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The Illustrated Plate via Sous Style in this new SS series,...

sophisticatedhipstersdigest — Sat, 26 May 2012 04:23:15 -0400

The Illustrated Plate

in this new SS series, we’re teaming up with our favorite artists to bring you gorgeous illustrated meals from our favorite restaurants and chefs. First up is Bernadette Pescua of Decade Diary!

General, The Illustrated Plate | April 19, 2012 | COMMENT

First up in The Illustrated Plate, Bernadette takes on the Seafood Tower from one of our favorite restaurants Saxon + Parole.

“People are coming to the bar at 5:30pm, getting these towers to share and washing them down with many assorted cocktails for an hour before dinner.”
-Kristina O’Neil, co-owner of Saxon + Parole.

How-To Eat a Seafood Tower from Saxon + Parole
1. Squeeze lemon over everything
2. Peel the shrimp
3. Take a sip of your cocktail
4. Slurp down an oyster
5. Take a sip of your cocktail
6. Use your tiny fork to enjoy the mussels + clams
7. Take a sip of your cocktail
8. Repeat steps 1-7

How gorgeous is this? What are some of your favorite meals that you would like to see illustrated?

Pippa x

Food Related Movies- American Pie MUST SEE Also- 12 Craziest Pie...

sophisticatedhipstersdigest — Sat, 26 May 2012 04:22:00 -0400

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MUST SEE Also- 12 Craziest Pie Scenes

What to Serve, What to Wear, and How to Decorate For A Spring Garden Party

sophisticatedhipstersdigest — Sat, 26 May 2012 03:52:00 -0400

Julia Bainbridge | Bon Appetit

Photograph by Maria del Mar Sacasa / Ennis, Inc.

Parties tend to be pegged to something: birthdays, Mother’s Day, Cinco de Mayo. And that’s all well and good. But what about a simple ode to the season? Sitting outside and eating good food with people you like for the sake of sitting outside and eating good food with people you like? Yes, it sounds amazing. So throw a spring garden party this weekend. Why the heck not? We’ve planned it all out for you: what to serve, what to serve it on, and what to wear—nail polish included, ladies.

Photograph by Maria del Mar Sacasa / Ennis, Inc.

What to Serve

Nibbles to start:

* Savory Spring Vegetable and Goat Cheese Tart

* Smoked Salmon with Lemon Creme Fraiche

Main event:

* Skillet-Fried Chicken

* Sugar Snap Salad

* Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Chive Pesto

* Roasted carrots with more chive pesto

Photograph by Maria del Mar Sacasa / Ennis, Inc.

Sweet finish:

* Apricot-Anise Tarts

What to Serve It On

Clockwise, from top left:

Furbish in Raleigh, NC, is a wonderland of colorful fabrics and trinkets, including this melamine tray, which the Furbish team produces itself. Furbish Bright Bouquet Tray, $75; shopfurbish.com

Crafted in Normandy, this flatware is elegant but everyday. Williams-Sonoma Milady 5-Piece Flatware Place Setting, $69; williams-sonoma.com

Diner plates goes garden-party green. Fish’s Eddy Green Band Oval Platter, $16; fishseddy.com

We love the not-quite-bamboo look of these serving utensils. Williams-Sonoma Turned Wood Servers, $39; williams-sonoma.com

A limited collection of Connecticut-based Privet House’s goods has come to Target, including these stoneware plates. Privet House at Target White Embossed Dinner Plate, $28 for 4; target.com

Another of Furbish’s floral trays, this time on a Jolly Rancher-coral background. Furbish Draper Floral Tray, $60; shopfurbish.com

Designed in Canada and produced in India, Pehr napkins are machine washable and made of a natural cottons and linens. Pehr Designs Orange Chainlink Napkin; pehrdesigns.com for where to buy

A cheery pitcher coated with citrus-colored granules. Ripe Kumquat Pitcher, $268p; anthropologie.com

Fancy (goblet) meets unbreakable (acrylic). Martha Stewart Collection Acrylic Goblets, $16 for 4, macys.com

A haute take on a bucket of fried chicken. Gathering Wire Basket, $26; hausinterior.com

You can use these little bowls as salt and pepper cellars or place gardenias in them and scatter them around the table. Fish’s Eddy Zeno Bowl Green, $3; fishseddy.com

Clockwise, from top left:

Buy a pillow for lawn lounging. Fifty percent of the proceeds go to charity peace building initiatives in developing communities. Oimei Co. Karen Cheer Pillow, $40; oimeico.com

Place a number of these vases down the center of your dining table as a kind of runner-cum-centerpiece. ABC Home Small Mercury Glass Vase, $20 each; abchome.com

Use one of these tea towels as a nest for the fried chicken in its wire basket (above), and one to clean up any inevitable spills of rose. Birdkage “Bleecker” Tea Towel, $22 for a set of 2; birdkagestyle.com

