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Posted on November 6, 2012
by Hillary Mickell
Welcome to Spilt Milk! Food is the most social thing we do. It also reveals much about our true character. We were inspired by the questionnaire made famous by Marcel Proust, the French essayist and novelist, and decided to create a set of questions we call Spilt Milk. We hope you enjoy this ongoing series….read story
Posted on October 31, 2012
by Hillary Mickell
Not surprisingly, the last 30 days has seen an exponential rise in the number of squash searches on Foodily. So while everyone would expect to see pumpkin in the top searches at this time of the year (#4 to be precise), it’s a testament to the close connection between squash and Fall that there are….read story
Posted on October 25, 2012
by Hillary Mickell
From time to time we take a look at what’s trending and what’s fallen out of favor. It’s getting close to that time of year when everyone does their end of year food roundups and predictions for 2013. But what about the recipes and flavors that are always at the front of mix? The mainstays….read story
Posted on October 24, 2012
by Hillary Mickell
Welcome to Spilt Milk! Food is the most social thing we do. It also reveals much about our true character. We were inspired by the questionnaire made famous by Marcel Proust, the French essayist and novelist, and decided to create a set of questions we call Spilt Milk. We hope you enjoy this ongoing series….read story
Posted on October 17, 2012
by Hillary Mickell
The 31st is almost here, and even for those of you not creatively inclined, there are plenty of great recipes to inspire you, or walk you step by step through creating a spirited All Hallows’ Eve. Halloween Cookies by Williams-Sonoma Ooozing Monster Apple Mouths by Picky Palate Scary Skillet Shepherd’s Pie by Kraft Foods Pumpkin….read story
Posted on October 2, 2012
by Hillary Mickell
You have to love foods that double as their own serving vessel – edible plates & bowls if you like. Everyone is familiar with the classic soup-in-a-bread bowl presentation, But it’s Fall and Fall marks the arrival of fabulous varieties of squash. Here are 10 recipes using squash as dish and vessel. Stuffed Spaghetti Squash….read story
Posted on September 27, 2012
by Hillary Mickell
Football’s back, and with it the return of Apple season. Not the new iPhone 5 – the kind you pick by the bushel at your local orchard. Baking, broiling, applesauce, pie, sweet and savory – your options are just about limitless! But chef beware, all apples are not created equal for cooking. Those that you….read story
Posted on September 20, 2012
by Hillary Mickell
1. Apple picking. The bounty we can make from the simple fun of a day at the orchard. Some favorites: > Caramel Apples by Saveur > Apple Pie by Tastemaker Where Women Cook > Apple Strudel by Tastemaker Andrea’s Recipes 2. Pumpkins!! Whether going to a patch, Whole Foods, or your local pumpkin stand, we….read story
Posted on September 17, 2012
by Hillary Mickell
The mushroom is so much more than the butt of many a bad joke. Q: Why did the Mushroom get invited to all the parties? A: ‘Cuz he’s a fungi! Q: Why did the Fungi leave the party? A: There wasn’t mushroom. While most people are familiar with the white button mushroom, portabella and porcini,….read story
Posted on September 13, 2012
by Hillary Mickell
You’ve been waiting all year and it’s finally here. Finally! Snack on a pickle day. How many ways can you think of to snack on a pickle? Pickle your own: Very Easy Pickling by The Kitchn Drink it: Dirty Pickle Recipe by Guy Fieri Fry ‘em: Fried Pickles by Homesick Texan Roll them: Pickle Roll….read story