Food
Here is a year's worth of Journal articles about food, nutrition, recipes & entertaining at home.
Also check out Culinary.net's food page, which offers recipes, contests, chat rooms and ideas for entertaining (updated Mondays).
Tea and Civility
Claudia Medina, a busy Albuquerque community activist, misses living leisurely.
(Wednesday, April 30, 2008)
Monte Carlo Gets Noticed by Food Network
Generations of Duke City dwellers already know about the great bar food at Monte Carlo Steak House on Route 66. Soon the whole country will be in on the secret.
(Wednesday, April 30, 2008)
Make A Plan for Tasting
Now that spring is firmly entrenched — except for the occasional late snowfall — it’s time to plan for this year’s wine events. A new event has been added to the Memorial Day and Labor Day festivals: The Corrales Quilt and Wine Fair, which will be held in the village of Corrales on May 10-11.
(Wednesday, April 09, 2008)
Subtle Sakes Can Add to a Meal
The first choice in wine and food pairings is often wine made from grapes, but there are other possibilities. While most Chinese and Japanese cuisine works well with wines such as sauvignon blanc and chardonnay, don't forget about premium sakes.
(Wednesday, February 13, 2008)
Take a Dip With Your Valentine Into Gooey, Cheesy and Sublime Delight
Chris Zalesiak loves Valentine's Day. It's bursting with love, romance, flirtations and lots and lots of people. "Valentine's Day is my busiest day of the year," says Zalesiak, owner-operator of the Melting Pot. For people who have celebrated special occasions at the Old Town restaurant, fondue and romance go hand in hand.
(Wednesday, February 13, 2008)
Programs Sow Seeds of Health
Last year, Dave and Loretta Fresquez of Monte Vista Organic Farm in Española grew 700 pounds of carrots for Albuquerque schoolchildren because they like knowing more kids are eating healthful, fresh foods.
(Wednesday, February 6, 2008)
Orange You Glad We Get Citrus Fruit?!
NEW MEXICO'S OWN: Dear readers: This is my last column in the Albuquerque Journal because I'm retiring as of Feb. 1. Thanks for reading and supporting my column. I've enjoyed sharing information with you. Best wishes.
(Wednesday, January 23, 2008)
We Asked Readers to Share Their Splurges. Dig in to Their Tales of Indulgence.
The occasional splurge doesn't mean you're less than committed to that New Year's resolution to eat healthier and lose weight. After all, a splurge is just that, an infrequent excess. We suspected that many of you might have a particular weakness for a favorite menu item at a local restaurant— something that might be worth putting a diet on hold. So, we asked. Responses ranged from desserts to Mexican cuisine to pasta, sandwiches and more.
(Wednesday, January 23, 2008)
Find Root of Taste in Salsify
Trial and error make up the story of humans foraging for food. The ancestor who thought that the underground parts of plants might be good to eat set off a round of experiments that took us from the bland to the sweet to the pungent to the downright poisonous. Roots and root swelling of dozens of plants are staple crops through the world.
(Wednesday, January 9, 2008)
Let's Raise a Glass to Sweet History of Sherry, Madeira
The end of the holiday season has come too swiftly once again, but what can we do to keep warm in January's wintry grasp? Along with port wines discussed last month, two other fortified wines are available to help take the nip out of the air.
(Wednesday, January 9, 2008)
Buffalo's Nutrition Beats Beef (Wednesday, January 2, 2008)
What Food Drives You to Yummy Distraction? (Wednesday, December 26, 2007)
Go With the Grain of Rice (Wednesday, December 26, 2007)
Don't Tell Your Abuelita but Even N.M. Holiday Favorites Can Be Tweaked (Wednesday, December 19, 2007)
Understand the Basics Before Baking Cookies (Wednesday, December 19, 2007)
Cook Santa Fe Style With Museum Cookbook (Wednesday, December 19, 2007)
Hearty Port Pairs Well With Sweets (Wednesday, December 12, 2007)
Let us know where you splurge (Wednesday, December 12, 2007)
Raspberries' Sweet Taste Takes You Back to Summer (Wednesday, December 5, 2007)
Spice Up Chips With Homemade Salsa (Wednesday, November 28, 2007)
Be Aware of Altitude for Baking (Wednesday, November 28, 2007)
Love Pizza Fresh From a Wood-Fired Oven? You Can Re-Create the Taste at Home (Wednesday, November 28, 2007)
Going Organic, Buying Locally and Recycling are Ways to Make An Eco-Friendly Thanksgiving (Wednesday, November 14, 2007)
Toasting the Turkey With Taste (Wednesday, November 14, 2007)
Author to Talk About Cooking for Vegetarians (Wednesday, November 14, 2007)
Try Mole to Spice Up Poultry (Wednesday, November 14, 2007)
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