What’s Cooking - Wednesday, February 6th
Posted by Sheryl Kirby in news and media, what's cooking on February 6, 2008 at 3:15 pm
I’ve been whining about missing out on the Dragon’s Beard candy this Lunar New Year, and even have a couple of Chinese acquaintances who had never heard of it, so I was delighted to see Jennifer Bain’s piece on the handmade treat in today’s Toronto Star. Looks like I’ve got to brave the weekend crowds at Pacific Mall to get some, though. And Kim Honey has a really fabulous piece on Chinese New Year delicacies, divided by province, as well as where to find them in the GTA.
Also in the Star, Amy Pataki goes in search of cornish hen, while readers help Susan Sampson track down a pumpkin chiffon pie recipe. Susan also reworks a lemon bar recipe and Jennifer Bain tries some flax in shaker form. In Store gears up for Valentine’s Day with chocolate products both alternative and mainstream, and Gordon Stimmell picks some great wines for blustery winter days - like today!
They’re celebrating Chinese New Year at the Toronto Sun as well, where Rita DeMontis looks at holiday traditions, particularly the ones involving food. Elizabeth Baird visits the Stratford Chefs School, plus has info on new products including the tart cherries and juice that I wrote about yesterday.
The Globe and Mail has a picture gallery of Chinese New Year treats and how-tos, including some cool won-ton spoons. Also in the Globe, Chef Rob Feenie shares a recipe for decadent French toast.