For those who don’t like to sit on the grass. Cococozy Cane Throw in Sage Green, $333; cococozy.com

What to Wear: Ladies

Clockwise, from top left:

Cult nail polish brand Butter has just come out with lip gloss, so your pout can match. Butter Nail Polish in Primrose Hill Picnic, $14; butterlondon.com

Yellow says spring to us, and this necklace is made by women in Rwanda through Spade’s organization that assists thousands of women in war-torn countries. Kate Spade Hand in Hand Beaded Links Necklace in Yellow/White, $148; katespade.com

A fairly simple—but just a little bit flirty—dress that can take any kind of bright accessory pairing you fancy. A.P.C. Balloon-Sleeve Dress, $195; apc.fr

‘Tis the season to let those feet (and their painted toenails) out to play. Marais USA Woven Sandal in Blush, $88; maraisusa.com

What to Wear: Gents

Clockwise, from top left:

As classic a button-down shirt as it gets. DO roll the sleeves. Rag & Bone Button Down Oxford, $175; rag-bone.com

These 50s-inspired tortoiseshell sunglasses make the simplest of outfits more chic. Illesteva “Leonard” Sunglasses, $165; openingceremony.us

The color of these pants is called “Apple Green.” Fun! J.Crew “Stanton” Pant, Urban Slim Fit, $70; jcrew.com

Comfy canvas boots refined enough for a dinner party. Toms Canvas Desert Botas in Khaki, $67; toms.com

And for Sh*ts and Giggles

Don’t worry: bocce is not a complicated game. But it’s the ultimate lawn activity for those who get bored of sipping and nibbling all day. (Not us.) Skagerak Akiko Bocce Ball Set, $307, shophorne.com

"Fish, to taste right, must swim three times – in water, in butter and in wine."

sophisticatedhipstersdigest — Sat, 26 May 2012 03:29:03 -0400

““Fish, to taste right, must swim three times – in water, in butter and in wine.””

- Polish proverb

50 Things to Grill in Foil

sophisticatedhipstersdigest — Sat, 26 May 2012 03:06:00 -0400

via Food Network Magazine

1. Jalapeno Poppers Remove the stems from 8 jalapenos; scrape out the seeds and stuff with muenster cheese. Toss with olive oil, salt and 1/4 teaspoon each ground cumin and coriander on a sheet of foil. Form a packet. Grill over medium-high heat, turning often, 10 minutes.

2. Spiced Nuts Toss 2 cups salted mixed nuts, 1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder, 1/4 teaspoon each ground cumin and pepper, and 1 tablespoon butter on a sheet of foil. Form a packet. Grill over medium heat, turning often, 8 minutes.

3. Tomatillo-Pineapple Salsa Toss 3/4 pound diced husked tomatillos, 1/2 cup diced pineapple, 1 each minced jalapeno and shallot, and 1 tablespoon olive oil on a sheet of foil. Form a packet. Grill over high heat, 12 minutes. Stir in some chopped cilantro.

4. Jerk Chicken Wings Toss 6 split chicken wings, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and 3 tablespoons jerk seasoning on a sheet of foil. Form a packet. Grill over high heat, turning once, 25 minutes. Top with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

5. Roasted Garlic Slice the point off 1 head garlic to expose the cloves. Coat with 2 teaspoons olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Seal in a foil packet. Grill over medium-low heat, 45 minutes.

6. Spicy Olives Toss 1 cup olives, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes and 1 minced garlic clove on a sheet of foil. Form a packet. Grill over medium-high heat, turning often, 15 minutes.

7. Quesadillas Sprinkle shredded pepper jack cheese on one half of a flour tortilla; top with chopped rotisserie chicken and cilantro and fold in half to close. Repeat to make more; seal in individual foil packets. Grill over medium heat, turning once, 5 minutes.

8. Garlic Shrimp Mix 1/2 stick softened butter, 1 cup chopped parsley, 2 chopped garlic cloves, and salt and pepper. Toss with the juice of 1 lemon, 1 pound unpeeled large shrimp and a big pinch of red pepper flakes. Divide between 2 foil packets. Grill over high heat, 8 minutes.

9. Lobster Scampi Make the butter mixture for Garlic Shrimp (No. 8). Split 4 thawed frozen lobster tails lengthwise; spread the cut sides with the butter. Divide between 2 foil packets. Grill over high heat, turning once, 10 minutes.

10. Mussels Toss 2 pounds mussels, 1 shaved fennel bulb, 8 halved cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup white wine, 1/4 cup olive oil, a pinch of red pepper flakes and salt. Divide between 2 foil packets, leaving extra room for the mussels to open. Grill over medium-high heat, 10 minutes.

11. Gnocchi Spread a 17-ounce package gnocchi in one layer on a sheet of foil. Top with 1 cup tomato sauce and some basil. Form a packet. Grill over high heat, 12 minutes.

