KitchenArts

Hey all, Ben here. You might remember me from the bulk of the posts the last few months of KA. Still heartbroken, but the show must go on. I won't be posting here much anymore but if you enjoyed what I put up, check out the pages I will be updating.

http://www.facebook.com/ #!/pages/Bacon-and-the-Beast/109112785787092?ref=ts
Bacon and the Beast; my personal blog. Recipes, reviews of restaurants and kitchen items, cocktail of the week and just anything food/cooking/awesome related that sparks my interest and seems worth sharing.
Pretty much everything you've seen on this page with more of my personal touch. I'd love to see you all over there.

Also check out http://www.facebook.com/ #!/pages/Boston/KitchenWares-by-Blackstones/107852012585874?ref=ts KitchenWares by Blackstones: Newbury street's new kitchen store. There you can follow posts by Jennifer, McKenna and myself, and get updates on store events and new products.

Feel free to ask me questions on either page, I'll do my best to help you on your quest for culinary satisfaction.

Bacon and the Beast 80% Imagination
17% Bacon
8% Carbon Steel

For contact info re: Knife Sharpening please see this link.

KitchenArts Has Closed: Home After 30 years on Newbury Street, KitchenArts has permanently closed.Knife sharpening will now be handled by:KitchenWares 215 Newbury Street, Boston MA.857-366-4237Thank you for your support, 1980-2010!

KitchenArts has closed. Knife sharpening will be handled by the new business in our former location. Thank you.

Cocktail of the week: The Bellini. Peachy fizzy goodness, perfect for a warm day like today. Have you been to 28 Degrees in the South End? They have a frozen bellini machine! So as soon as it gets hot enough that you need a slushy with a kick, head over there.

Bellini Recipe - Bubllingly EASY! Doesn't really matter. I'm a Type A Over Achiever - so I juiced mine in my ultra sonic super duper juicer. BUT really, a blender on puree would be perfect.

Natural easter egg dyes. Use what's in your fridge and pantry, instead of artificial dyes.

More uses for mini cast iron skillets: Rustic apple tarts.

http://www.sprinklebakes.com/2010/03/easier-ever-rustic-apple-tart.html

Check this out. It's a Ukranian style Babka... that you make in a can! No loaf pan required. Enjoy.

Easter Bread, or Ukrainian Babka | Country Living City Style If a food could taste like tradition, this would be it. This is not my grandma Marion's recipe, but my great-grandmothers, my mom's Baba. This is an old

Ever heard of a Pineberry? Looks like a white strawberry but tastes like a pineapple!

Make Way for the Pineberry - The World Newser ABC's Lauren Stiffelman reports from London You may have heard of the pluot and the grapple, but now...the pineberry? A summer berry that looks like a white strawberry but tastes like a pineapple is going ...

Check this link out! Video of master knifemaker Bob Kramer hard at work.

Do you think he's offering any apprenticeships? I would LOVE to learn the art.

www.afrojacks.com

Today I'm thinking about the 5 Tastes: Salty, Sweet, Sour, Bitter and "Umami" What's your favorite? Is there any you are more or less sensitive to? Are you a 'Supertaster'? I'm quite sensitive to sweet and have a rather high tolerance for bitter (Tonic water is my soda of choice). My favorite taste is probably salt; makes just about everything better.

Happy Passover everyone!

Rainy day on Newbury St.... at least it's warm!