What is better than a creamy luscious potato gratin? A creamy luscious potato gratin baked in a sweet onion! That’s what young and talented Executive Chef Paula DaSilva brought to the menu at the chic new farm to table eatery 1500° located in the renovated historic hotel, Eden Roc Renaissance in … [Read more...] about Chef Paula DaSilva
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Say Cheese!
Today, I discovered April is National Grilled Cheese Month! Naturally, being a fan of the ooey gooey goodness of melting cheese I was spurred to share one of life's BEST savory combinations ever. Betcha can't guess what I'm going to say can you?! Yes, of course, onions and cheese! Before you call … [Read more...] about Say Cheese!
A Cartoon About Onions!
I am so excited I could hardly wait to write this post! I just discovered an old cartoon about onions and it's absolutely adorable! According to contributors of the blog Classic Cartoons, "The Tears of an Onion" is a Fleischer Color Classic released in 1938. This cartoon is notable for several … [Read more...] about A Cartoon About Onions!
Onion Skins In the Bin!
Have you gone to the store to find onions swimming in a debris of their own skins? Yes, I'm afraid it's that time of year, but never fear . . . spring is very near! If you've asked why so many skins in the bin, here's your answer. Storage type onions, as they near the end of the season, shrink … [Read more...] about Onion Skins In the Bin!
Happy Birthday Onionista!
The Onionista celebrates her first blog-birthday or anniversary March 2, 2011. Help her celebrate by trying this fun new recipe! Here's to you Onionista! Chilled Mango-Caramelized Onion Soup with Shrimp Ingredients: 3 cups sliced onion (12 ounces) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1-1/2 cups mango … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday Onionista!
Onions to Move an Army
One of my favorite onion quotes is rooted in American history. It goes like this. In 1864, General Ulysses S. Grant declared in an advisory to the federal government, "I will not move my army without onions!" Likewise, General Robert E. Lee complained the Confederate congress was unable “to do … [Read more...] about Onions to Move an Army