

I don’t know why we all feel so intimidated by salad dressings.  I was, but years ago I was at my sisters and her husband had just made a simple vinaigrette and I was blown away the flavor was so fresh It made the salad sing.  I wanted to lick the bowl.  That was the turning point for me.  I like mine a bit more acidic than others, but that is the beauty you can make it the way you like it.  Here are a great collection of websites that can help you make the perfect salad dressings.  Creamy or Vinaigrette’s have fun playing.  Don’t be afraid to add more than one vinegar or oil. Go Wild.  Start with some good ingredients.  This article written by Karen Fernau from the Arizona Republic might help. Homemade Salad Dressing Ingredients.  This article explains the process for MAKING HOMEMADE SALAD DRESSINGS.  If you like a creamy dressing this article will help you out. CREAMY DRESSINGS.  I think the AZ Republic did us a great favor with these articles.  It will let your creativity soar and save you money. YUM!