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Back to the Bbq Cookbook Contest!

by Danielle
Contests + Excerpts + Food & Drink / June 17, 2011

With BBQ season finally here I though it would be fun to give a couple of our cookbooks away. I'm also including a couple of spice rubs courtesy of Chef Salt. Yum!

To be entered to win 1 copy of Fire it Up, 1 copy of Eat Like a Man and a couple yummy spice rubs.

Are you a toast burner??

by Danielle
Excerpts + Food & Drink / June 03, 2011

Are you one of those people who have no idea what to do in the kitchen? Have you just moved out from your parent's house and now have to fend for yourself in the kitchen? Well, do we have a great cookbook for you. Filled with easy step by step intructions and tips for the non-foodies out there, The First Real Kitchen Cookbook is a must have.

Personally I find roasting a chicken the most easiest dinner to make. Here's a recipe below. Make it up and have your friends and/or family over to take a taste. They'll wonder what came over you! Enjoy!!

Roasted Chicken with Roasted Thyme Potatoes

ROASTED CHICKEN
1 whole chicken (4 to 5 lb/1.8 to 2.3 kg)
3 tsp minced fresh thyme
One 2/3-oz/20-g package fresh thyme
1 clove garlic
¼ cup/60 ml fresh lime juice2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper

ROASTED THYME POTATOES
2 lb/910 g small red potatoes (6 or 7)
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper
5 tsp minced fresh thyme

To prepare the Roasted Chicken: Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C/gas mark 4.

Rinse the chicken under cold water and discard any parts from the cavity. Put the chicken in a roasting pan/tray and pat dry with a paper towel/absorbent paper.

Remove 2 tbsp of the thyme leaves from the stems and reserve. Put all of the stems inside the cavity of the chicken. Loosely tie the legs of the chicken together with kitchen string right above the knobby ends of the leg. (This helps the chicken cook evenly.)

Peel and finely chop the garlic. Put the garlic, 1 tsp of the thyme leaves, the lime juice, honey, and 1 tbsp olive oil in a small bowl and stir until combined. Brush some of the mixture over the chicken and season it on all sides with salt and pepper. Roastthe chicken, brushing with the remaining glaze every 20 minutes.

Cook for 60 to 75 minutes, or until the juices from the thigh run clear when poked with a fork or the internal temperature reaches 160°F/70°C.

To prepare the Roasted Thyme Potatoes: Cut the potatoes in half and put them on a baking sheet/tray. Sprinkle the 2 tbspb olive oil over the potatoes and toss until completely coated.Sprinkle with the thyme leaves. Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden brown and tender.

Remove the thyme stems from the chicken cavity and place the chicken on a large serving plate. Spoon the potatoes around and serve immediately.

Cooking Tip

If you only need 1 or 2 tbsp, look for the biggest stems, pull off any small stems, then wrap your fingers around the stem and pull gently to remove the leaves. If you need more than that, get out the scissors and start snipping the leaves off the stems.

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Give your loved one cake pops for Valentine’s Day!

by Danielle
Excerpts + Food & Drink / January 25, 2011

Looking for a fun gift to give your special loved one on that very special day? Try your hand at making a few cake pops from Chronicle Books' Globe and Mail bestseller Cake Pops. I'm sure they'll be thrilled!!

Sweet Hearts
You’ll need

48 uncoated Basic Cake Balls (below), chilled
Metal heart-shaped cookie cutter, 11/2 inches wide
16 ounces yellow candy coating
16 ounces pink candy coating
16 ounces light green candy coating
Three deep, microwave-safe plastic bowls
48 paper lollipop sticks
Red edible-ink pen
Styrofoam block

To decorate

Remove the chilled cake balls from the refrigerator and press them,
one at a time, into a small heart-shaped cookie cutter to form the
shape, or if you are adventurous, shape them by hand. They should
be about 11/2 inches wide and 1/2 inch deep.

