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About Jeff Cox
For the first eight years of my life, I was a suburban kid in Manhasset, New York. Then we moved to the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania where I learned to hunt, fish, eat wild foods, and swim in pristine waters of spring-fed creeks. Then I lived in Manhattan. So I'm at home just about anywhere. My experiences in the country, though, were the most important, leading me through newspaper and magazine work to Organic Gardening magazine, where I developed a love of gardening and landscaping. Now I'm a wine writer for many magazines and the restaurant reviewer for Northern California's newspaper of record, the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, here in the heart of the Wine Country. I'm also a contributing editor to The Wine News and Horticulture magazines. I've written 18 books on food, wine, and gardening,--many of which are available on Amazon.
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Blog postAre you ready for the day dedicated to ultimate sugar rush?
You don't have to be a kid to get excited about Halloween. In fact, it seems as if it's become as much a grownup holiday as about trick or treating for the under-12 set. But those big people parties tend to center around adult beverages rather than the sweet stuff.
I think I've found the perfect middle ground, appealing to kids of all ages. Retro candy has made a huge comeback. Bars that were popular way back when are10 years ago Read more -
Blog postThis week on Kathy Casey's Liquid Kitchen, I make a Maple Bourbon Old Fashioned! Using the basic Old Fashioned cocktail recipe as a template, it's very fun and easy to play around with new cocktail ideas. My Maple Bourbon Old Fashioned uses REAL maple syrup pairing wonderfully well with a robust bourbon, in addition to the different kinds of bitters used for this cocktail.
Cheers! -Kathy
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Blog postSo, do you have a favorite sugar cookie recipe? Do you have one that has been in your family for ages? I don't really recall a specific family sugar cookie recipe in my house when I was growing up. Gingerbread was always a signature favorite for my mom.
In the last few years, I have been experimenting with different sugar cookie recipes. I really despise those hard tasteless versions that seem to permeate the holiday cookie platter. In preparation for Halloween, I decid10 years ago Read more -
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Blog postLike millions of Americans, I am absolutely riveted to the coverage of Hurricane Sandy, glued to The Weather Channel's nonstop reporting. It's staggering to think of how many people will be affected by this natural disaster that's been called The Storm of the Century.
Prolonged power outages are a given, and residents along the East Coast have spent much of the weekend stocking up on supplies. Tens of millions of people will be affected.
Everytime an event like this happens, t10 years ago Read more -
Blog postHave you ever thought about whether you have a sweet tooth or a salty tooth?
Cynthia Nims, Seattle-based cookbook author and food, beverage, and travel writer falls squarely on the salty side.
"Any time salt and savory flavorings meet something that's crisp and stackable, I'm happy," Nims notes. "Tortilla chips, nuts, popcorn, crackers, and the most beloved of all, potato chips."
Nims savors the salty side so much that her 13th book is entitled, &10 years ago Read more -
Blog postWell, I love dressing up as much as the next Elvis impersonator... I mean, "Tribute Artist"... so, I just might have to keep the Halloween spirit going by wearing this silly hat on Turkey Day.
It'll be kind of ironic, though, because I've decided ham will be on the menu. I bought a half a hog this fall and my freezer's bursting with pork. So. Very. THANKFUL.
When my nephew heard that smoky ham was going to stand in for the more traditional turkey, he didn't miss a be10 years ago Read more -
Blog postToday is National Pumpkin Day! What are you doing to celebrate this fall specialty? Admittedly, this wasn't on my list to celebrate today, but I thought it would be fun to feature another fabulous pumpkin bundt that I baked this week. The All-in-One Holiday Bundt recipe was created by Dorie Greenspan and is in her book, Baking From My Home to Yours. (The recipe can also be found here.)
The recipe is a fabulous combination of pumpkin, apples, cranberries, and pecans all of which is lac10 years ago Read more -
Blog postYou've still got a little time to book a trip to the greatest food city in the universe for next weekend's celebration of the mirliton!
What's that? You've never heard of this pear-shaped veggie that also acts a little like a fruit? That's probably because it's called other names in other parts of the country: chayote or cactus pear are a couple also-known-as monikers that hang on this strange-looking beast.