12. Paella Combine 1 cup uncooked Spanish rice mix, 1 1/4 cups chicken broth, 6 peeled large shrimp, 2 skinless chicken thighs, 2 ounces sliced dried chorizo, 1/4 cup each pimiento-stuffed olives and roasted pepper strips, and 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika in a disposable pie pan. Drizzle with olive oil; sprinkle with pepper. Seal the pan in foil. Grill over medium-high heat, 30 minutes.

13. Portuguese Clambake Toss 2 pounds small clams, 1/2 pound each sliced small potatoes and linguiça or andouille sausage, 8 small rounds corn on the cob, 2 sliced garlic cloves, 1/2 cup beer and a drizzle of olive oil. Divide among 4 foil packets, leaving extra room for the clams to open. Grill over medium-high heat, 25 minutes.

14. Coconut Shrimp Toss 1 pound peeled large shrimp, 2 each chopped lemongrass stalks and scallions, 1/3 cup coconut milk and the juice of 1 lime. Divide between 2 foil packets. Grill over medium heat, 10 minutes. Top with chopped cilantro.

15. Lemon-Herb Chicken Toss 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, 1/4 cup chopped mixed herbs and 3 tablespoons each olive oil and lemon juice in a bowl. Divide among 4 foil packets. Grill over medium-high heat, 12 minutes.

16. Meatballs Mix 1 pound ground beef with 1 egg, 1/4 cup each breadcrumbs and grated parmesan, 1 minced garlic clove and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a bowl. Roll into 1 1/2-inch balls. Arrange in a single layer on a sheet of foil; top with 1/2 cup tomato sauce and form a packet. Grill over high heat, 20 minutes.

17. Popcorn Combine 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and 1/4 cup popcorn kernels in a disposable pie pan. Seal the pan in foil, making a dome shape on top. (Use 2 sheets of foil, if needed, to cover.) Grill over high heat, shaking, until the popping stops, about8 minutes. Season with salt.

18. Asian-Style Ribs Mix 1/3 cup each hoisin sauce and ketchup, 4 teaspoons Sriracha and 1 1/4 teaspoons each salt, sesame oil and rice vinegar. Coat 2 pounds baby back ribs with the hoisin mixture; place in a single layer on a double sheet of foil and form apacket. Grill over indirect heat, covered, turning occasionally, 1 hour.

19. Glazed Pork Mix 1/4 cup peach preserves, 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard and 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce. Season 1 pork tenderloin with salt and pepper and coat with the peach mixture; seal in a foil packet. Grill over high heat, turning, 18 minutes.

20. Zucchini and Tomatoes Toss 2 sliced zucchini, 2 diced tomatoes, 4 smashed garlic cloves, olive oil, basil, and salt and pepper on a sheet of foil. Form a packet. Grill over high heat, 10 minutes. Top with grated parmesan.

21. Ravioli with Zucchini Make Zucchini and Tomatoes (No. 20), dividing the ingredients between 2 sheets of foil. Top each with 4 ounces frozen cheese ravioli and form a packet. Grill over medium-high heat, 12 minutes.

22. Chorizo and Peppers Toss 1/2 cup sliced dried chorizo, 2 sliced bell peppers, 1 sliced onion, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and salt and pepper on a sheet of foil. Form a packet. Grill over high heat, turning a few times, 10 minutes.

23. S’mores Popcorn Make Popcorn (No. 17). Toss in a bowl with 2 tablespoons cocoa powder and 1/4 cup each confectioners’ sugar, crushed graham crackers and mini marshmallows.

24. Fish Provençal For each serving, pile 1 halibut fillet, 1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes, some shaved fennel, 2 olives, 1 teaspoon each capers and chopped garlic, and the juice of 1/4 orange on a sheet of foil. Form a packet. Grill over medium-high heat, 10 minutes. Top with olive oil and chopped basil.

25. Mexican Fish For each serving, pile 1 tilapia fillet, 1/2 cup fresh salsa, 4 olives, and olive oil and lime juice on a sheet of foil. Form a packet. Grill over high heat, 10 minutes.

26. Mustard-Dill Salmon For each serving, layer a few lemon slices, 1 salmon fillet and some dill sprigs on a sheet of foil. Sprinkle with brown sugar, salt and ground coriander; spread whole-grain mustard on top. Form a packet. Grill over medium heat, 12 minutes.

27. Succotash Toss 1 pound thawed frozen lima beans, 2 cups corn, 1 diced red bell pepper, 2 sprigs thyme, 2 tablespoons butter, and salt and pepper on a sheet of foil. Form a packet. Grill over medium-high heat, 10 minutes. Open and stir in 1/4 cup cream. Reseal; grill 10 more minutes. Top with chopped parsley.

