http://www.wellspicedlife.com Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:20:07 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Two weeks ago, Susan Wood, owner of the Cultured Pearl restaurant and shopping complex, was honored by the Delaware Restaurant Association as Restauranteur of the Year. Last week, I enjoyed the opportunity to dine and take in the sounds of the Pearl's Sunday Jazz Brunch and find out some of ... http://www.wellspicedlife.com/2008/11/16/jazz-brunch-at-the-cultured-pearl/ The largest biennial of international contemporary art ever organized in the United States opens in the Big Easy. So what is it? Eighty-one artists, from 39 countries with art installations in over 23 locations throughout the Greater New Orleans area. That is the beginning of the definition ... http://www.wellspicedlife.com/2008/11/10/prospect-1-new-orleans/ October had me thinking Oktoberfest and playing with wiener schnitzel recipes. Who doesn't love a nice Viennese cutlet? On the boat, I was using veal cutlets and I also did a chicken version in New Orleans that went just as well with the sides. Topping the meat ... http://www.wellspicedlife.com/2008/11/09/brazen-red-cabbage/ Last night I had the distinct privilege to groove to the blues thanks to Bryan Lee, direct from New Orleans. I say groove, because this was no dark, deep, down and out kinda blues show.....Bryan resonates riffs that come from his heart and travel down to your toes. ... http://www.wellspicedlife.com/2008/10/24/applause-for-ovations-and-the-blues-daddy/ Summer corn can be taken for granted. One day, you will run out to grab some corn for dinner and they will tell you the season is over and you will be dissappointed! The steaks are seasoned and you even have some nice tomatoes left from the garden, ... http://www.wellspicedlife.com/2008/08/18/a-time-to-shuck/ If you are looking for a unique and great tasting new condiment, check out "Sweet & Spicy" from Tabasco. The genius food engineers from Avery Island, LA....McIlhenny Co. have created a really tasty finishing sauce. It is great with chicken and fish. Try it as a dipping ... http://www.wellspicedlife.com/2008/05/29/sweet-heat-from-tabasco/ Happy 34th birthday to my friends at The Back Porch Cafe' in beautiful downtown Rehoboth Beach, DE. One of the most valuable work experiences I ever had was working as a Sous Chef at the Porch. So, I am way biased because I know the amount of care ... http://www.wellspicedlife.com/2008/05/26/the-back-porch-cafe/ This is a great way to dress up a jar of applesauce and goes really well with a roast pork dinner! I was cooking for 18 and you can easily cut this in half. 2 Granny Smith Apples 1 48oz. jar of homestyle applesauce, your pick 1 bag of dried cherries and ... http://www.wellspicedlife.com/2008/05/26/applesauce-revisited/ The good news is that SuperFoods are not just some great marketing buzzword. They are and have a bonafide health benefit. There are so many lists out there, .... the top 5, the top 7, the top 10, etc. My head spins trying to remember the latest ... http://www.wellspicedlife.com/2008/05/26/superfoods-now-i-get-it/ Rating the quality of an Asian restaurant is based on the two things in my book; rolls and dumplings. I may rate a main course as average, but if the eggroll, springroll or dumpling is really good, I am going to return. I appreciate thin and/or crispy wraps. ... http://www.wellspicedlife.com/2007/12/21/wrap-n-roll-with-nasoya/