After shaping, put the heart-shaped cakes in the freezer for about
15 minutes to firm them up again for dipping. Once they are firm,
transfer them to the refrigerator. Remove a few at a time for dipping,
keeping the rest chilled.

Melt each color of candy coating in a separate microwave-safe
plastic bowl, following the instructions on the package. The coating
should be about 3 inches deep for easier dipping. Work with one
color at a time before moving on to the next. (You should be able to
get 16 heart-shaped cake pops from each pound of candy coating.)

One at a time, dip about 1/2 inch of the tip of a lollipop stick into the
melted candy coating, and insert the stick straight into the bottom
of a heart-shaped cake, pushing it no more than halfway through. Dip
the cake pop into the melted coating, and tap off any excess coating,
as described in Basic Cake Pops, (below).

Let the pops dry in a styrofoam block.

When completely dry, use a red edible-ink pen and write sweet
notes on one side of the cake pop.

Return the pops to the Styrofoam block and let the ink dry
completely.

Basic Cake Balls
Makes 48 cake balls

Cake balls are bite-sized balls made of crumbled cake mixed with
frosting and covered in candy coating. They are super easy to
make and form the basis of endless variations of decorated cake
pops, cupcake pops, and cake bites.

You’ll need

One 18.25-ounce box cake mix
One 16-ounce container ready-made frosting
48 ounces (3 pounds) candy coating

Equipment

One 9-by-13-inch cake pan
Large mixing bowl
Large metal spoon
Two baking sheets
Wax paper
Plastic wrap
Deep, microwave-safe plastic bowl
Toothpicks
Squeeze bottle or resealable plastic bag (optional)

Bake the cake as directed on the box, using a 9-by-13-inch cake pan.

Let cool completely.

Once the cake is baked, get organized and set aside plenty of time
(at least an hour) to crumble, roll, and dip 4 dozen cake balls.

Crumble the cooled cake into a large mixing bowl. You should not see any large pieces of cake.

Add three-quarters of the container of frosting. (You will not need
the remaining frosting.) Mix it into the crumbled cake, using the back
of a large spoon, until thoroughly combined. If you use the entire
container, the cake balls will be too moist.

The mixture should be moist enough to roll into 1 1/2-inch balls and
still hold a round shape. After rolling the cake balls by hand, place
them on a wax paper–covered baking sheet.

Cover with plastic wrap and chill for several hours in the refrigerator,
or place in the freezer for about 15 minutes. You want the balls to be
firm but not frozen.

If you’re making a project that calls for uncoated cake balls, stop
here and proceed to decorate the cake balls, following the project
instructions.

While the cake balls are chilling, melt the candy coating.
Place the candy coating in a deep, microwave-safe plastic bowl.
These bowls make it easier to cover the cake balls completely with
candy coating while holding the bowl without burning your fingers.

(I usually work with about 16 ounces of coating at a time.)

Melt the candy coating, following the instructions on the package.
Microwave on medium power for 30 seconds at a time, stirring with a
spoon in between. You can also use a double boiler. Either way, make
sure you do not overheat the coating. See “Candy Coating Basics,”
(below), for more on working with candy coating.

Now you’re ready to coat. Take a few cake balls out of the refrigeratoror freezer to work with at a time. If they’re in the freezer, transfer
the rest of the balls to the refrigerator at this point, so they stay firm
but do not freeze.

Place one ball at a time into the bowl of candy coating. Spoon extra
coating over any uncoated areas of the cake ball to make sure it is
completely covered in candy coating. Then lift out the cake ball with
your spoon. Avoid stirring it in the coating, because cake crumbs can
fall off into the coating.

Holding the spoon over the bowl, tap the handle of the spoon several
times on the edge of the bowl until the excess coating falls off
and back into the bowl. This technique also creates a smooth surface
on the outside of the cake ball.

Transfer the coated cake ball to another wax paper–covered baking

sheet to dry. Let the coated cake ball slide right off the spoon. Some
coating may pool around the base of the ball onto the wax paper. If
so, simply take a toothpick and use it to draw a line around the base
of the cake ball before the coating sets. Once the coating sets, you
can break off any unwanted coating.