28. Pattypan Squash Toss 1 pound pattypan squash, 1 bunch chopped scallions, olive oil, and salt and pepper on a sheet of foil. Arrange in a single layer and form a packet. Grill over medium-high heat, 15 minutes. Top with chopped basil.

29. Baby Beets Toss 1 pound halved baby beets with olive oil and salt on a sheet of foil. Form a packet. Grill over medium heat, 30 minutes. Toss with vinegar, mint and feta.

30. Shishito Peppers Toss 1/2 pound shishito or Padrón peppers, a drizzle of olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon paprika on a sheet of foil. Form a packet. Grill over medium-high heat, 7 minutes. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt.

31. Mexican Corn Brush 4 ears corn with melted butter and sprinkle with cotija cheese, cayenne and lime juice; seal in individual foil packets. Grill over medium-high heat, turning a few times, 15 minutes.

32. Italian Corn Make Mexican Corn (No. 31), replacing the cotija cheese with parmesan and the lime juice with lemon juice.

33. Portobello Mushrooms Toss 4 portobello caps, 4 smashed garlic cloves, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, salt and chopped parsley to taste. Divide among 4 foil packets. Grill over medium heat, turning once, 10 minutes.

34. Roasted Broccoli Toss 1 head broccoli florets, 2 sliced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and salt on a sheet of foil. Arrange in a single layer and form a packet. Grill over medium-high heat, 10 minutes.

35. Cipollini Onions Toss 1 pound peeled cipollini onions with olive oil, salt and pepper on a sheet of foil. Arrange in a single layer; form a packet. Grill over medium-high heat, turning a few times, 15 minutes.

36. Sesame Bok Choy Toss 1 pound baby bok choy, 1 tablespoon sesame oil and 1 teaspoon each grated ginger and sesame seeds on a sheet of foil. Arrange in a single layer and form a packet. Grill over medium-high heat, 15 minutes.

37. Spicy Scallions Toss 2 bunches scallions, olive oil and a pinch of cayenne on a sheet of foil. Form a packet. Grill over medium-high heat, turning a few times, 15 minutes. Serve with lime wedges.

38. Potatoes with Bacon Toss 1 pound halved baby potatoes, 1 chopped bacon slice and salt on a sheet of foil. Add 2 tablespoons water; form a packet. Grill over medium-high heat, 20 minutes.

39. Salt-Roasted Potatoes Combine 2 cups kosher salt and 2 sprigs chopped rosemary on a sheet of foil. Bury 1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes in the salt mixture and form a packet. Grill over medium heat, covered, 45 minutes.

40. Spiced Potatoes Make Salt-Roasted Potatoes (No. 39), replacing the rosemary with 1/4 cup curry powder, Cajun seasoning or Old Bay Seasoning.

41. Potato Gratin Toss 2 thinly sliced peeled potatoes, 1/4 cup grated parmesan, 2 tablespoons melted butter, and salt and pepper in a bowl. Arrange in 4 to 5 layers on a sheet of nonstick foil. Drizzle with 1/4 cup cream and form a packet. Grill over medium heat, 25 minutes.

42. Cheesy Garlic Bread Mix 1/2 cup shredded Italian cheese blend, 2 tablespoons softened butter, 1 grated garlic clove and salt. Halve 1 loaf French bread lengthwise and place cut-side up on a sheet of foil. Spread with the cheese mixture and form a packet. Grill over medium-high heat, 10 minutes.

43. Toad in a Hole Place 1 halved bacon slice on a sheet of nonstick foil. Cut a hole in the center of 1 thawed slice frozen Texas toast and place over the bacon. Crack an egg into the hole and fold the foil to seal. Repeat to make more; seal in individual foil packets. Grill over medium heat, covered, 8 minutes.

44. Plums and Onions Toss 4 quartered plums, 1 sliced red onion, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, some thyme sprigs, and salt and pepper on a sheet of foil. Form a packet. Grill over medium-high heat, 12 minutes.

45. Baby Carrots Toss 1 bunch baby carrots, 1 chopped shallot, 1 teaspoon chopped tarragon, a pat of butter, and salt and pepper on a sheet of foil. Form a packet. Grill over medium-high heat, 15 minutes.

46. Bread Pudding Whisk 2 eggs, 1 cup milk, 1/2 cup sugar and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon in a bowl. Add 4 cups bread cubes and 1 cup berries; soak 30 minutes. Butter a sheet of nonstick foil and add the bread mixture; form a packet. Grill over indirect heat, turning a few times, 35 minutes.

47. Upside-Down Cakes For each cake, mound 1 1/2 tablespoons light brown sugar and 1 tablespoon butter on a sheet of nonstick foil. Top with a pineapple ring, a maraschino cherry and an upside-down small shortcake shell. Form a packet. Grill sugar-side down over medium-high heat, 12 minutes.

