Paris Fashion Week continues even without the large events this year, and a large part of it is being presented digitally. Watch here the Dior’s Autumn-Winter 2020-2021 Haute Couture Collection
Paris Fashion Week continues even without the large events this year, and a large part of it is being presented digitally. Take a look at Viktor & Rolf’s 2020 “CHANGE” Collection
Mahi Mahi in a Red Wine Sauce
Fresh seafood is one of life’s pleasures, and flash frozen seafood delivered quickly to your doorstep can often be almost as good. One brand that we love is Vital Choice Wild Seafood.
Their premium sustainably-caught seafood tastes so fresh and delicious that it is hard to believe it wasn’t just caught. Not only does it taste fresh, it also looks and smells fresh. As many seafood lovers know, fish that smells fishy is often not in good condition. As far as looks, Vital Choice’s Mahi Mahi and salmon both look and feel firm — neither soggy and gray nor hard and dry — and have enticing colors that are a bit surreal.
Vital Choice GrillBox
Vital Choice has a combo package called the Limited Edition GrillBox. The GrillBox includes seasonal favorites and grilling planks — everything a seafood grill master would want — including:
Salmon Fillet
The GrillBox portion sizes are perfect for long or short term storage and use. It’s not practical to want to make a serving for 1-2 people and have to thaw out an entire fish and just use half. The Vital Choice GrillBox sizes are therefore a good fit for various meals, plus don’t dominate available freezer shelf space. Fortunately, the GrillBox does come with several pieces from which to choose when it’s time for your next recipe.
Jerk Salmon and corn with cheese
Interestingly, among our reviewers the fan favorite was the Wild Mahi Mahi (dolphinfish), while the ruby red Wild Sockeye Salmon was a very close second. Once you start cooking with the Mahi Mahi, it’s clear that the sweeter but more neutrally flavored fish is much more versatile than the salmon, whose flavor is more robust and recognizable. The Mahi Mahi can be used in pasta, soups, bouillabaisse, or even in fish and chips and grilled or fried fish sandwiches. We tried the fishery raised Wild Sockeye Salmon with various marinades, jerks, and rubs, and were never disappointed.
Mahi Mahi with a batter crust
The one area for improvement with the GrillBox is possibly the addition of a larger package size of shrimp. The single packet included is great for 1-2 diners but not extendable to 3 or 4.
Known for high quality, sustainable seafood delivered straight to your door, Vital Choice has thoughtfully curated our version of an ultimate grilling sampler with their launch of the Limited Edition GrillBox.
Vital Choice believes that healthy, delicious food shouldn’t harm the planet. Initially focused on wild Alaskan salmon, they’ve since expanded to provide customers with sustainable seafood from around the world. Today, Vital Choice is the trusted source for fast home delivery of the world’s finest wild Alaskan seafood, whole-food supplements, and organic fare. Vital Choice foods are the purest available, always sustainably harvested from healthy, well-managed wild fisheries and organic farms.
A great chef needs great tools, and the same is true for home chefs as well. If you are the kind of person who likes the finer things in life, plus a very sharp edge, then take a look at these Porsche design knives.
Inspired by F.A. Porsche, the genius behind the iconic automobiles as well as the Porsche Design line of products, these Chroma Type 301 knives are fantastic for both professionals and serious home cooks. The razor sharp Japanese Chroma Type 301 comprises the entirety of the blade, while the handles are made of an entirely different material (18/10 stainless steel) to promote durability and ease of use. A pearl button is raised on both sides of the handle to the note the demarcation line between the two area, as well as to give tactile notice for where to hold the knife.
The tactile aspects of the knife rival the visual ones. Holding it in your hand is a very pleasant experience, not just because of its shape, but also because of the various metals used.
The blade requires a special Porsche sharpener so as to not dull or damage the edge. (pictured here is the Type 301 Design by F.A. Porsche 2 Knives Set P2 + P9, 7-inch Santoku + Paring Knife). In our experience, you are going to want to get the extra gear, because this knife is SHARP! Like, don’t run it across your finger, use a piece of paper instead.
On many items in the Porsche Knife product line the handle is created with a unique wedge shape, which promotes firmer grips, greater balance, as well as the ability to display it in a way that generates envy and lust in everyone who sees it.
No, you should not have a knife just because people think it looks good. But if it works incredibly well, is super sharp, AND it looks good, then that’s a win-win-win situation.
One pan dishes are wonderful because they are usually fast, easy and with minimum cleanup. They are also popular because they are delicious. This tasty recipe for chicken thighs is a good example of all facets.
Take 5-6 medium sized potatoes and dice into large pieces. Cut woody bottoms off of asparagus stalks, then cut each stalk in half.
Add 3-5 Tablespoons of olive oil to oven safe skillet or pan, sprinkle into oil 1 tablespoon of garlic powder, 1 tablespoon of salt and pepper, 1 tablespoon of rosemary or oregano, and 1 tablespoon of remaining spices. Lightly stir slices to distribute, then turn stove to high to heat olive oil.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees
Add thighs to heated oil in pan with skin down and cook for 5 minutes until skin is crispy.
Remove thighs from skillet.
Add diced potatoes and asparagus to bottom of pan.
Place thighs skin up on top of vegetables so they do not touch skillet
Add 1/2 to 2/3 cup of water to skillet. Make sure water level does not reach chicken thighs perched on top of vegetables.
Optional: add 1/2 of lime or lemon to center of pan, cut side down
Place skillet in oven, then cook for 45-55 minutes
Remove from oven, squeeze lime juice from roasted lime into broth
Serves 3-5
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The Panel Discussion features: Chocolatier Michael Benner of Michael’s Chocolates, Elyce Zahn of CocoTutti, Julie House of Panache Chocolatier, and moderator, food writer Amy Sherman.
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