rhubarb collaboration

Here's a list of a couple of rhubarb recipes I like and some suggestions from my Twitter friends:

Maggie Beer Rhubarb with pouring cream:
http://www.abc.net.au/tv/beatthechef/txt/s1366430.htm

Gary Rhodes Vanilla risotto rice pudding with poached rhubarb:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/recipes/5215179/Gary-Rhodes-recipe-Vanilla-risotto-rice-pudding-with-poached-rhubarb.html

@Browners Rhubarb tart recipe with a semolina cream base:
http://aroundbritainwithapaunch.blogspot.com/2009/04/rhubarb-tart.html

@Ami_Norml suggested Rhubarb and Strawberry Pie and I found this link:
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Rhubarb-and-Strawberry-Pie/Detail.aspx

@KeyIngredients tweeted "if fresh & juicy, just stick in pot with sugar-no water or juice! Serve in sheet shortcrust & dob clotted cream. easy & yum!"

@eatnik If you're after comfort food, try Stephanie Alexander's homely but tasty rhubarb and ginger pud http://www.theage.com.au/news/epicure/talk-the-stalk/2007/06/25/1182623776905.html?page=fullpage#contentSwap1

Rhubarb and Ginger Wine Trifle:
http://www.superfood.blog-city.com/another_rhubarb_recipe_rhubarb_and_ginger_wine_triffle.htm

James Martin Rhubarb Panna Cotta with Roasted Rhubarb:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/database/rhubarbpannacottawit_90890.shtml

Martha Stewart Rhubarb and Sour Cream Breakfast Blintzes:
http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/breakfast-blintzes-with-caramelized-rhubarb-and-sour-cream

Sauteed Red Snapper with Rhubarb Sauce:
http://bitten.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/05/20/recipe-of-the-day-sauted-red-snapper-with-rhubarb-sauce/

links on LEMONS

Almond Lemon Curd (Stephanie Alexander) - via Chocolate & Zucchini
http://chocolateandzucchini.com/archives/2006/05/almond_lemon_curd.php

Artichoke Green Olive and Preserved Lemon Dip (Maggie Beer)
http://www.maggiebeer.com.au/recipes/details/?Item=ArtclsArtichoke37

Bill Granger's Lemon Posset
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/recipes/5090218/Bill-Granger-recipes-Lemon-posset.html

Chicken Tagine with Green Olives and Preserved Lemons
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/chicken-tagine-with-green-olives-and-preserved-lemon-recipe/index.html

Deep fried Tofu with Sichuan Pepper and Salt and lemon (Kylie Kwong)
http://www.lifestylefood.com.au/recipes/357/deep-fried-tofu-with-sichuan-pepper-and-salt-and-lemon

Epicurious Lemon Muffins
http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=606024

Lemon Delicious Pudding (Stephanie Alexander)
http://wchstv.com/gmarecipes/lemondeliciousp.shtml

Pan-Fried Veal Chops with Lemon and Rosemary (Maggie Beer)
http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/pan-fried-veal-chops-with-lemon-and-rosemary

Preserved Lemons
http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/12750/preserved+lemons

Tuna Skewers with Preserved Lemon Dressing (Bill Granger)
http://www.lifestylefood.com.au/recipes/61/tuna-skewers-with-preserved-lemon-dressing

SOUPS for all SEASONS

Alice Water's Spicy Cauliflower Soup
http://www.thedailygreen.com/healthy-eating/recipes/alice-waters-cauliflower-soup-44021308

Black Truffle Soup (Paul Bocuse)
http://www.theworldwidegourmet.com/recipes/black-truffle-soup-elysee/

Borscht (Claudia Roden)
http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/recipes/borscht--cold-beetroot-soup-948333.html

Bourdain's Mushroom Soup
http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2008/02/dinner-tonight-bourdains-mushroom-soup-recipe.html

Chicken and Garlic Soup (Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall)
http://www.channel4.com/food/recipes/chefs/hugh-fearnley-whittingstall/chicken-and-garlic-soup-recipe_p_1.html

Chicken Noodle Soup (Alton Brown)
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/chicken-noodle-soup-recipe/index.html

Creamed Spinach Soup (Robert Carrier)
http://www.bigoven.com/74428-Creamed-Spinach-Soup---Robert-Carrier-recipe.html

Elizabeth David's Mushroom Soup
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/food_and_drink/recipes/article2049767.ece

Fresh Tomato Soup with Tapenade (Rick Stein)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/database/freshtomatosoupwitht_313.shtml

Jerusaleum Artichoke Soup (Maggie Beer)
http://www.maggiebeer.com.au/recipes/Details/?Item=ArtclsJerusalem88

Julia's Onion Soup (Julia Childs)
http://www.stephencooks.com/2006/02/julias_onion_so.html

Lobster Bisque (Michel Roux Jr.)
http://www.channel4.com/food/recipes/chefs/taste-festivals/taste-of-london-le-gavroche-bisque-de-homard-parfumee-a-l-armagnac-classic-lobster-creamed-soup-flavoured-with-brandy-recipe_p_1.html

Mango Lobster and Ginger Soup (Chef Jon Ganna with Rick Stein)
http://www.west175productions.com/gfseason3/recipes/recipe009.htm

Mediterranean Fish Soup (Rick Stein)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/database/mediterraneanfishsou_12174.shtml

Moroccan Harira (Robert Carrier)
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/1730/robert-carriers-moroccan-harira