But the folks in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans will tell yo10 years ago Read more -
Blog postWhen you get a new cookbook, how do you decide what recipe to tackle first?
For me, it's often about the drool-inducing photos. Yup, I'm a sucker for gorgeous images of foods that look seared, caramelized, spiced-just-right and yet juicy. That criteria fits most of the pics in the new Great Meat Cookbook by one of the world's authorities on the subject, Bruce Aidells.
Bruce wrote his first encycolpedic, yet entertainly approachable The Complete Meat Cookbook more than 16 years10 years ago Read more -
Blog postCall me hopelessly old-fashioned, but I still get The New York Times tossed at my front door every morning and Wednesday's my favorite day of the week for juicy reads in the Dining section.
Today, I nearly spit my coffee out, laughing, as I read about reporter Dwight Garner's peculuar penchant for peanut butter and pickle sandwiches, pictured here in a photo from the newspaper. Who knew?
The funniest part of this revelation was that the author of this true confession was10 years ago Read more -
Blog postThis week on Kathy Casey's Liquid Kitchen, I stir up a Martini with Orange Bitters paired with Bitter Orange Fennel-Roasted Walnuts! This classic gin martini gets the much welcome addition of orange bitters. And every d'lish cocktail deserves an equally tasty nibble. Serve this cocktail alongside these spiced walnuts for some easy holiday entertaining!
Enjoy! -Kathy
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Blog postThe latest cookbook from Seattle restaurateur Tom Douglas makes its official debut Tuesday, but the open-to-the-public pre-funk was a real blast. Everyone was invited to sample goodies -- both sweet and savory -- prepared from recipes from this weighty tome, co-authored by Tom's longtime collaborator, Shelley Lance.
The entertainment went above and beyond the snacking and having copies of The Dahlia Bakery Cookbook signed. This open house was held in Seattle's South Lake Un10 years ago Read more -
Blog postI definitely have a cabbage glut right now. Back in late July or early August, I planted about ten Savoy cabbage plants.They were itty bitty plants back then. Now, thanks to Seattle's fabulous Indian summer, I have some massive cabbages in my kitchen. To tackle the glut right away, I opted to crank out a quick cabbage soup today.
Inspired by the Cabbage Soup Diet, I decided to keep the recipe fat free and simple. No butter. No cream. Just lots of vegetables. To make the soup10 years ago Read more -
Blog postTake one movie star and a chef who's movie star famous and what do you get?
A fun episode of On The Table With Eric Ripert, an online series living on YouTube. We get to eavesdrop on these cool cats as they meet for the first time, in chef Eric Ripert's kitchen. Stanley Tucci makes him his first martini, including one made with Scotch standing in for vermouth!
Of course, they discuss "Big Night" and then they collaborate on risotto and a whole branzino wh10 years ago Read more -
Blog postThere's still a few weeks to get those Thanksgiving ducks in a row. On most tables, roast turkey is front and center, the holiday main attraction. But what's in the supporting cast?
Mashed potatoes, dressing/stuffing, yams, something green, all smothered in gravy. How can we forget the cranberry sauce?
Next week, I'm invited to a pre-Thanksgiving potluck at All Recipes headquarters and I've been marinating on what to bring to the party. One of those old-school dishes from my c10 years ago Read more -
Blog postNow that school is back in session, we are tackling all sorts of high level educational projects in my house. This week we had to create a replica of Mount Saint Helens before and after the volcanic explosion! Thankfully, I had some advance warning on this engineering project, otherwise it would have been me exploding!
In any event, we mulled our options and decided to rediscover paper mache. We built our structure using boxes, plastic containers, and masking tape. I looked up th10 years ago Read more -
Blog postWhen I was at the supermarket the other day, I was blown away by how the soup selection has expanded in the past few years. Even the stalwart Campbell's is upping its game with upscale-sounding options. (Morrocan-style Chicken with Chickpeas is part of its new Go line, featuring "bold and unexpected flavors" and, frankly, goofy packaging with photos of the target audience posed in wide-eyed anticipation of... soup!)
