Gourmet List

Mgmax1919 asked:

Cicadas fried, cicadas as sushi, cicadas as a substitute for the kids’ PBJ and more as folks from LTHForum.com demonstrate all the ways you can prepare a gourmet cicada feast.

Amy L asked:


Do you go for meals that are easy to prepare, or do you enjoy spending some time for more gourmet fare?

hippygourmet asked:

Check out this fun promo for the Hippy Gourmet and Farmer John Peterson (of the hit film “The Real Dirt on Farmer John” – Taggart Siegel Director), behind the scenes and then in the kitchen with Bruce Brennan (aka The Hippy Gourmet), as he whips up a few mouthwatering recipes right out of Farmer John’s new cookbook (“The Real Dirt on Vegetables”). Then off into the fields with singer/song writer Lesley Littlefield, performing live with wonderful flashbacks to her music videos. Find everyone at http://www.AngelicOrganics.com and http://www.HippyGourmet.com

Larry Johnson asked:


With so many different tastes how does one go about selecting the most choice gourmet gift baskets for a loved one? It’s simple, make a list of classic gourmet food gift baskets, go over the list carefully, and choose the one that you think will make your loved one’s mouth water the most. Almost any basket chosen with love will be a well-received gift.

You could start with a gourmet delight gift basket that includes cranberry walnut tarts, raspberry cookies, chocolate-covered macadamia nuts, raspberry-honey-mustard pretzels, spicy trail mix, almond cookies, cheese shortbread, cheese straws, potato chip cookies and other delicious treats for the person who craves sweets. It’s a classy collection of unique food gift basket delicacies.

At times of bereavement a heartfelt sympathy food gift basket can be visually uplifting and convey respect. A sympathy basket will be packed full of fine gourmet foods, comforting gifts and caring words of encouragement for the broken hearted. Possible inclusions can be scented candles, Biscotti, cracked pepper water crackers, delectable cookies, chocolate crisp wafers, fine chocolates, and other delicious treats.

It’s often a great idea to add non-food items to a food gift basket. And this is an especially true when it comes to a bridal shower party. Not only should your basket contain gourmet food and delicious snacks, but an assortment of bridal shower games and keepsakes. How about a party game book, cookies, crackers, cheeses, wines, herbal teas, along with a few essentials: disposable camera, photo book, and even a keepsake registry book.

Some of the most popular and unique food gift baskets combine a generous assortment of fine gourmet treats with a look that conveys your good taste and sincerity. Whether small or large they can be crammed full of fine chocolates, nuts, gourmet cookies, cheeses, crackers and other mouth-watering treats. These baskets can be enjoyed on any occasion including holidays, bridal showers, birthdays, times of bereavement, as a get-well gift or for a housewarming.

Maybe you are not into those tasty savory snacks, but are more inclined to eat from a fresh and healthy basket of fruit. If health is a concern, and junk food is out, you will be able to sink your teeth into some luscious seasonal fruits such as apples, oranges, bananas, kiwi, nectarines, peaches and pears. Or add a tropical flavor with mangos, papayas and other savory tropical fruits.

Everyone loves pasta, so why not surprise your loved ones with a three-course Italian dinner? Your food basket can contain pasta, champagne hand-poured into a wine glass, along with flavors such as extra virgin olive oil, tomato basil cheese, Nicosia coquilles olives, wine crackers and sausage. Or how about an Italian salad that combines celery, bell pepper, mushroom, black olives, onion, garlic and oregano. And it wouldn’t be a true Italian basket without lots of tomato and sweet basil sauce mixed with savory vegetables

There are many types of gift baskets and it’s hard to go wrong with any of them. Whether you are drooling for Italian, Scottish, Irish or Mexican food there are wonderful assortments available. Food and gift baskets are the ultimate. And as for holidays, a holiday food gift basket can make any day special.

