Winter Shrimp Festival

Mark Masker In the Kitchen with Chile Peppers Leave a Comment

By Mike Stines, Barbecue Editor It’s winter, and time for comfort foods. Although casseroles and slow-cooked food are always a good choice, shrimp are very versatile and easy to prepare, making them ideal for a somewhat elegant dinner.   With this compilation, the globe is covered; from Asia for Chinese Stir-Fry Shrimp with Asparagus and Chile-Garlic Sauce to New Orleans …

Peaches on the Tree

Perfectly Pungent Peaches

Dave DeWitt Fired-Up Fruits, In the Kitchen with Chile Peppers, Sweet Heat Leave a Comment

By Dave DeWitt The peach appears to have originated in China, where it achieved cult-like status because it was symbol of immortality among poets, sculptors, and painters. This is despite the fact that the peach tree has a short lifespan and most orchards must be replaced after a decade of production. It was Hernán Cortés, the conqueror of Mexico and …