Saturday, November 17, 2012

Best of food and drink this week | canada.com

?A round-up of some of our favourite recipes and food-related features this week including an interview with Mairlyn Smith about her new book ?The Vegetarian?s Complete Quinoa Cookbook? and recipes for traditional mincemeat, Pear, Shallot and Delicata Squash Soup, and a Manhattan.

?The Vegetarian?s Complete Quinoa Cookbook?

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Photo by Mike McColl from The Vegetarian?s Complete Quinoa Cookbook (Whitecap Books)

Mairlyn Smith?s new cookbook is for ?vegetarian virgins or full-blown converts.? We chat to the Professional Home Economist (PHEc), teacher and actor and share three recipes from the book: Warm Quinoa with Beets and Swiss Chard, Moroccan Vegetable Stew, and Brownie Bites.

Ingredient of the week: pears

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Photograph by Africa Studio, Fotolia.com

We?ve put together a collection of sweet, savoury and boozy recipes featuring pears including a Whiskey Pear Tart, Pear, Shallot and Delicata Squash Soup, and an Apple, Pear and Gin Cocktail.

Wine gems for your gift?list

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Wine expert Michael Godel shares five gems to look for when shopping for holiday gifts.

Yearning for nostalgia inspires festive revival

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Get into the spirit of the season with festive recipes for mincemeat and fruitcake, and a feature on the tradition of Christmas pudding.

Seasonal Sips: Manhattan

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Photograph by Ben Nelms for Postmedia News

Rye is the traditional choice when mixing a Manhattan. This classic version is made with a 2:1 ratio of rye to sweet vermouth, which is stirred with bitters and served with a cherry garnish.

And to finish, some tasty inspiration from the blog world:

-?A day in the life for Rohan Anderson of Whole Larder Love on Vimeo
- Canel?s from Bon App?tit
- Saigon Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake from What?s Gaby Cooking
- Roast Cauliflower Risotto from A Couple Cooks
- Wild Mushroom and Gruyere Tart from Two Tarts

Source: http://o.canada.com/2012/11/16/best-of-food-and-drink-this-week-26/

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