Ordering gourmet gift baskets is always easy, but creating your own custom-made basket is special and lots of fun. A creative and unique idea, easily customized to suit any individual, the gourmet food gift basket can be a delightful expression of sentiment.

abbyful asked:


COOKIE-STYLE TREATS:
Bellyrubs Dog Treats (Meyer Country Farms)
Brew Brew Brand Dog Snacks
Buddy Biscuits
Charlee Bear Dog Treats
Doggie Divines
Dudley’s Do Right Training Treats
Grandma Lucy’s Dog Treats
Healthy Dog Treats
Heidi’s Homemade Dog Treats
Henry Sons Vegetarian Cookies
Howlin’ Gourmet (Dancing Paws)
Latka’s Treats
Lick ‘N Crunch (Three Dog Bakery)
Liver Biscotti
Mother Nature Natural Dog Biscuits
Nature Nosh
Newman’s Own Premium Dog Treats
Old Mother Hubbard Dog Biscuits
Simon Huey’s Doggoned Tasty Treats
Smooches For Pooches (The Honest Kitchen)
Sojos Good Dog Treats
Toy Temptations (Dogchewz)
Wagatha’s Biscuits for Dogs
Waggers Dog Treats
Wellness Wellbars
Wet Noses Herbal Dog Treats
JERKY STYLE TREATS:
Canine Caviar Wild Alaskan Salmon
Dogswell Premium Dog Treats
Dr. Becker’s Bites
Dr-Chew Sweet Potato Treats
Etta Says! Meaty Treats
Liv-A-Littles (Halo)
Nothing But…Treats (A Place For Paws)
Real Food Toppers
Rosie’s Rewards
Waggers Champion Chips
Wellness Pure Rewards and Wellness Wellbites
Whole Life Pet Treats
Ziwipeak Good Dog Treats
Zuke’s Treats for Dogs

Antonio Cresce asked:


If you mention gourmet food, most likely two countries come to mind: France and Italy. But if you take a step back, you’ll discover that much of the French traditions have their origins in Tuscany, from when the Firenze chefs followed the French court of Caterina de’Medici in the 1500s. Tuscan cooking has a deceptively simple quality to it, based on purity and the natural taste of ingredients, rather than trying to mask the flavours with seasonings and sauces like in other cultures. Gourmets in Tuscany are in for a real treat, but what can they expect to sample while abroad?

The varied geography of Tuscany contributes to the flavours you can expect to enjoy. The area mixes mountains, villages, cities and sea-coasts. Near the sea, you predictably can enjoy a huge selection of seafood, the highlight of which is Cacciucco – a famous soup with a flavour that varies depending on the catch of the day. Elsewhere in the region, you’ll find local meats grilled over open fires. One of the best known dishes in Tuscan cooking is Bistecca Fiorentina, perfectly done T-bone steak served with a splash of olive oil. With the Tuscan hills home to pheasant, rabbit, partridge and wild boar, game has also played an important part in Tuscany’s gourmet cuisine throughout the years, if you manage to grow tired of farmed meats, and the warm Mediterranean weather if of course perfect for vegetables to grow and develop a rich, full flavour. Many of them have had such a strong growth that they can be delicious eaten raw, or steamed and drizzled with olive oil and a little garlic, but to me the best way to enjoy these luscious legumes is a local method called ’saltare’. Saltaring involves steaming the vegetables, and then sautéing them in olive oil, chili peppers and garlic.

Of course, herbs and spices are a huge part of Tuscany’s gourmet cooking, and once again the varied local terrain means that aromatic herbs can be sourced locally with very little trouble. Rosemary and sage are favourites in Tuscany’s food and both can be found in abundance in the local hills. Alongside all the ingredients-waiting-to-happen you will see as you explore the Tuscany hills, you will notice an abundance of olive trees. The olive oil from these is considered too good to be used for frying, and is more commonly used as a condiment – drizzled over meat, vegetables and the local salt-free bread.

Said salt-free bread (it was believed that bread kept its freshness better without) is best accompanied with the pecorino cheese – a sheepsmilk cheese with a variety of age-dependent flavours, perfect to conclude a gourmet Tuscany meal.

You may have noticed the complete absence of pasta from this list of Tuscany’s food, and that’s no mistake. It’s not actually an integral part of the Tuscan dining experience, but occasionally fresh pasta does sneak onto the menu. Pappardelle topped with meat or tomato bases sources will be on some menus if you miss the staple, and Pici – hand rolled small pasta made from flour and water – is quite common throughout the south of the region.

The wines are well worth an article in their own right, but to be brief, the Chianti proves a big draw to people looking to take luxury holidays in Tuscany. First invented back in 1860, nowadays bottles are distributed across the world from the region. Chianti Classico is only bottled in the area between Florence and Sienna and each bottle shows the growers’ logo: a black cockerel against a gold backdrop.

