foodSenses

NPR (blog)
From Coffee To Chicory To Beer, 'Bitter' Flavor Can Be Addictive
NPR (blog)
As we grow older, we start to acquire a taste for it, she notes. "Your first sip of coffee — it's so bitter,'" she says.

Ingredients 1/2 cup red quinoa, cooked2 tbsp olive oil1 tsp cumin seeds1 tsp ginger paste1/4 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp red chilly powder1 tsp coriander powder3/4 cup peas1/2 cup paneer1 tsp garam masala1 pinch of kasturi methi1 tsp of lemon juiceSalt and peper to taste Additional toppingscherry tomatoesroasted or shaved asparagus Roasted cauliflower Method Heat oil in a wok and add the cumin seeds. Once they crackle, add the ginger paste and spices. Tip in the peas and paneer and stir well to coat the spices on paneer and peas. Cook till the peas have softened. Add the garam masala and crushed kasturi methi. Add the cooked quinoa and toss well.  Add lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Serve warm or room temperature with yogurt. We serve it with a tablespoon of green chutney stirred in a cup of yogurt.

- See more at: http://www.journeykitchen.com/2014/08/curried-red-quinoa-peas-and-paneer-salad.html#sthash.hVC8Xw6a.dpuf

I think I may have died and gone to heaven. Not the kind of heaven where you get all your tax dollars back in a lump sum (because, all religion and politics aside, let's face it: that would be awes...

Simple meatloaf recipe cooked on the grill on a plank. Meatloaf...the most under-rated food of all time. Some people love it, some people do not. I happen to love it to pieces. The downside of meat...

Ingredients

Phyllo pastry : Wheat flour (type 70%), water, salt, extra virgin olive oil
Filling : Feta cheese , tomato , olives , red & green pepper, basil, parsley, oregano, extra virgin olive oil, salt

This fruity tomatillo salsa layered with queso fresco and avocado slices can be served as a side dish or as an appetizer with warm tortillas. The recipe comes from cookbook author Diana Kennedy. See the recipe »

Recipe for a bourbon cocktail made with fresh figs.

Summer vacation may be over, but we can all agree that nothing says family fun like a giant coffee facility.

South Korea’s Gangwon Province and specialty coffee brand Tom N Toms have reached a deal to begin development of a nearly $100 million (USD) coffee-themed resort park and production headquarters...

Burger King just got Gothic. A spooky-looking black cheeseburger — yes, with black cheese — is being launched by the fast-food chain in Japan.

Ingredients:

ground beef
bacon
shredded cheese
eggroll wrappers
vegetable oil for frying (optional)
Condiments

James Hoffmann | Writer

In around one month time, on October 6th, my first book will be released. I’m very excited, and maybe just a tiny bit nervous too.

The book is titled “The World Atlas of Coffee”, and I want to talk a little bit about how this happened and what it is...

This vegetable lo mein isn't so much a takeout dish makeover so much as just a really simple, versatile noodle dish that can be a staple vegetarian meal or a go-to meatless Monday dinner. It's healthy, tasty, and very easy to make. In China, fresh eggless hand-pulled noodles are readily available (understatement), so that's what we used, but you can feel free to use packaged fresh white noodles or the lo mein egg noodles from the Asian grocery store. You can even sub in dried spaghetti if you have nothing else!

This chive flower flatbread has an intense caramelized onion flavor. Serve it as an appetizer with drinks to impress your foodie friends, as a (hearty) afternoon snack, or alongside a salad for a delightful lunch or dinner.

Return of the beets. I think we all saw it coming! Truth be told, I had no intention of making beet pesto this weekend. Then again, I also had no intention of drinking half a bottle of wine on Frid...

Ratatouille has been a favorite here on this blog, but this ratatouille grilled cheese might be the best use of this french peasant stew we've had so far.

From SAVEUR Issue #163Slathered on pork tenderloin and roasted, a marinade of grapefruit, brown sugar, and spices caramelizes to an exquisite crust.

This Scallop fried rice will blow your mind. It's not just the fresh bay scallops that make it a treat for seafood lovers, it's the XO sauce (and of course, the crispy garlic chips) that brings it to another level.

This salad uses leftover steak, it's layered with different varieties of lettuce, grilled baby carrots, grilled asparagus and garlic toast croutons. This is so easy to make! Okay, part of me wants ...

INGREDIENTS:

2 oz E&J XO brandy
½ oz orange curacao
2 dashes bitters
Garnish with lime peel

This Acapulco-inspired pico de gallo gets a briny boost from olives and capers. Serve it spooned over grilled fish or chicken. See the recipe »

INGREDIENTS

1 lb. ripe tomatoes, cored, seeded, and finely chopped
¼ cup finely chopped cilantro
2 tbsp. finely chopped pitted green olives
1 tbsp. finely chopped pickled jalapeños, plus 1½ tsp. liquid from jar
1 tbsp. capers, rinsed
1½ tsp. ketchup
1½ tsp. olive oil
1½ tsp. kosher salt
½ small white onion, minced

INSTRUCTIONS

In a large bowl, toss together all ingredients; let sit for 30 minutes to blend flavors. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

TechCrunch (blog)
6SensorLabs Gets $4M To Help People With Food Allergies Test Their Meals
TechCrunch (blog)
There are 15 million people in the U.S.

In many countries, eggs aren't refrigerated and they're still considered safe to eat. But in the U.S., we have to chill them, because we've washed away the cuticle that protects them from bacteria.

Find out why coffee is essential to your health through this eye-opening infographic.

This thick porridgelike soup is popular at trattorias in Florence, Italy.

INGREDIENTS

½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
2 leeks, white and light green parts only, washed and finely chopped
9 cups puréed peeled Italian tomatoes
1 ½ cups Chicken Stock
1 ½ cups beef stock
9 (¾"-thick) slices stale, unsalted Tuscan bread (about 1 lb.), halved
2 tbsp. chopped basil leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
 

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat ⅓ cup of the oil in a large wide pot over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until light golden, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, add leeks, and cook, stirring often, until very soft but not browned, 15–20 minutes. Add the tomatoes and chicken and beef stocks and stir to mix well. Increase heat to medium-high and bring soup to a boil. Then reduce heat to medium-low to maintain a simmer and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.

2. Remove the pot from the heat. Add the bread, pushing it into the soup with a wooden spoon until each piece is submerged. Add the basil and stir gently to combine. Cover the pot and set it aside to let the bread soak until completely softened, about 30 minutes.

3. Uncover the pot and whisk the soup vigorously until the bread breaks down and the soup resembles porridge, 4–5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Gently reheat soup over medium heat. Ladle the soup into warm bowls and drizzle with remaining olive oil.