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Culinary Quest
Culinary quest is the search for great cooking and dining opportunities. Chefs share insights and recipes, some of which are doable for home cooks. Every kind of restaurant is explored – from ethnic, fusion, dessert, fine dining and hole-in-the-wall locations. Adding a twist to a classic dish or an exotic ingredient keeps chefs fired up and diners interested as well.
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Meet St. Regis Pastry Chef Frederic Moreau—chocolate fan
Making pastries, chocolates and desserts for guests at the luxurious St. Regis in Monarch Bay still gets Chef Frederic’s creative juices flowing. Published 10:13 a.m. August 28, 2012 - Comments
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Baked Coconut Finger Lime Pudding by Suzanna Hoang
Discover this unique citrus, sometimes called citrus caviar, now in some farmer’s markets. Suzanna Hoang shares her pudding recipe that sparkles with their bright flavor. Published 11:17 p.m. August 20, 2012 - Comments
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French bakery Pandor opens in Newport Beach
Anyone who loves croissants or rustic breads will love Pandor, a French bakery with baguettes, pastries and café food. Published 9:40 p.m. August 14, 2012 - Comments
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Haven Gastropub Berkshire pork shank
A signature dish at Haven Gastropub, this pork shank is all about tender, succulent pig. Published 6:18 p.m. August 11, 2012 - Comments
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Haven Gastropub Chef Greg Daniels
Executive Chef Greg Daniels at Haven Gastropub is one of the best examples of this currently trendy concept. Published 9:17 p.m. August 5, 2012 - Comments
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Peanut butter sandwich contest & P-Nutty bbq chicken quesadilla recipe
Jif offers a chance to share your child’s favorite peanut butter sandwich for fame and a little fortune. Published 3:14 a.m. July 31, 2012 - Comments
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Augsburg – Germany’s third oldest city abounds in art and history
Lesser known than its neighbor Munich, Augsburg has much to recommend in churches, history, museums and secular architecture. Published 12:44 p.m. July 25, 2012 - Comments
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Venezuelan at Coupa Café
Affordable in Beverly Hills, this colorful café serves authentic Venezuelan food to guests who have discovered and embraced the exuberant flavors. Published 1:19 p.m. June 30, 2012 - Comments
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French herbed strada recipe from 350 Best Vegan Recipes
A French strada from chef Deb Roussou Published 8:38 p.m. June 14, 2012 - Comments
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Vegan food is good food
In the hands of Deb Roussou, author 350 Best Vegan Recipes, flavor is first, second and last. Published 10:26 a.m. June 9, 2012 - Comments
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Linda Mensinga was editor of Culinary Trends for 15 years, now a contributing writer. Researching restaurants and hotels, she interviews the best and brightest chefs, not necessarily the most famous, to learn their secrets and recipes. Their talent and dedication ...
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The children running the White House and covering up the scandals never learned to practice the Chicago Way.
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Linda Mensinga was editor of Culinary Trends for 15 years, now a contributing writer. Researching restaurants and hotels, she interviews the best and brightest chefs, not necessarily the most famous, to learn their secrets and recipes. Their talent and dedication never cease to inspire her.
Mrs. Mensinga is happily food obsessed and fortunate enough to be married to a chef.
