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SPICE OF THE WEEK: French Tarragon
Spice of the week: French Tarragon (week of 21-25 June 2010)
 Tarragon is easy to grow and only wants sunlight and not too much water. Fresh tarragon is always handy in your kitchen, as it's delicate flavour is lovely in scrambled eggs and even white rice. In place of dill butter on baked fresh fish, substitute fresh tarragon for a new dimension of taste. If you take the time to make hollandaise sauce for your Eggs Benedict, try chopping some fresh tarragon very finely and adding it to the mix for added flavour. Or, add it to your basic chicken salad, along with some diced apples.
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How to Use a Stove-Top Espresso Maker
OK. Working from home, it is easy to get distracted and sleepy during the day. One is always too near to the bedroom, which conveniently has a nice bed and a TV, not to mention  A/C. Sleeping at 1PM does not make for a progressive day, so sometimes it is necessary to get a quick jump-start. Red Bull (sugar-free) can be my best friend. So are Lo-Carb Monster and sugar-free Sobe Adrenaline Rush, although these two are much too big to drink all at once. But I digress.
Seeing as how I have finished a whole case of Red Bull in too short of a time to be healthy, it seems the only thing to drink is coffee, iced or nothing. Since I have no clue how to work a coffee maker, I figure the next best thing is to attempt to use the stove-top espresso maker.
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Eight forbidden gourmet treats
The potentially toxic puffer fish, or fugu, is a gourmet treat in Japan, where chefs must prepare it carefully to avoid poisoning diners Chicago’s gourmands got some good news this week when...
10 Best Beers + 5 Best Breweries, 2008 World Beer Cup Winners
Gold, silver, and bronze medals were won in 91 categories of beer judged in the 2008 World Beer Cup competition held this past weekend in San Diego, CA. Additionally, the five best breweries in the...
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ROSCOE'S KITCHEN: The French & Their Food
 The French and Their Food (Week of June 23, 2010)
France and Martinique shares so many similarities in their cuisine and if you have ever visited both of these countries you will clearly understand. On a trip with some friends to St. Lucia a few years ago we took a short flight to Martinique and spent a few days touring the island and enjoying some to the best ‘creole’ cuisine, baked goods and delightful wines. We went to dinner at a former plantation house which was converted into an upscale gourmet restaurant and we only had one request when the Maitre d’ came to take our order, it was a simple request…‘Ask the chef to provide us with his favorite dishes’.
 During dinner I couldn’t help but think about how ‘the joys of the table’ in France was everyday conversation, it is talked about everywhere, on the trains, in stores, in the office and at school. Mealtimes are sacrosanct – one thing that you will notice that at one o’clock, the traffic in France and Martinique suddenly becomes much lighter. Family meals are an occasion. An everyday event becomes a celebration of one of life’s most basic pleasures and special occasions, birthdays and holidays are lavishly enjoyed with food and wine.
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ROSCOES KITCHEN RECIPES: Week of 21 June 2010
Every week, Roscoe Dames picks out his favourite recipes to share with readers of his column in the Nassau Guardian and on his radio show Star 106.5FM. Now you can access these great finds right here on BahamasMenu.com.
RECIPES "The French & Their Food" (Monday June 21st – June 25th, 2010)
This week, the emphasis is on French cuisine. Recipes highlighted are:
- Cold Leek & Potato Soup
- French Scalloped Potatoes
- Salmon Steaks w/Sorrel Sauce
- Garlicky Scallops & Shrimp
- Lamb Chops w/Mint
 Cold Leek and Potato Soup
Serve this flavorful soup with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle with a few snipped fresh chives – or, on very special occasions, garnish with a small spoonful of caviar.
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Pork Chops on Deveaux Street
They say you can find the best food in the most out-the-way places. Today, even before 12PM, I had one of the nicest fried pork chops in a while and I am still looking forward to snacking on the second one in a little while.You could eat the fat and the bone, sorry potcakes! And do you even know where Deveaux Street is, much less where they sell food there?
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Amano Artisan Chocolate
Ever had a $9 bar of chocolate? Rich, dark, not too sweet, no nuts or other distractions, such a sigh of luxurious satisfaction is the sensation of premium chocolate to an appreciative mouth. We had the chance to sample three varieties of the award-winning Amano Artisan Chocolate; Ocumare, Madagascar and Jembrana.
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"Portion Distortion" - How Much Are You Really Eating?
 Did you know that a "portion" is what you actually heap on your plate, while a "serving" is the recommended amount that you should eat? Therefore, your "portion" could contain 2-3 servings, putting you straight into Overeaters Anonymous.
Think you know your portion sizes? Take this quiz from SparkPeople.com to see what you score. Psst - I only got 9 out of 16 correct!
PORTION DISTORTION QUIZ
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