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Like it or not, March is devoid of holidays—at least ones that require cards and presents. So, what better time to send a card for no particular reason at all. We love the whimsical food people who grace the cards created by Patience Brewster. From a potato sporting flowers in her hair to a tutu-wearing eggplant, these are vegetables that will make you smile. For more information or a retailer near you, go to www.patiencebrewster.com.
Fennel Facts.
Fennel is a lot like celery, only better. It has the same crunchy texture as celery and works in the same kinds of dishes—mainly soups, stews and stuffings. But unlike celery, it doesn’t play second fiddle to onions and carrots as its assertive anise-like flavor stands on its own. Fennel is in season fall through winter. It’s great sautéed, braised or raw in salads. It brightens up our White Bean Soup.
Intelligent Design.
Dog ate your potholders? No sweat—you won’t need them with the new Anolon Advanced cookware. It sports silicone rubber SureGrip handles that conform to your hand for a soft, cool, comfortable grip—a prerequisite for heavy cookware. We particularly love the skillets with their nonstick surface and hard-anondized aluminum. Skillets retail for $20 to $75. Available at cookware stores and online at www.anolon.com.
Cooking Coast to Coast—The New American Cooking.
In 2004, Joan Nathan crisscrossed America to explore how we’re cooking today. What she found was much more than hamburgers and fries and the ubiquitous Chicken Caesar Salad. She found food that merges local ingredients with new flavors and techniques. She also found some regional dishes still alive and well, such as Date Shakes in The Palm Dessert of California, Wild Rice Quiche in Minnesota and Macadamia Bread in Hawaii. Nathan does an excellent job of highlighting the food that Americans—of all ethnic backgrounds—cook today.
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