It seems like every now and then a certain food becomes very trendy. A while back it was sun dried tomatoes, then portabello mushrooms, and a couple years ago it seemed like Manchego cheese was on every menu I looked at. These days, the pomegranate has pierced the food zeitgeist. I’m not complaining, mind you. […]
Scott Shulman, our Guest-clacker today, is a screenwriter living in Los Angeles until he can retire to San Diego. I was watching an episode of Barefoot Contessa the other day, marveling at the venerable Ina Garten, and something suddenly occurred to me — she is Superman. Not in the sense that she’s going to leap […]
If you’re not up to trying the non-wheat variety of pizza dough, you’re sort-of missing out when it comes to grilling. I’ve had better luck using gluten-free dough on my grill than the standard pizza dough, as it shrinks less, retains more of that grill smoky flavor, and has the perfect crunch. There’s really not […]
I just watched the last episode of Fox’s Hell’s Kitchen. Somebody please tell me why anyone would want to be a contestant on this show? Better question, Why does anyone watch this show? I know I do not normally write about TV shows, but I have heard so many people talk about what a great […]
Recently an e-mail from the fine folks over at the Food Network came across the computers at the CliqueClack headquarters. It seems that the network is releasing a bunch of new DVDs and they think your mom would love one. Join me after the jump as I peruse some of the titles that I think […]
I’m all for the unexpected, the little surprises that make our meals fun as well as tasty. Didn’t I just post some unique lamb recipes to perk up your Easter fare? It’s true then: I must be open-minded. Somehow, though, I just can’t get past my, shall we say, distaste for this Easter breakfast recipe […]
I don’t know anyone who doesn’t LOVE fried rice — even fellow Clacker Jeff has shared his recipe for Grouse fried rice with us. My feeling is that rice is good any way you fix it. My best friend is Filipina, and when we lived together in college, she would make delicious fried rice for […]
