by Nancy Waldeck | Dec 19, 2008 | Entrees, Brunch and Lunch, Taste and Savor, uncategorized
I had lunch with a friend the other day, who told me she had just discovered brining. Brining is a cooking method that uses aromatic spices and salt to flavor meat and encourage moisture retention. In other words, the science of salt allows the turkey, (even the white...
by Nancy Waldeck | Dec 12, 2008 | Taste and Savor, uncategorized
If you are a subscriber to my weekly news short: The Friday Four, you received my Favorite Wines Gift List this week in your email. But here’s another foodie gift idea perfect for this time of year. It’s from a chic florist here in Atlanta – but you...
by Nancy Waldeck | Dec 5, 2008 | Taste and Savor, uncategorized
Because I LOVE to eat and drink, I always try to read lots of healthy tips and tricks this time of the year. Here’s a link to a list that I found particularly helpful – so I am passing it on to you all. Scroll down the page til you find the blog for...
by Nancy Waldeck | Nov 28, 2008 | Soups, Salads and Sides, Taste and Savor, uncategorized
Planned-overs is what we called our left-overs when I was growing up. And what better word to describe Thanksgiving Dinner? We are still eating turkey sandwiches in our house, but when the bird resembles a carcass here is what I am planning:Southwestern Turkey Black...
by Nancy Waldeck | Nov 28, 2008 | Taste and Savor, uncategorized
Each year before my birthday, I spend hours looking through cookbooks and cruising the net. No “bought” cakes for me, I enjoy trying to decide what decadent indulgence I am going to make almost as much as eating it. So this year I decided to go retro and...
by Nancy Waldeck | Nov 21, 2008 | Taste and Savor, uncategorized
Who doesn’t like talking about making food delicious AND beautiful? Last night at the Cooks Warehouse, we created yummy hors d’oeuvres and used beautiful platters, fresh fruit and veggies for presentation. The food was truly “Picture Perfect”...
