Red wine, believed to protect the body from heart disease and cancer, may also help the body lose weight, U.S. researchers suggest. Dr. Kee-Hong Kim of Purdue University in Indiana said the substance piceatannol -- a metabolite of resveratrol -- delayed the generation of young fat cells and prevented them from growing into mature fat cells, the Daily Telegraph reported. The study published in t...

For some cooks, seasonality means shopping at the farmers market for the freshest local produce. For me, it means checking out the new candy in aisle 5 at the Sag Harbor Variety Store. Just as farm-to-table fans celebrate in late August when heirloom tomatoes are ready to harvest, I rejoice when chocolate Easter eggs appear on the shelves. While Christmas beckons the baker with candy canes (grea...

Tangpyeongchae is a dish made of jellied mung beans, sprouts, beef, watercress and eggs. It is sweet and sour in taste, rich in nutrition and harmonized with colors from the meat and vegetables. The name “tangpyeongchae” came about when the dish appeared on the table for the first time during discussions of tangpeongchaek (unbiased policy) in the Yeongjo era of the Joseon Dynasty. Ingredients ●...

“Free-from” food products, whether they’re labeled sugar-free, fat-free or gluten-free, are fast becoming a trendy lifestyle choice, regardless of allergies or intolerance. The popularity of these products, tastier and more widely available than ever, is driven by health-focused consumers, research firms say. These so-called avoiders are also swayed by the “health halo,” or the perception that t...

Jogaetang is a soup made by boiling whole clams after they have been soaked to expel sediment. Jogaetang has a light, refreshing taste. It is enjoyed after drinking alcohol because clams are high in taurine which is believed to protect the liver. Ingredients ● 300g short necked clam, 3 cups water, 2 tsp salt ● 20g small green onion ● 1/2 ea red pepper ● 6 cups water ● 1 clove garlic ● 2 ts...

Take some milk, add a little acid and give the mixture time to do its thing ― who would have thought homemade cheese could be this simple? What with all the equipment and specialized ingredients I’d read about, cheese making sounded like it was better suited to a chemistry lab than my tiny kitchen. That is, until I tried quark. I know. Hear the word “quark” and you may conjure up images of danci...

Looking for something different in terms of red wine? Try this lovely 100 percent Mencia aged in French oak from the tiny, highly regarded Algueira winery in Galicia. It tastes of blueberries and blackberries, cool forest and earth. Rich and intense, the 2007 Adega Algueira “Algueira” is reminiscent of a northern Rhone and has the acidity to hold its own against big, bold flavors. ● Region: Gali...

Right around when Ashminov started his career in Korea, in the early 21st century, Itaewon started morphing into a polyglot gastronomic mecca, said Hinni, spearheaded by expatriate as well as Korean chefs. Within a short span, Itaewon established itself as a veritable melting pot of cuisine, and now it is seen, according to Italian restaurant Grano and Grano The Grill executive chef Santino Sort...

Need a bottle of kosher wine for the holidays? Look no further than this second vintage of Red C Sauvignon Blanc from Covenant Wines. Made with fruit from the Dry Creek Valley’s Allan Nelson Vineyard, this is a beautiful example of Sonoma Sauvignon Blanc. Jeff Morgan just let the natural yeasts do their thing, and the 2011 Red C is grassy with ripe golden fruit tempered by a bright thread of acid...

Sogalbigui is a dish of beef ribs that are pre-marinated with soy sauce seasoning, then grilled over a charcoal fire. This is a favorite dish for many Koreans. Sogalbigui may have originated from maejeok which was a method of barbecuing skewered pre-seasoned beef over a charcoal fire. Ingredients ● 4 ea beef short ribs on the bone ● minced garlic, 1/8 tsp ground black pepper, 1/2 tbsp sesame s...

The Henry Ford Museum is readying a sold-out dinner for 400 as it opens “Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition,” which begins a long run in Dearborn, Mich., on March 31. In Royal Oak, Mich., a Titanic dinner will kick off the Stagecrafters’ production of “Titanic: The Musical.” The Kirby House, a bed-and-breakfast in Saugatuck, will put on its annual Titanic dinner, and in Alma, the public library wi...

Seasoned chef’s hotspot attracting crowds with good food in picturesque setting It is hard for a restaurant to get everything perfect. In an ideal world, decor, food (from savory to sweet), service, pricing and surroundings would all blend seamlessly together to create the ultimate dining experience. Alas, in reality, that is no easy feat. Newly minted hotspot Cuisson82, however, comes pretty ...

Korean music mogul Park Jin-young has become an owner of a Korean barbecue restaurant in New York, featuring a special grill that he invented. Park, CEO and founder of JYP Entertainment, a major K-pop record label and management company in Korea, held a press meeting in New York on Monday announcing the news. The newly opened restaurant, Kristalbelli, is located in Manhattan near Korea town, an...