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Easy School & Work Lunches; Mini Taco Bowl Recipe

Mary MacRae Warren — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 10:14:35 PDT

You don't have to be Jamie Oliver to know school lunches are far from nutritious at most public school cafeterias You can wait for change to come in the schools or you can start your own food revolution at home by preparing healthy, kid friendly foods your kids can take to school in eco-friendly lunch boxes.

Learn Food Writing Basics Online

Mary MacRae Warren — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 14:32:46 PDT

If you've ever wanted to record a memorable food-centric vacation, create a one-of-a-kind cookbook filled with family recipes as well as family history, learn the mechanics of writing a recipe, or start your own food blog, I can guide you through the process. Picquant's Mary MacRae Warren now offers six-week on-line writing courses. Take classes at your own pace.

Mary MacRae Warren — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 06:59:23 PDT

If you ever wanted to learn the art of Chinese cooking from market to plate, you must take a class with my friend, Kian Lam Kho, the Red Cook.

Labor Day Weekend BBQ Classic Rib Recipe

Mary MacRae Warren — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 11:26:28 PDT

Every Labor Day weekend my family gets together to celebrate family. And the open of dove hunting season. And pretty much anything else that comes to mind. One of the highlights of our get together is a BBQ at my aunt and uncle's house. It's a meatlover's paradise with slow-cooked pork ribs and steaks on the grill.

Smackdown: Bourdain & Deen in Food Fight

Mary MacRae Warren — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 18:34:20 PDT

Was that necessary Tony? Really? Poor Paula. Good natured good old gal. In the latest celebrity food fight, Anthony Bourdain slings his peas and carrots at Paula Deen, the self-proclaimed butter queen. No one is going to mistake Paula for a culinary master. She's cooking good old girl food for a nation that - well - likes butter as much as she does. Not that this is a good thing.

Mary MacRae Warren — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:49:04 PDT

Tasty! June – October Third Sundays: August 21, September 18, October 16 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Prospect Park Alliance is working with the NYC Food Truck Association to bring some of New York's best food trucks to Prospect Park...

CIA Recipe: Roasted Red Pepper Apricot Relish

Mary MacRae Warren — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 08:28:36 PDT

Relish the flavors of summer all year. The Culinary Institute of America has a great recipe for Roasted Red Pepper & Apricot relish, delicious for crostini and great to be enjoyed now and later.

Mary MacRae Warren — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 04:47:24 PDT

Staging is not just reserved for real estate. Half the fun of a party or gathering is creating ambiance. Pretty food, lovely surroundings are as vital as the company you keep. Here's a beautiful, yet relaxed way to serve cool...

Mary MacRae Warren — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 05:09:38 PDT

Do we need another reason to love Paris? I didn't think so. But if you still need convincing. Here's a reason. (via www.geniusbeauty.com )

Mary MacRae Warren — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 05:06:36 PDT

I'm fascinated by color and inspired by nature. These Japanese tea cakes, mochi, made of glutinous rice and bean paste, are perfect. (via www.cowizm.com )