48. Glazed Peaches Toss 4 quartered peaches, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons butter, and cinnamon to taste on a sheet of foil. Form a packet. Grill over medium-high heat, 12 minutes.

49. Rhubarb Compote Combine 2 sliced rhubarb stalks, 1 pint halved strawberries, 2 tablespoons honey and a squeeze of lime juice on a sheet of foil. Form a packet. Grill over medium-high heat, 15 minutes.

50. Apple Dumplings Mix 1/2 stick softened butter, 1/4 cup brown sugar and 1 teaspoon apple pie spice; stuff into 4 cored apples. Wrap each in 1/2 disk refrigerated pie dough; seal in individual nonstick foil packets. Grill over medium heat, turning a few times, 30 minutes.

Grapefruit-Campari Granita with Vanilla Whipped Cream A...

sophisticatedhipstersdigest — Sat, 26 May 2012 01:58:29 -0400

A combination of fresh grapefruit juice and Campari (the bitter Italian aperitif) gives the granita a refreshing bite. A dollop of whipped cream brings everything into balance.

6 servings

by Karen DeMasco | Bon Appetit

Photograph by Nigel Cox

Ingredients

Granita

2 cups fresh ruby red or pink grapefruit juice, divided
6 tablespoons sugar
2/3 cup Campari
1 tablespoon (packed) finely grated ruby red or pink grapefruit peel
4 ruby red or pink grapefruits

Vanilla Whipped Cream

1 cup chilled heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup chilled crème fraîche or sour cream
4 teaspoons powdered sugar
1 1 1/2-inch piece vanilla bean, split lengthwise

Preparation

Granita

Combine 1 cup grapefruit juice and sugar in medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat and bring to boil. Remove from heat; stir in remaining 1 cup grapefruit juice, Campari, and grated peel. Pour mixture into 11x7x2-inch glass baking dish or metal baking pan. Cover and freeze until firm, at least 8 hours or overnight. DO AHEAD Can be made 3 days ahead. Keep frozen.
Using sharp knife, cut off all peel and white pith from 4 grapefruits. Working over bowl to catch juices and using small sharp knife, cut between membranes to release segments into bowl. Squeeze any remaining juice from membranes into bowl. DO AHEAD Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover; chill.

Vanilla Whipped Cream

Combine whipping cream, crème fraîche, and powdered sugar in medium bowl. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; reserve bean. Using electric mixer, beat mixture until soft peaks form. Add reserved vanilla bean to cream mixture; cover and chill at least 2 hours. DO AHEAD Can be made 4 hours ahead. Keep chilled. Remove vanilla bean and re-whisk cream mixture until thick before using.
Using fork, scrape surface of granita to form icy flakes. Divide grapefruit segments and juices from bowl among 6 dessert glasses. Divide granita among glasses. Top each with large dollop of vanilla whipped cream and serve immediately.

Feast In Portland

sophisticatedhipstersdigest — Sat, 26 May 2012 00:48:09 -0400

Feast In Portland:

Emily Fleischaker | Bon Appetite

Blame the coffee geeks, blame the microbreweries, blame the climate and that local produce… Fact is, Portland’s food scene is where it’s at (as we witnessed last night). This fall, we’re throwing the first-ever Feast Portland, a weekend-long food festival that allows you to witness that energy first hand, and of course, eat your face off. Tickets go on sale today. Get the full details on the event’s website, but first here are a few things you can expect:

—Local Portland chefs (Vitaly Paley, Naomi Pomeroy, Cathy Whims, and more) joined by visiting chefs (April Bloomfield, Nancy Silverton, Eddie Huang, Chris Cosentino, Anita Lo, Seamus Mullen, Gabrielle Hamilton, the list goes on) to cook at the weekend’s events

—A Sandwich Invitational pitting creative offerings from chefs like Aaron Franklin of Austin’s Franklin BBQ, Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo of LA’s Animal, and Bunk Sandwiches Tommy Habetz against each other (local beer pairings, too!); the crowd will choose the winner

—A series of dinners pairing a Portland chef with a visiting chef and offering local beer, wine, and spirits. Think chef Matt Lightner (Atera, NYC) cooking with Sean Brock (Husk, Charleston, SC), Daniel Patterson (COI, San Francisco) with Inaki Aizpitarte (Le Chateaubriand, Paris), or just picture Batman fighting crime alongside Spider Man

—Hands-on classes at Le Cordon Bleu, including whole-animal butchery, homemade bitters, and pretzel making

—An outdoor night market in the historic Ecotrust building curated in part by Portland chef Andy Ricker

Tickets can be purchased at feastportland.com and on the festival’s Facebook page, with individual event tickets starting at just $30 and an “All In” Festival Weekend Pass for $650. Best part is, all festival proceeds benefit national childhood hunger relief organization Share Our Strength and local hunger-related charity Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon. So chug some Stumptown cold brew, buy a sweater with a bird on it, and get a ticket for September 20-23 to the city where the food is rocking and the dream of the nineties is still alive.