The food of Tuscany still manages to set the standards of Italian cuisine. At times Tuscan cooking appears basic, but behind that lies a real love of food and wine, using only fresh local ingredients. If you’re looking to experience the authentic food of Italy, you could do much worse than a luxury holiday in Tuscany!

Manjulaskitchen asked:

http://www.ManjulasKitchen.com
INGREDIENTS:
Recipe makes 6 Naans
2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon active dry yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
Pinch of baking soda
2 tablespoons oil
21/2 tablespoons yogurt
3/4cup look warm water
1 teaspoon clear butter or ghee
1/4 cup all purpose flour for rolling
Please send comments to manjulaskitchen@yahoo.com

CynRH22 asked:


I have been on-line checking out a TON of menus for restaurants downtown and at Pikes Place Market but can not seem to find a restaurant that serves pots of steamed clams, mussels, crab legs, clam chowder in bread bowls. I just see a lot of gourmet places or the list of places do not have on-line menus. Can you please help me? What is your favorite seafood restaurant downtown Seattle or Pikes Place? We are staying on 9th St. at The Camlin. Thanks so much!!
For example…there is this restaurant called The Fish Market here in California and they serve steamed clams mussels by the bucket. And in San Francisco The Pier 39 Crabhouse does the same and also makes these delicious steamed crab legs tossed in garlic and butter.

Derek Rogers asked:


Looking along the aisles of your local pet food store, you will find an enormous selection of so-called gourmet cat foods available. These foods usually claim to include exotic human-like ingredients, such as shrimp, lobster, filet mignon, prawns, and even rare Kobe beef from Japan. The question is whether or not these foods taste better and are better for your cat.

Cats and Their Food

Cats need a different type of diet than humans and dogs. While the latter can eat and digest animal and plant matter fairly easily, cats are considered obligate carnivores. This means they are physically better able to digest meat products than anything else.

Another reason for the meat-heavy diet is a need for taurine, an acid found in the flesh of animals. Cats need taurine in their diets because their bodies can’t produce it. Without taurine, cats can end up losing their sight.

You might think that offering your cat any type of meat-based food would appeal to them but that’s not always the case. Cats can be such picky eaters they will literally starve themselves if they don’t want to eat what is being offered.

And that brings us back to the main question: Are gourmet cat foods tastier?

Does it Taste Better?

The truth is that there’s no real way humans can determine what tastes better for their cat. Cats are unique creatures. They have their own preferences when it comes to food. No third party can really predict what any one cat will like anymore than someone who doesn’t know you can guess your dietary preferences.

Gourmet cat foods can be appealing because of their variety of flavours. Cats do enjoy a variety of flavours and can become bored if they are fed even something scrumptious day after day.

However, some cats like to keep it simple and are just as happy eating the cheap foods.

The only way to know for sure what tastes best is to ask your cat.

The Bigger Question

While cats may have their own preferences for food, you need to make sure the food they choose from provides them with all of the nutrients they need for a healthy diet. Gourmet foods may cost more to buy but that doesn’t necessarily mean they will provide the best health benefits for your cat.

When you choose a cat food, you need to look at the list of ingredients carefully.

Here are some pointers:

* First ingredient – On any cat food, the first ingredient should be some type of real meat or fish. You do not want “chicken meal,” for example. If possible, the first handful of ingredients should all be real meat.

* Anything artificial – Most foods do need some types of preservatives to keep it from spoiling. However, the food should not include artificial flavours or colours.

* Filler ingredients – Cheap pet foods often contain a lot of filler, such as rice or grains, which doesn’t do much for your pet’s health but do help them cut their own production costs.

If you pay attention to labels using the pointers above, you’ll be able to find the tastiest and the healthiest food for your cat.

hippygourmet asked:

http://www.HippyGourmet.com

http://www.GuideDogs.com

http://www.CanineConfections.com

In this segment from an upcoming episode of Organic Living with the Hippy Gourmet, we visit with Guide Dogs for the Blind in San Rafael, California!
Here we send our host in with a pack of wild dogs, OK…puppies- and then we meet up with Caesar Estrada of Canine Confections and Happy Pet Bakery of San Francisco, to learn how to make yummy, organic and fully vegetarian doggy treats!
Don’t forget that our “Hippy Gourmet’s Quick and Simple Cookbook for Healthy Eating” (Hachette USA) is now available wherever books are sold!