Miyazaki’s magical food No images? Click here Miyazaki’s Magical Food: An Ode to Anime’s Best Cooking ScenesThe food scenes in Studio Ghibli productions, particularly the most famous ones from Miyazaki’s movies, are distinct from other anime in that the narratives slow down to accommodate the cooking, eating, and sharing of food. These scenes are often tightly intertwined with characters’ narratives or the overarching storyline. From the tiniest details of a cooking sequence to the presentation of beautiful dishes, the focus on preparing and enjoying food makes these animated worlds come to life. More food culture |
Thursday, August 27, 2020
An ode to anime's best cooking scenes
10 recipes for preserving prime summer fruit
Turn your summer fruit into sweet, tart, and juicy jam. No images? Click here Jam Recipes for Preserving Prime Summer FruitPerhaps the best way to hold onto prime summer fruit well into the winter is by using it to make fresh, bright, and fruity jam. With a bounty of fruit to choose from, the possibilities are truly endless, especially if you're up for some experimentation. The process involves getting your hands on the right tools, picking out the best fruit, learning the secrets to setting your jam, and, of course, understanding the science of preservation. It’s a labor of love that’ll become a breeze once you nail the basics. And it’s well worth it when the result is sweet, juicy, and tart jam that was made for pairing with butter on toast or starring on your next cheese plate. Our favorite jam recipes |
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
If you like piña coladas...
No images? Click here Piña Colada Popsicles (With or Without Booze)There are few culinary terms that instantly evoke relaxing, tropical vacation vibes like “piña colada” does. While it has become a general label for all things coconut-and-pineapple flavored, we’d argue that booze is key to delivering on the beachy ideals of a piña colada, whether in cocktail or, in this case, frozen treat form. These piña popsicles aren't for kids (we have a virgin piña colada popsicles for those that want them), but the half-ounce of rum in the recipe is there to balance the sweetness of the fruit and cut through the fattiness of the coconut cream, not to give anyone a dessert buzz. We transformed the classic tropical cocktail into mouth-watering, non-alcoholic popsicles full of sweet ripe pineapple and rich, creamy coconut. More bright and fruity recipes |