PLAY FOOD On Etsy

sophisticatedhipstersdigest — Sat, 26 May 2012 00:20:00 -0400

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Quick & Decadent Cocktail ~ Smirnoff Raspberry Vodkaa + Simply Lemonade w/ Raspberry

sophisticatedhipstersdigest — Sat, 26 May 2012 00:04:43 -0400

Girl and boy: Photos of the couple in their home show an...

sophisticatedhipstersdigest — Fri, 25 May 2012 23:55:00 -0400

Girl and boy: Photos of the couple in their home show an interest in food

Feeding Big Sexy™ Couple ofThe Month Is Mark Zuckeberg And Priscilla Chan

Giving a bit more of a glimpse into her home life, Ms Chan spelled out a number of her favorite things on her profile, listing cooking, soft things, the Food Network, diet A&W root beer and sun dried tomatoes.

‘I am a simple creature,’ she wrote.

While she may be simple, her influence is significant.

Mr Zuckerberg told ABC News that it was conversations with Ms Chan that inspired the new organ donation aspect of Facebook, citing their dinner talks about her sick patients as the inspiration for the creation of the philanthropic endeavor.

When it comes to making large decisions, the couple reportedly approach problems as a team.

Trick of treat: He kneels with his girlfriend who holds a bowl of Snickers and other chocolate bars on Halloween

Chicken with Pomegranate-Sake Poached Raisins Sake gives this...

sophisticatedhipstersdigest — Fri, 18 May 2012 21:16:35 -0400

Chicken with Pomegranate-Sake Poached Raisins

Sake gives this sweet-and-tart glaze an Asian edge that’s refreshingly different. Use dried cherries for extra tartness. Serve with Roasted Green Beans with Onions.

Ingredients

4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves $
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
Cooking spray
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sake (rice wine), divided
1/2 cup pomegranate-cherry juice $
1/2 cup raisins or dried sweet cherries

Preparation

1. Sprinkle both sides of chicken with salt and red pepper, rubbing to evenly distribute spices. Coat chicken with cooking spray.
2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray; add chicken. Cook 4 minutes on each side or until browned; add 1/2 cup sake, juice, and raisins. Cover and cook 6 minutes or until chicken is done. Uncover and transfer chicken to individual plates. Cook raisin mixture, stirring constantly, 2 to 3 minutes or until liquid almost evaporates.
3. Remove pan from heat; stir in 1 tablespoon sake. Spoon raisin sauce evenly over chicken.

Preppy Animal Cracker Boxes Designed by Lilly Pulitzer

sophisticatedhipstersdigest — Fri, 18 May 2012 20:57:42 -0400

Preppy Animal Cracker Boxes Designed by Lilly Pulitzer:

photos by Rusty Blazenhoff

via Laughing Squid

Preppy fashion company Lilly Pulitzer has designed limited edition boxes of Nabisco brand Barnum’s Animals crackers. With Nabisco’s parent company Kraft Foods, they recently released 2 million of these signature print boxes to bring awareness to the issue of children worldwide who “can’t smile because of facial deformities.” As part of this campaign, money will be donated to Operation Smile, an international charity organization that will help these children get corrective surgeries. These signature boxes can be tracked on their Cracker Tracker map. I spotted a few of these boxes at my local Nob Hill Foods in Alameda, California.

sophisticatedhipstersdigest: dietkiller: Shrimp...

sophisticatedhipstersdigest — Fri, 18 May 2012 20:50:10 -0400

sophisticatedhipstersdigest:

dietkiller:

Shrimp Tacos

Ingredients:

(makes four tacos)

1 lb jumbo shrimp (I used 15 ct)

1 bunch of cilantro (stems removed)

2-3 cloves garlic

1/2 head of red cabbage

2 tbsp olive oil

Juice from 2 limes (about 2 tbsp)

1 tsp salt

Flour or corn tortillas

Bamboo skewers (6-8)

1 bunch of radish

2 mangoes (diced - I used manilla mangoes)

2 limes (cut into quarters)

Step one is to soak your bamboo skewers in water while you get the cilantro marinade going. Just place them in a lasagna pan with water and set aside.

Now you’re going to want to clean and de-vein your shrimp. It’s a very important step. If you don’t know how to de-vein a shrimp, it’s easy - simply use a pairing knife and make an incision down the back of the shrimp. You’ll easily be able to see the vein. Run the shrimp under cold water and remove the vein.

Next step is to make the cilantro and garlic marinade. Cut the stems off the cilantro and put in the food processor.

Add 2 tbsp of olive oil and pulse for about 10 seconds. Remove the top of the food processor, push the cilantro down and pulse again for another 10 seconds. Add the 2-3 cloves of garlic (whole) and the lime juice and pulse again until smooth. It should have a beautiful pesto-like consistency.

