Recipes

For a long time, anytime I mentioned catfish, I'd get the usual comments: "It tastes muddy …it's a bottom feeder." But with the advent of farm-raised catfish, the tables were turned.  I enjoy preparing, serving and eating this versatile fish. Catfish is much more than the fried fish that is served at hundreds of restaurants across the Southeast. I love those golden fried pieces of deliciousness as much as the next person, but with a bit of extra prep time, you can impress your diners with this dish and receive rave reviews. This recipe was originally published in the May 2014 edition of Southern...

Michael van der Kroft is the talented chef and co-owner of Tres in Rotterdam, a sexy 12-seat top dining counter restaurant that displays what curiosity and creativity mixed with a firm conviction for local and quality produce can become. The chef’s life story is dark and stormy, but today he cooks at one of the Netherlands most exciting gastronomic experiences. Here’s how he came from nothing to become a world class chef. The dining room at Tres. A 12 seat bar with a full view into the kitchen, located in an incredibly cool basement. Photo Pieter D’Hoop. Imagination is defined...

A symbol of upscale dining in many cuisines nowadays, caviar is known for being the zenith of luxurious feasts. Here are the most expensive of kinds of caviar in the world. Caviar comes from the roe of the sturgeon fish, specifically Sterlet, Osetra, Sevruga, and Beluga. Several factors contribute to the sky-high budget you need to enjoy this gourmet food, and amongst them is the time it takes for a sturgeon to reach maturity. It could start anywhere from 10 to 35 years. This rarity makes always gives caviar a high demand in the market; however, there are some certain...

By Sarah C. Kucker This post is part of our series on Digital Media and Children Under 3, published with collaboration from the journal, Infant Behavior and Development. The featured research appeared in a special issue that focused on how young children engage with technology and ways that parents can facilitate media engagement to promote positive development. Key takeaways for caregivers Many parents look for clear guidance on how to navigate their children’s use of digital media, asking “Is too much screen time bad for my child?” or “How much tablet time should my child get?” But the answer is not a simple “yes”...

Many of us have banished chlorine bleach from our homes, as it can irritate the skin, eyes, and lungs, poison fish and insects, and release carcinogenic dioxins during production. Fortunately, there are still plenty of ways keep white linens, socks, and other fabrics sparkling, and you probably already have the necessary ingredients around the house. Ready to get started? Here are some bleach-free ways to get your whites whiter! READ MORE...