There's now a huge chunk of shelf space devoted to ready-to10 years ago Read more -
Blog postThis week on Kathy Casey's Liquid Kitchen, I make my Solera Sherry Punch! With the winter holidays fast approaching, make your guests this easy to pre-batch, crowd-pleasing cocktail. My punch cocktail highlights the sherry's earthy elements while the bitters, fresh citrus juices and rum complement the sherry’s rich, intense warming character. I love to top this drink off with edible 24k gold flakes to give it some bling-bling!
Enjoy! -Kathy
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Blog postI'm a big fan of beans, especially this time of year. Beans are the backbone of great soups and stews and, of course, there's hundreds of chili preparations.
Ever since I got a Crock-Pot to test, I've been experimenting by trying some of my favorite braises in the nifty slow cooker. For this week's Meatless Monday menu, I decided to try my Grandmother Kate's baked beans, minus the salt pork. After years of trying to recreate this classic dish, I finally decided it wasn't going to happ10 years ago Read more -
Blog postHas anyone noticed that the price of artisan bread is going through the roof?
In my neck of the woods, some of those loaves are ringing up at more than $6 a piece. Of course, savvy cooks can stretch every crumb out of one of these beautiful loaves, but in my household my teenagers can easily mow through a loaf for snack and paninis. This, of course, can get pricey.
This weekend, I unearthed one of my favorite bread recipes--Jim Lahey's No Knead Bread. I first started maki10 years ago Read more
Titles By Jeff Cox
From your garden to your table, and every step in between, this lovely ebook will guide you through planting, growing, harvesting, and cooking herbs.
There's a visual index of 120 culinary herbs and more than 30 delicious recipes to make with them. You'll be able to prepare your own salad dressing, marinades, flavored butter, pesto, herbal teas, and cordials, and add seasoning to your favorite meals.
Whether you have a vegetable garden or want to fill some plant pots or window boxes, this book provides all the advice you need to start growing herbs. It gives you beneficial information on which herbs do well in different environments and situations. Learn the groups of herbs that like to grow together and create different selections like Mediterranean, everyday essentials, and salad herbs.
Become an expert gardener with this compendium of herb cultivation. You'll find out when to plant the seeds and how to nurture them as they grow. There's helpful advice on how to keep pests away. Once you have harvested your herbs, learn the different ways you can store them for future meals, like freezing or drying them.
Try your hand at the recipes to experience and enjoy the wonderful herbs you've grown. This library of herbs includes notes on their flavor and partner charts, which tell you which herbs go well with different dishes and drinks. You will know the best places to use your herbs and how to make exciting things with them.
Master Gardener to Master Chef
This is an essential ebook for anyone who wants to spice up their dinners with more flavor, make refreshing drinks, or learn how to partner with different flavors. Enjoy this special kind of recipe ebook that will help you create your own herb garden, so that every herb you use in the kitchen, you have the pleasure of growing it yourself. An especially thoughtful gift for the gardener or chef in your life.
- 120 different culinary herbs, with stunning photos and clear descriptions.
- Four sections with advice on how to plant, nurture, harvest, store, and cook with these herbs.
- More than 30 recipes for hot and cold drinks, condiments, dressings, and many sensational meals.
From planting vines to savoring the finished product, Jeff Cox covers every aspect of growing flawless grapes and making extraordinary wine. Fully illustrated instructions show you how to choose and prepare a vineyard site; build trellising systems; select, plant, prune, and harvest the right grapes for your climate; press, ferment, and bottle wine; and judge wine for clarity, color, aroma, and taste. With information on making sparkling wines, ice wines, port-style wines, and more, this comprehensive guide is an essential resource for every winemaker.
In his extensive career as a bestselling cookbook author and TV garden-show host, Jeff Cox has always been keenly aware of the microbiology that helps his garden flourish. He has long known that microbes keep our bodies healthy as they ferment food, releasing their nutritional power and creating essential vitamins and enzymes. In The Essential Book of Fermentation, Cox shares a bounty of recipes for nourishing the internal “garden.”
Simplifying the art and science of fermentation, Cox offers a primer on the body’s microbial ecosystem, complemented by scrumptious recipes, and easy-to-follow pickling and canning techniques. Basics such as bread and yogurt help readers progress to wine, cheese, and a host of international delicacies, including kim chi and chow chow. Inspiring and innovative, The Essential Book of Fermentation serves up great taste along with great health on every page.