Take your cleaned shrimp and cover with the cilantro mixture.

Once the shrimp is mixed well with the cilantro, cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

This is the time when we went out to do our yard work. By the time we were done, about 2 1/2 hours later, our shrimp was perfectly marinated.

Now it’s grill time. We have a Big Green Egg which is amazing. Love it. A grill and smoker combined. Heat whatever kind of grill you have up to about 400 degrees. While your grill is heating up, get your garnishes ready.

Once your grill is heated up and ready to go, remove the bamboo skewers from the water and skewer those shrimp. Once skewered, sprinkle them with salt and pepper.

Before you put your shrimp on the grill, oil it down a bit just to be sure the shrimp don’t stick. The shrimp are only going to take 4-6 minutes to cook, so make sure your garnishes are ready to go.

Place the shrimp on the grill and flip after 2-3 minutes.

Flip the shrimp and cook for another 2-3 minutes. You do not want to overcook the shrimp so keep a very close eye on them. They should be perfectly white on the inside and beautiful tanish-peach on the outside. They shouldn’t shrink too much and look dry. The picture below are perfectly cooked shrimp moments after removing from the grill.

As soon as your shrimp are done, quickly brush off the grill and throw your tortillas on for just a few seconds until they begin to warm and have some grill marks.

Now all you have to do is load up your tacos, squeeze with a bit of fresh lime juice and enjoy!

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Lunch’s Last Line Of Defense: Anti-Theft Lunch Bags by...

sophisticatedhipstersdigest — Fri, 18 May 2012 18:57:32 -0400

Lunch’s Last Line Of Defense: Anti-Theft Lunch Bags by Sherwood and Mihoko

We’ve all been there: spend your morning making the perfect sandwich, walk over to the office fridge with a growling stomach around lunchtime, only to discover it’s gone. Now there’s a way to fight back against hungry co-workers. Introducing Anti-Theft Lunch Bags.

Designers at “the.” have created Anti-Theft Lunch Bags — a fun spin to make your lunch look less like a delicious concoction and more like a molded, inedible piece of food headed for the garbage bin. For $8, you receive 25 plastic sandwich bags with strategically placed green splotches on the surface, to make the contents inside look like something no one would want to steal, let alone eat.

The two people behind the. are a male and female duo named Sherwood and Mihoko, respectively. Many of their products are cheeky redesigns of everyday products, like Speak-er, a speaker shaped like a comic’s dialogue bubble or the Large Pocket Shirt, a T-shirt with a seriously oversized front pocket. Availability for all their items are limited, so the two can quickly make and sell any new, weird ideas that pop into their mind.

Five percent of the lunch bag proceeds will go to Freedom From Hunger.

12 Dangerous and Hidden Food Ingredients in Seemingly Healthy...

sophisticatedhipstersdigest — Fri, 18 May 2012 17:37:00 -0400

12 Dangerous and Hidden Food Ingredients in Seemingly Healthy Foods

Vivian Goldschmidt, MA. | Save Our Bones

Are you ready for lunch?

You know that you can never go wrong with a salad to start your lunch with, so you pick your favorite bone-healthy alkalizing vegetables and all you have to do is pour some delicious dressing. Add a few crispy nuts and seeds and voila! You’ve got yourself a healthy lunch. But your choice of salad dressing can ruin your intentions… Let’s take a look at one of the most popular salad dressings, Kraft’s Creamy Italian dressing:

Water, soybean oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, contains less than 2% of garlic*, xanthan gum, citric acid, propylene glycol alginate, onions*, polysorbate 60, spice, red bell peppers*, garlic, phosphoric acid, parsley*, vitamin E, natural flavor. *dried

Worst offenders:

Soybean oil: More than half of all soybeans crops grown in the US are genetically-modified (GMO) representing a meteoric rise since 1996, when only 7% were GMO soybeans. Genetically modified crops not only pose environmental dangers. There is a growing concern (and mounting scientific evidence) that genetic engineering of food plant seeds may have an unexpected and negative impact on human health.

Propylene glycol alginate (E405): this food thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifier is derived from alginic acid esterified and combined with propylene glycol. Bear in mind that even though propylene glycol is used as a food additive, it has many industrial uses including automotive antifreezes and airport runway de-icers.

Polysorbate 60: short for polyoxyethylene-(20)- sorbitan monostearate this emulsifier is widely used in the food industry. Made of made of corn, palm oil and petroleum, this gooey mix can’t spoil, so it often replaces dairy products in baked goods and other liquid products.

