Lyn Wonders-Sanzi

Lyn Wonders-Sanzi Just tested the Carolina brown rice I received. It's Great!

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    Barron's Educational Series

    Barron's Educational Series Greetings Foodies and Chefs! Check out the new fan page for Barron's critically acclaimed "The Food Lover's Companion.”

    The Food Lover’s Companion is the world’s most popular cooking shelf-reference guides ever published. Barron’s offers two versions of this comprehensive and authoritative book, the original “The New Food Lover’s Companion” paperback edition and the more recent “The Delu...xe Food Lover’s Companion” hardcover edition. Widely praised, “The New Food Lover’s Companion” was hailed by Bon Appétit magazine as “one of the best reference books we’ve seen, a must for every cook’s library.” First published in 1990 by wife and husband Sharon Tyler Herbst and Ron Herbst, The Food Lover’s Companion has undergone many updates and changes throughout the years. Written for discerning home chefs and everybody else who wants to become more knowledgeable about good food and elegant dining, it’s chock full of hundreds of cooking tips plus an extensive bibliography of recommended cookbooks and other food-related literature. There is plenty of information including ingredients and methods for preparing many ethnic foods, as well as descriptions of exotic produce and other unusual ingredients. Alphabetically arranged entries define and describe— * Fruits and vegetables, both well-known and exotic varieties * Meat cuts and preparation methods * Fish, shellfish, and ways to cook and serve them * Breads, pastas, and other grain-based foods * Cooking tools and techniques * Reliable ways to preserve and store foods * Herbs, spices, and their many uses . . . and much more Handy and helpful appendices cover a wide range of food-related topics. They include suggestions for substituting recipe ingredients, high-altitude baking adjustments, a microwave oven conversion chart, recommended safe cooking temperatures for various meats and fish, a guide to reading food package labels, seasoning suggestions to enhance favorite dishes, a food additives directory, and much more. More than 6,700 entries are supplemented with a general introduction, hundreds of illustrations, and pithy quotations about food and dining from chefs and gourmets. SELECT MEDIA COVERAGE Praise for previous editions “The quintessential food reference book . . . a bible for anyone seriously interested in cooking.” —Adventures in Dining “Essential for anyone who talks, eats or thinks about food.” —Bev Bennett, Chicago Sun-Times “The indispensable landmark volume that defines thousands of American and foreign culinary terms.” —Paula Hamilton, Oakland Tribune “Comprehensive, accurate, interesting, well-written, and inexpensive—it is rare that a reference book meets all of these criteria, but Food Lover’s Companion does!” —Booklist “A wealth of information . . . a small culinary gem.” —Pat Dailey, Chicago Tribune About The Authors: Sharon Tyler Herbst, the award-winning author of many books on cooking and dining, was also a food and travel journalist, a media personality who made many appearances on national radio and television shows, a consultant and spokesperson for national food and beverage companies, and a past president of the International Association of Culinary Professionals. The New Food Lover’s Companion is considered a seminal culinary reference work by many in the industry. Ron Herbst, long a passionate and dedicated wine expert, is the co-author of four books with Sharon. The previous edition of the best-selling The New Wine Lover’s Companion, received rave reviews and is now the wine dictionary on several internet sites, including Conde© Nast’s “Epicurious.” About Barron's: Founded in 1941, Barron’s Educational Series is world-renowned as America’s leading publisher of test preparation guides, college guides, foreign language learning guides, and general learning materials for students of all ages, from pre-school to adult. In addition to its extensive list of educational books and resources, Barron’s is also a leading publisher of books in the following areas: children’s books, pet care, crafts and hobbies, cooking, art instruction, business, gift books, careers, parenting, new age, and film. With more than 2,400 titles available, Barron’s offers an array of informational and entertaining books that will meet almost any need.
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      Cooking Club of America

      Cooking Club of America Managing Editor Kathy Childers likes to bake treats and freeze them for easy, ready-to-go desserts. Recently, she stocked her freezer with a batch of Lemon Shortbread Bars. They're perfect with ice cream or fresh fruits, or when that sweet tooth kicks in!

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      Dense and chewy and laced with lemon, these may be the best shortbread bars you’ve ever made.
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      Angel Rudolph

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          Donna Hudson

          Donna Hudson Hey
          everyone I have a question. What herb pares well with peaches and while
          I am asking is there resources that tell such info regarding fruits and
          veggies. Just for to know I have searched every combination I could
          think of on line....found a lot of info on the music group Peaches and
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          August 28 at 7:19pm · Comment · · Flag
            • Lyn Wonders-Sanzi You can use cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, mint, so many combinations with peaches. We made a great Peach Sauce with fresh peaches over chicken last week....yummy!
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          Jeremy Coleman

          Jeremy Coleman I only use Calphalon. I was reluctant to give up my heavy stainless steel until my sister-in-law bought me a 10" sauté pan a couple of years ago. I never looked back!

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              Andrea Lynn

              Andrea Lynn Just received my first product to test. I absolutely loved the on-the-go knife! Only bad thing was my husband loved it so much also he now claims it for himself and takes it with him to work to make his fresh salads....hope he doesn't keep doing this! lol

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              Cooking Club of America

              Cooking Club of America Managing Editor Kathy Childers is shopping for some new nonstick skillets. There are lots of brands to consider. What are some of your faves?

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              Christina Reichardt

              Christina Reichardt Hi!! I'll be paying my dues on the 3oth !! ncan you please wait til then.? thank you.

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                Brittany Ann Barber

                Brittany Ann Barber Paying my member dues on the 31st...Can't wait to get started. My starter kit should be here soon! ^_^

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                Jackie Head

                Jackie Head I just recently became a member, and I love it! I received my first cookbook and tested my first product. Just got my first magazine in the mail today and can't wait to try some of the recipes inside of it! Thank you CCOA. :)

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                  • Jackie Head It arrived with my cookbook. I have not yet received my free gifts.
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                  • Mandi Freeman Jones I got and sent back the cookbook, and got 2 yest products so far, and the Magi zines but have yet to get my free gifts, though they keep sending me a check for my paid just cash it and become a life time member! HAHA... there is a catch there some where and I'll wait to see how being a regular member pays off or doesn't!
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