Repeat with the remaining cake balls and let dry completely.
If you have extra candy coating left over, pour it into a resealable
plastic bag with the corner snipped off or into a squeeze bottle and
drizzle it over the tops in a zigzag motion to decorate.

Store the cake balls in an airtight container on the counter or in the
refrigerator for several days.

Tips

• The cake balls will be easier to roll if you wash and dry your
hands periodically during the rolling process. Dry your hand
completely each time, and make sure you don’t get water in
the candy coating, as it can make it unusable.

• You can use a mini ice cream scoop to get uniform-sized
cake balls.

• If you don’t want to make 48 cake balls, simply divide the
cake in half for 24 cake balls or in quarters for 12 and freeze
the remaining cake for later use. Remember to reduce the
amount of frosting

• Make round-shaped cake balls first, until you’re sure you will
end up with the appropriate number. If you start shaping
right away, you can end up with pieces that are too big.

• It’s helpful to place the cake balls in the freezer for a few
minutes to firm up before reshaping them. Don’t roll the cake
balls too tightly. They may try to expand after coating, which
can cause the coating to crack.

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Jane Austin Mania Month CBC.ca’s Bookclub

by Danielle
Contests + Excerpts + Fiction / May 06, 2010

For the month of May CBC's Bookclub and it's readers are discussing the Jane Austen slash monster mash-up phenomenon. They'll be interviewing authors/editors, excerpting, linking up to book trailers, and are giving away copies of the Quirk Classic Series.

Sit back and click away. Join the discussion and you may even have a chance to ask the authors some questions!!

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Colman Andrews on The Today Show

by Danielle
Excerpts + Food & Drink / March 17, 2010

Colman Andrews was on The Today Show celebrating St. Patrick's Day in style by cooking up a traditional Irish meal which are included in his new book THE COUNTRY COOKING OF IRELAND

You are able to watch it on the MSNBC site here

Here are recipe excerpts from The Today Show's site which are easily downloadable.

Have a happy and safe St. Patrick's Day!!

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Valentine’s Day + Chinese New Year = Chinese Five-Spice Chocolate Chiffon Cake!

by Siobhan
Excerpts + Food & Drink / February 11, 2010

Since Valentine's Day falls on the same day as Chinese New Year this year, this cake seems like the perfect way to celebrate: Chinese Five-Spice Chocolate Chiffon Cake!

Usher in love and good fortune with this recipe from Chronicle's new book, Chocolate Cakes.

(PS. Also check out the recipe for the decadently-named Pound of Chocolate Cake that we posted earlier.)

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Pound of Chocolate Cake recipe

by Danielle
Excerpts + Food & Drink / February 02, 2010

Here's an delicious recipe for Pound of Chocolate Cake from Chronicle Books' new cookbook called CHOCOLATE CAKES. Available at your local bookstore. Enjoy!

Pound of Chocolate Cake
Makes 9 to 12 servings
Mixing time 10 minutes
Baking 350°F (180°C/gas mark 4) for about 35 minutes

This square cake is dark and moist, with a fudge-all-the-way-through texture. What else would you expect from 1 pound (455 g) of chocolate? The cake can be spread with a ganache glaze for even more chocolate richness.

13 oz (370 g) semisweet (plain) chocolate, chopped
3 oz (85 g) unsweetened chocolate, chopped
3⁄4 c up (170 g) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 tsp instant coffee granules dissolved in
1 tbsp water
4 large eggs
1 1⁄2 cups (300 g) granulated sugar
1⁄2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract (essence)
1 cup (130 g) unbleached all-purpose (plain) flour
1 cup (240 ml) ganache (recipe below), cooled until thickened but pourable (optional)
Powdered (icing) sugar for dusting (optional)
1 qt (960 ml) vanilla ice cream or flavor of your choice

Position a rack in the middle of the oven. Preheat the oven to
350°F (180°C/gas mark 4). Butter a 9-in (23-cm) square pan
with sides 2 in (5 cm) high. Line the bottom with a piece of
parchment (baking) paper long enough to extend over opposite
sides of the pan. Butter the paper.