An afternoon snack to energize your day

A couple of hours after lunch, you might crave a little pick-me-up snack. A few pretzels might just hit the spot, right? But not so fast… Take a look at the list of ingredients in a bag of fat free Rold Gold® Pretzels, the number one brand in the US:

Worst offenders:

Enriched flour: these pretzels are made with enriched flour. But don’t let the attractive description mislead you: like most highly processed foods, enriched flour is devoid of nutrients and more often than not it is also bleached. Since the wheat germ and bran are removed from this type of flour, the body treats it as a refined starch.

But it doesn’t end here. The “enrichment” itself is made using toxic ingredients. For example, iron is added back into enriched flour. Unfortunately, food makers use a metallic form of iron that your body can barely absorb and should not be ingested.

It’s time for dinner now

As the day is winding down, you are looking forward to a nutritious and substantial dinner. You might choose what you think is a healthier lower fat alternative to beef, such as the Morningstar Farms® Grillers® Vegan Veggie Burgers. Take a look at the ingredients:

Water, textured soy protein concentrate, corn oil, contains two percent or less of autolyzed yeast extract, vegetable gum, natural flavors from vegetable sources, maltodextrin, soy fiber, salt, carrageenan, potato starch, onion powder, caramel color, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate, konjac flour, sunflower oil, sesame seed oil, soy sauce (water, soybeans, wheat, salt), concentrated onion juice, ascorbic acid, vinegar powder, citric acid, aspartic acid, modified corn starch, malic acid, succinic acid, tartaric acid, lactic acid, wheat flour, soy lecithin.

Worst Offenders:

Textured soy protein concentrate, carrageenan, maltodextrin, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate, modified cornstarch: All of these are basically different names to hide ingredients that either contain Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) or form MSG during processing.

It is very important for your bone health and your overall health that you avoid these acidifying chemicals that can cause a variety of undesirable side effects, besides accelerate your bone loss. MSG and its related products have been linked skin rashes, nausea, migraine headaches, heart irregularities, and even seizures.

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bluelikemorning: A tribute to potatoes any way you want it,...

sophisticatedhipstersdigest — Fri, 18 May 2012 15:10:00 -0400

bluelikemorning:

A tribute to potatoes

any way you want it, that’s the way you need it, any way you wannnttt ittt

Baked Potato Recipes

Baked Potatoes with Creamy Herb Topping

Baked Potatoes with Yogurt and Sour Cream

Twice Baked Potatoes

All Baked Potato Recipes

Baked Potatoes with Creamy Herb Topping

Baked Potatoes with Yogurt and Sour Cream

Twice Baked Potatoes

All Baked Potato Recipes

Potato Salad Recipes

Mashed Potato Recipes

Fries Recipes

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sophisticatedhipstersdigest — Fri, 18 May 2012 01:29:23 -0400

Food Related Anthems ~ “I can bring home the bacon and...

sophisticatedhipstersdigest — Wed, 16 May 2012 01:55:00 -0400

Food Related Anthems ~ “I can bring home the bacon and fry it up in a pan”, ” ‘Cause I’m a woman - Enjoli!”

Ad for Enjoli: The 8 hour perfume, by Charles of the Ritz

Rosemary-Fig Chicken with Port This company-worthy dish is...

sophisticatedhipstersdigest — Wed, 16 May 2012 01:09:00 -0400

Rosemary-Fig Chicken with Port

This company-worthy dish is quick, easy, and simply unbeat-able in terms of taste. Use garlic powder instead of fresh garlic; it won’t burn when you sear the chicken.

Serve with Lemon-Scented Broccoli Rabe for a company-worthy meal.

Prep: 4 minutes; Cook: 15 minutes

Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 chicken breast half and about 3 tablespoons sauce)

Recipe from Cooking Light

Recipe Time

Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Prep Time: 4 Minutes

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
Butter-flavored cooking spray
2/3 cup fig preserves
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
6 tablespoons port or other sweet red wine

Preparation

1. Sprinkle first 3 ingredients evenly over chicken. Coat chicken with cooking spray.
2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 3 minutes on each side or until browned. Combine fig preserves, rosemary, and wine in a bowl; add to chicken, stirring gently. Cover, reduce heat to medium, and cook 6 minutes or until chicken is done. Uncover and cook 1 minute over medium-high heat or until sauce is slightly thick. Serve sauce over chicken.

Miss Moss: Food + Fashion Mash-Up #4

sophisticatedhipstersdigest — Wed, 16 May 2012 00:26:00 -0400

In which we ask one of our favorite fashion bloggers, Diana Moss, to pair our food with fashion photography. Feast your eyes on her picks from our May issue.

via BonAppetit

Photograph by Marcus Nilsson / Style shot by Jak & Jil

Get the recipe: Vietnamese Iced Coffee

Photograph by Marcus Nilsson / Style shot by Courtney D’Alesio

Get the recipe: Peruvian Ceviche

Photograph by Randy Harris / Style shot by Team Peter Stigter

Get the recipe: Strawberries with Chamomile Cream

See more Miss Moss food + fashion mash-ups