An unique smoked chili pepper mix from the indigenous Mapuche Indians ...more

October 28, 2009

"Coffee Love," by Daniel Young (Wiley, $17.95) Yes, the title of the book sounds like the name of a Barry White album. Notwithstanding, this book gives java fans a cup of loving text to warm their hands over. In addition to taking readers on a journey from Ethiopia (home of coffee) to Seattle (home of the Coffee Revolution), Young offers tips on selecting coffee beans as well as storing them, grinding and, of course, brewing. The 50 recipes for coffee drinks are nifty, too. Can't wait to try the Thai iced coffee. ...more

March 8, 2009

Give Metallica credit. When 1991's eponymous "black album" landed the band squarely in the mainstream, it didn't milk the formula. It forged ahead with "Load" (1996) and "Reload" (1997), tweaking things here, trying new approaches there. ...more

September 12, 2008

SUNDAY (Family) Make family day extra-special with grilled lamb kebabs with peaches (see recipe). Serve the lamb with couscous, asparagus, a romaine salad and multigrain bread. For dessert, top angel food cake with fat-free strawberry ice cream and fresh strawberries. ...more

October 17, 2007