Put both chocolates, the butter, and dissolved coffee in a
heatproof bowl (or the top of a double boiler) and place it over,
but not touching, barely simmering water in a saucepan (or the
bottom of the double boiler). Stir until the chocolates and butter
are melted and smooth. Remove from over the water and set
aside to cool slightly.

In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on medium speed,
beat the eggs, sugar, salt, and vanilla until fluffy and lightened
in color, about 1 minute. Stop the mixer and scrape the sides of
the bowl as needed. On low speed, mix in the melted chocolate
mixture until blended. Mix in the flour just until no white
streaks remain. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
Bake until the top of the cake is shiny and firm and a
toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs
clinging to it, about 35 minutes. Cool the cake in the pan on a
wire rack for 1 hour.

If using the ganache, pour it over the cake, tilting the pan
to spread it evenly. Cool the cake in the pan thoroughly. The
cake will become firm. If omitting the glaze, dust the cooled
cake with powdered sugar, if desired. Use the overhanging
ends of parchment (baking) paper to lift the cake from the pan.
Serve the cake at room temperature with scoops of ice cream.
The cake can be covered and stored at room temperature
for up to 3 days.

Ganache and Whipped Ganache
Mixing and cooking time 5 minutes

The ganache can be used warm as a fudge sauce or poured over a cake as a glaze or filling. And that is not all. When lightly whipped, ganache becomes an extraordinary creamy filling.

When whipping ganache, let it cool and thicken to a firm but not hard texture. Refrigerating it will firm it more quickly, but it should chill for only 1 or 2 hours until the edges are firm. Use a whisk to beat the mixture for about 30 seconds until the color lightens from a dark brown to a medium brown. The taste and texture will change from fudgelike to creamlike. Using a whisk prevents the ganache from being whipped too vigorously, which could turn it grainy. Whipped ganache should be spread immediately, as it firms up quickly and becomes difficult to spread smoothly.

Makes 2 cups (480 ml) or 4 cups (960 ml)

For 2 cups
1 c up (240 ml) heavy (double) cream
1 tbsp unsalted butter
9 oz (255 g) bittersweet chocolate, chopped, or
1 1⁄2 cups (255 g) bittersweet chocolate chips
1 tsp vanilla extract (essence)

For 4 cups
2 c ups (480 ml) heavy (double) cream
2 tbsp unsalted butter
18 oz (510 g) bittersweet chocolate, chopped, or
3 cups (510 g) bittersweet chocolate chips
2 tsp vanilla extract (essence)

In a medium saucepan, heat the cream and butter over low heat until the cream is hot and the butter melts. The hot cream mixture should form tiny bubbles and measure about 175°F (80°C) on an instant-read thermometer; do not let the mixture boil as a skin might form on the top. If this happens, use a spoon to lift off the skin and discard it. Remove the pan from the heat, add the chocolate, and let stand in the hot cream mixture for about 30 seconds to soften. Whisk the ganache just until all of the chocolate is melted and the ganache is smooth. Stir in the vanilla.

If the ganache will be poured or spread, let it cool and thicken slightly, about 30 minutes. It can be covered and refrigerated for up to 1 week; if it becomes too firm, it can be warmed over low heat, stirring to soften it evenly.

To make whipped ganache, cover the warm ganache and let stand at room temperature until firm, 3 to 4 hours, depending on the quantity and the temperature of your kitchen. Or, cover and refrigerate the ganache until the edges are firm and the center is slightly thickened, 1 to 2 hours. You can speed up the process to 30 minutes or less by pouring the ganache into a 9-by-13-in (23-by-33-cm) or larger baking dish. Drop a teaspoon of the cold ganache on a plate; set aside to compare the color with that of the beaten ganache. Place the cold ganache in a bowl and whisk until it changes from a dark chocolate color to a medium chocolate color and thickens slightly, about 30 seconds. Compare with the ganache on the plate. The whipped mixture should look lighter in color—similar to a dark, good-quality milk chocolate. Use immediately.

