Mention the name “Duncan Hines” to most Americans today and they will undoubtedly conjure the image of a cake mix package. With fictitious advertising characters like Betty Crocker and Otis Spunkmeyer, no one can blame them if they fail to recognize the significance of the man for whom the cake mix is named. In Duncan Hines: How a Traveling Salesman Became the Most Trusted Name in Food, author Louis Hatchett delves into the life of the food pioneer, from his upbringing in Bowling Green, Kentucky, where his Grandma Duncan taught him to appreciate the art of good cooking, to his lucrative licensing deal with Proctor & Gamble.
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: Salt and Pepper, a play by Los Alamos playwright Robert Benjamin, returing to the Teatro Paraguas Studio this weekend, January 17-19, 2014, Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 pm, and Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2:00 pm.
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: Salt and Pepper, a play by Los Alamos playwright Robert Benjamin, returing to the Teatro Paraguas Studio on January 17-19, 2014, Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 pm, and Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2:00 pm.
Just like Auntie Mame sings in MAME, we all need a little Christmas! And, for some unsuspecting Houstonians, Buddy the Elf and two of his elf friends, Peppermint Stix and Salty Snow (a.k.a. Salt and Pepper), took to the METRORail yesterday to share their Sparklejollytwinklejingley joy! The ebuillent trio rode the METRORail during the lunch hour on Tuesday, December 10 and greeted metro riders and anyone else they could find hanging about the rail stops.
This fall season, R.W. Knudsen Family® welcomes Spiced Pear Juice Blend as the newest addition to its juice line, only for a limited time at Whole Foods Market. Perfect for sharing with friends and family, the Spiced Pear Juice Blend boasts a delicious combination of pear and apple juice with hints of festive cinnamon. The new Spiced Pear Juice Blend can be used in a variety of creative ways, can be enjoyed as a hot or cold beverage and each 8FL OZ cup of Spiced Pear Juice Blend provides a one cup serving of fruit*. Just like all of the R.W. Knudsen Family products, these juices never contain artificial flavors or preservatives so shoppers can feel good about enjoying and sharing it this holiday season.
Readers on Goodreads, a popular social media website for book lovers, have nominated Susan Mallery's Fool's Gold Cookbook as the Best Cookbook of 2013. The Fool's Gold Cookbook, which was released in September, features 150 recipes, plus an exclusive novella by the New York Times bestselling romance author.
The chic wine lounge ENO, located at Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park, 200 N. Columbus Drive, will feature a winter "Silk Road" series of spiced fondues made in-house daily with a different infused spice each month. Inspired by one of the world's oldest and most historically important trade routes, the "Silk Road" series takes guests on a journey to explore the delicate flavors of spices that are to be savored and appreciated for their influence on food and history. The wine room on the lobby level of the hotel is the perfect setting to enjoy a glass of wine and sweet or savory fondue after a day of shopping or sightseeing on Michigan Avenue.
This gem from Nicholas Collett has now been played many, many times, in many, many locations and, it is safe to say, will continue to be played for a long time to come. It is pure gold.
The only thing light about Get Maine Lobster's healthy, Paleo diet seafood recipe is fat, calories and cholesterol. Heavy in lean protein, nutrients and flavor, the new recipe for Paleo Pan-seared Lobster Tail with Roasted Squash and Kale will appeal to the taste buds while remaining friendly on the waist.
As the temperature begins to drop, it's the perfect opportunity to gather your circle of friends and bring the entertainment indoors. Whether it's game day or the season finale of your favorite TV show, these dishes and delectable wine pairings will make any casual get-together that much more memorable ... and delicious.
Few dishes have a way of pleasing taste buds and gathering the family together like comfort foods. It's always best to have a repertoire of these classic, tried-and-true recipes on hand.
Santa Fe Rep and Teatro Paraguas present Salt and Pepper, a humorous play about maturing by Los Alamos playwright Robert Benjamin, opening on November 1, 2013 for nine performances. Beth Kennedy Jones directs a stellar and seasoned cast, including Alaina Zachary, Fran Martone, Deborah Dennison, Deborah Hayden, Tone Forrest, Kerry Kehoe, Larry Glaister, Rick Vargas, and Tad Jones.
ZACH Theatre launches the new season of its family show series with a bilingual play celebrating the bonds of family and friendship. Salt is a boy whose family has a secret: his grandfather cannot read or write. When Salt befriends Pepper, her love of books sparks his interest in the world of words. Then, a mysterious box of postcards sheds light on Salt's family.
ZACH Theatre launches the new season of its family show series with a bilingual play celebrating the bonds of family and friendship. Salt is a boy whose family has a secret: his grandfather cannot read or write. When Salt befriends Pepper, her love of books sparks his interest in the world of words. Then, a mysterious box of postcards sheds light on Salt's family.
Spring weather and sunshine are here, just in time to break free from your winter's hibernation. O.L. Shepp, a nurse/cowgirl from the wilds of Wyoming provides simple recipes, short stories and cowboy lore in her upcoming book, Cooking For The Health Of It; 7 Steps To Cowboy Up Your Cooking.
ZACH Theatre has announced its 2013-14 season-the second in the acclaimed new Topfer Theatre-with a lineup of six plays and musicals chosen to build on the dynamic and intimate experiences audiences are enjoying in this spectacular first season.
The more than 7 million vegetarians and 3 million vegans in the United States alone are proving that chowing down on planet-friendly fare not only helps them look and feel better, but it can be delicious too. In her debut cookbook, Karma Chow creator and celebrity chef, Melissa Costello shares an exciting collection of 125+ recipes that will be a welcome addition for anyone already following a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle or for the growing number of people embracing more plant-based meals. As personal chef to celebrity fitness guru Tony Horton, creator of the bestselling P90X fitness system, Melissa is constantly finding creative ways to keep Tony and her other clients happy, fit, and fueled.
The Off-Broadway comedy 5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche is celebrating National Coming Out Day by encouraging closeted LGBT community-members to come out by baking their own "Coming Out Quiche" - a special recipe featuring favorite fall flavors - as a symbol of his/her pride and sending it to loved ones. There is no nicer way to say, "I'm gay!"
