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Hi everyone, I was nominated for a "BestofBlogs" Award in April and I just got word that my blog Renaissance Culinaire has been chosen as a top 10 finalist.

This is a really big deal for me - I just found out today. Usually the biggest names in the blogosphere are the only blogs you see as the top ten finalists for each category - but this year I was initially nominated and accepted for a special "under appreciated blog" category for smaller blogs. I made a long list of finalists - b… Continue

I am really excited because this is my first professional author I have interviewed. I got a chance to ask Kate Jacobs, author of The Friday Night Knitting Club; And her most recent foodie geared novel Comfort Food , a very personal question. How do you feel food memories from childhood shape us into adults? See the full post here Continue

There are very few dried fruits that are as universally loved as fresh Medjool dates. I used to consider dates as little more than another barely edible dried fruit which was added to American Christmas cakes. (American Chris

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The other day I made a couple of the worst dishes I have ever eaten. One was a pesto fake crab pita pizza with cheese. There should probably be thought police searching out brilliant ideas like this. The poo-like consistency of this dish was terrible. I ate it anyway. Later that day, I had the compulsion to make a really fresh asparagus and tomato pasta with garbanzo beans and clams. Great idea, right? Good for you too. I'll wake up tomorrow with a couple of inches magically off my waist. My mo… Continue

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Kohler has released a new faucet, the Karbon™ which really is different from most faucets on the market. My wife and I have recently purchased a new home and are out looking for a new sink... and a new faucet, The Karbon™ was showcased last week a… Continue

"This book showcases why Chef Morimoto is at the axis of a foodie empire, in this creative and intuitive take on Japanese cuisine. When I read this cookbook, I felt like the foodie version of Being John Malkovich ,… Continue

So, it's now shifting into mid-autumn and the days are getting cooler and shorter. But what's the best part of this most usual change of seasons? If you answered Chilli Harvest then you are bang on target. I had a great crop this year, well I say "I", in reality I selected the plants and although I did water them occasionally my green thumb wife gets most of the credt. I had great results th… Continue

These are some of the most visited recipes this blog has to offer:




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If there is a reason that the Chile Pepper is the only food that has it's own god, this recipe is a perfect example - 2 lbs of fresh shrimp are sautéed in rich, grassy olive oil with 2 cups of Piñon Nuts until t… Continue