Choices: Other flavorings for ganache include almond extract; ground cinnamon; dissolved instant coffee granules, finely grated orange or lemon zest; fruit purees; and rum, brandy, or other liqueurs. Start with a small quantity, taste the mixture, and keep adding to your taste. Begin with 1 tbsp for the liquor or liqueurs and 1 tsp for instant coffee or grated zest. For almond extract, try ¼ tsp; for cinnamon, ½ tsp, and for fruit purees, 1 tbsp. Quantities can always be increased.

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Talking about The Life and Love of Trees with Ellen

by Siobhan
Animals & Nature + Art & Photography + Environment + Excerpts / January 05, 2010

In case you missed it over the holidays, here's Lewis Blackwell's interview with Ellen about two of his passions - trees and photography - which he has married in his truly gorgeous book, The Life and Love of Trees.

The book really is stunning - everyone who picks it up seems to have the same reaction as Ellen.

If you haven't seen it yet, have a look at's an are few images from the book posted on the this slideshow of images from the book posted on the website for O, The Oprah Magazine.

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Here’s to a sake New Years!

by Danielle
Excerpts + Food & Drink / December 30, 2009

I thought I'd post a couple of yummy sake recipes from Kathy Casey's Sips and Apps for your New Years celebration. I hope you like them! Enjoy!

If you do intend to have a few cocktails tomorrow night please do not drive and find an alternative to taking your car.

All the best and here's to 2010!

Sake Sangria
Makes about 4 cups (6 to 8 servings)

1 (750 ml) bottle sake
6 tablespoons honey
2-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
1 stalk fresh lemongrass, halved lengthwise, then cut into 3- to 4-inch pieces (use the entire stalk)
1/2 lemon, thinly sliced
1 small tangerine or orange, thinly sliced
1 large plum or apricot, pitted and cut into thin wedges (optional, if not in season)

In a large pitcher, combine all the ingredients and stir with a spoon, crushing some of the fruit. Cover and refrigerate for at least 12 hours, or up to 2 days, to let the flavors marry before serving. Serve over ice, and include some of the fruit in each serving.

Sake Teriyaki Sticky Chicken Wings
Makes 24

Old-school teriyaki chicken wings get a big-flavored lacquery glaze in this low-and-slow method. You can make the sauce a few days ahead of time, but be sure to allow a full hour for cooking the wings.

I cup soy sauce
1/4 cup sake, or substitute dry sherry or dry white wine
2 tablespoons very finely minced peeled fresh ginger
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
I cup sugar
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions, white and green parts
3 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons water
1 dozen whole chicken wings or 2 dozen drummettes, about 2 1/2 to 3 pounds

For Garneshing
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seed
Thinly sliced green onion tops

In a small saucepan, whisk together the soy sauce, sake, ginger, garlic, sugar, pepper flakes, green onions, vinegar, cornstarch, and water. Set the pan over medium heat and bring to a boil, whisking constantly, to thicken. Mixture will be very thick. Let cool. If not using immediately, store, covered and refrigerated, for up to 4 days.
If using whole wings, disjoint the wings and remove and discard tips; you should have 24 pieces. Put them in a large bowl and set aside.
Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F.

Add the sauce mixture to the bowl with the chicken and mix well to coat the chicken evenly. Spray a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or lightly oil it. Arrange the drummettes and sauce in a single layer in the dish.

Bake for 30 minutes. Stir and turn the chicken pieces over and bake for 20 minutes more. Stir and turn the chicken pieces again and bake for 10 minutes more, or until chicken is tender and sauce is thick and glazy. Total cooking time should be about 1 hour.

Stir the drummettes in the sauce once more, then transfer the chicken to a serving platter. Spoon some of the extra sauce over the chicken, then sprinkle with the sesame seed and green onions for garnish.

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Pregnancy A-Z

by Crystal
Excerpts + Gift & Stationery + Parenting / November 05, 2009

Are you pregnant or do you know someone who is pregnant? THE PREGNANCY JOURNAL: A DAY-TO-DAY GUIDE TO A HEALTHY AND HAPPY PREGNANCY—is back! Fully revised with the latest medical information on both mom’s health and baby’s development, this best-selling journal is packed with daily entries that feature tips, advice, and plenty of room for personal reflection… and it makes the perfect gift for yourself and your unborn baby or for the pregnant loved one on your gift list.

Want a sneak peak of what it’s all about? This A to Z guide was pulled together from information in the journal to give expectant parents a glimpse into what happens during this amazing time of life.

Appetite
Day 57: You may find your appetite increasing now that some of the nausea and discomfort has stabilized. If food isn’t your friend yet, look for some relief by week 17.

Backache
Day 116: Most pregnancy backaches consist of low back pain, because the narrowest part of your back has to balance your growing uterus and because the normally stable joints in your pelvis have loosened somewhat.

Cheeks
Day 22: Between Week 4 and Week 8, the development of your baby’s facial features takes place.

Digestive System
Day 69: Your baby’s intestines are now in the abdomen. Over the next two days, the muscles in the walls of your baby’s digestive tract will become functional.

Eyes
Day 165: Over the next four days, brain wave activity will begin for your baby’s visual and auditory systems.

Fatigue
Day 234: You’ll notice more fluctuations in your energy level this month. Use your energy bursts wisely doing things you absolutely need to do and preparing for the birth.

Glucose
Day 40: The metabolism of glucose may play a role in morning sickness. To make sure their glucose level doesn’t fall too low by morning, pregnant women are advised to eat a light snack before going to bed (milk, toast, etc.).

Hair
Day 86: Over the next three days, the baby’s scalp hair pattern will be determined.

Iron
Day 69: Pregnant women need at least 30 mg of iron each day to support the extra volume of blood and increases in red blood cell production.

Jaws
Day 35: The upper and lower jaws are present in your baby.

Kidneys
Day 103: Sometime this week, your baby’s kidneys will reach their final mature position. This ascent took nearly 10 weeks to complete.

Lunar Months
Baby development is measured in lunar months, not calendar months. Each lunar month consists of 28 days organized into four weeks of seven days each.

Movement
Day 176: Your baby’s muscle tone is gradually improving. Its hands can grip with some strength now.

Nausea
Day 13: If you need to settle your stomach, snack on dry crackers or dry cereal. Ginger, lemon, peppermint and licorice are flavors that can help with nausea.

Orienting Response
Day 242: Your baby will now automatically turn toward a source of light. This permits your baby to practice being more aware of its environment.

Protein
Day 139: Protein must be provided for the growth of the baby, placenta, uterus, breasts, and to permit necessary increases in blood volume.

Quickening
Day 143: The first movements you feel your baby make will be caused by arm and leg activity. These first motions are called quickening.

Reflexes
Day 67: Now when your baby’s face is touched, it will open its mouth. This is called the rooting reflex and helps babies find the food source.

Skin
Day 188: By today, the surface of your baby’s skin is smoother and whiter as body fat accumulates under its surface.

Teeth
Day 82: Baby’s tooth buds are present under the gums.

Ultra Sound
Diagnostic test that uses high-intensity, inaudible sound waves to project a visual image, or sonogram.

Vocal Cords
Day 74: Over the next few days, the vocal cords will form in your baby’s larynx.

Weight Gain
Day 265: Your weight gain has probably slowed or even reversed itself in the past two weeks or so.

X-Rays
Day 53: X-ray exposure should be avoided since the radiation can penetrate your uterus.

Yogurt
Day 172: Yogurt is a good source of protein. Some women who are lactose intolerant can tolerate yogurt.

Zinc
Day 83: Zinc is a trace element that forms part of the structure of bone and helps protect the development of the brain and nervous system. The recommended daily intake during pregnancy is 15 mg.

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