Mushroom and Barley Soup (Maggie Beer - The Cook & The Chef)
http://www.abc.net.au/tv/cookandchef/txt/s2251277.htm

Spicy Parsnip Soup (Jamie Oliver)
http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/soup-and-salad/spicy-parsnip-soup

Spring Pea Soup with Chive Oil (David Leite)
http://www.leitesculinaria.com/recipes/cookbook/spring_pea_soup2.html

Sweet Corn and Crabmeat Soup (Kylie Kwong)
http://www.lifestylefood.com.au/recipes/589/sweet-corn-and-crabmeat-soup

Thai Chicken Dumpling Soup (Bill Granger)
http://www.smh.com.au/news/recipes/thai-chicken-dumpling-soup/2006/06/26/1151174124275.html

Tomato Soup with Basil and Croutons (Stephanie Alexander)
http://www.cuisine.com.au/recipe/Tomato-soup-with-basil-and-croutons

Vichyssoise (Anthony Bourdaine)
http://www.recipezaar.com/Anthony-Bourdains-Les-Halles-Vichyssoise-136057

Watercress and Sorrel Soup (Alice Waters)
http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/watercress-and-sorrel-soup

White Bean and Chorizo Soup (Bill Granger)
http://www.lifestylefood.com.au/recipes/1600/white-bean-and-chorizo-soup

Winter Three Grain Soup (Patricia Wells)
http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/winter-three-grain-soup

EASTER traditions from around the world

http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/news_and_events/events_eastertraditions.shtml

http://www.cultureandrecreation.gov.au/articles/easter/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easter

http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/easter/goodfriday.htm

http://www.smh.com.au/news/entertainment/good-living/my-familys-easter-tradition/2009/03/30/1238261502592.html

http://www.frenchfriends.info/culture/easter_paques_traditions

http://www.easterbunnys.net/germaneaster.htm

http://www.birgu.gov.mt/en/content/history/78

http://www.polstore.com/html/polisheaster.html

http://finland.fi/netcomm/news/showarticle.asp?intNWSAID=26050

http://goitaly.about.com/od/festivalsandevents/a/easter.htm

http://gocaribbean.about.com/od/monthlyeventguides/tp/CaribbeanEaster.htm

http://www.jamaicans.com/news/announcements/easter-2.shtml

http://www.brama.com/art/easter.html

http://www.explorecrete.com/traditions/greek-easter.html

Food Blogs from Twitter

Twitter is full of so much talent! I've found some amazing new #foodblogs to follow from Twitter. Here's a list of just some of my favourites. @tomatom - Bio - Freelance business and food journalist. Food blogger. Drinks Chablis, rides Xtracycle. Pats small dogs and trills at cats - Blog http://www.tomatom.com/ @davidleite - Bio - Food writer, author, Web publisher, glutton - Blog http://leitesculinaria.com/ @figandcherry - Bio - Own and run Morning Copy, an online media agency. An overachiever that's only 4 foot 10 and 3/4 inches high! - Blog http://www.figandcherry.com/ @pikeletandpie - Bio - Cooking, eating, photographing, blogging - about anything delicious! - Blog http://www.pikeletandpie.com/ @culinarycory - Bio - I believe everyone should play with their food. - Blog http://culinarycory.com/ @limelightfood - Bio - Food Photographer in Salt Lake City. (alter-ego @createdbymom) - Blog http://limelightfoodphotography.wordpress.com/ @maggiejane - Bio - cooking, food blogging, designing, new yorking - Blog http://pithyandcleaver.com/ @cookinglarousse - Bio - Former peddler of corporate advertising turned trainee chef - Blog http://cookinglarousse.blogspot.com/ @foodgoesinmouth - Bio - Web Developer who happens to occasionally cook, photograph it, and write about it. Former twitizen behind @thedthawk. You can call me Caleb. - Blog http://foodgoesinmouth.com/ @culinarycara - Bio - I love the culinary arts and want to teach others how to expand their tastes and never fear the kitchen - Blog http://www.culinarycara.blogspot.com/ @amandascookin - Bio - Chief Editor www.familycorner.com, cooking fanatic, craft expert and mom of 4 :) - Blog http://amandascookin.blogspot.com/ @BigBlackDogs - Bio - Horticulturist, Food Blogger, Shiksa, History Buff - Blog http://bigblackdogs.blogspot.com/ @EuropeanFood - Bio - I'm a chef, freelance writer and the Guide to Eastern European Food on About.com. - Blog http://easteuropeanfood.about.com/ @BerlinKitchen - Bio - hedonist - Blog http://berlinkitchen.com/berlinkitchen/Food.html @JuliaParsons - Bio - British food blogger. Author of the 'A Slice of Cherry Pie' blog. First cookbook due to be published by Absolute Press Spring 2010 - Blog http://asliceofcherrypie.blogspot.com/ @brownies4dinner - Bio - What if Alton Brown and Ina Garten had a lovechild? And what if said child had Martha Stewart as a nanny? Sounds a little scary... but kind of fun too. - Blog http://browniesfordinner.com/ @kfleisher - Bio - Tech PR Pro, Food Blogger, World Traveler - Blog http://eatingthroughsf.blogspot.com/ @elleskitchen - Bio - Elle's New England kitchen. Living, loving, and cooking in New England. - Blog http://ellesnewenglandkitchen.blogspot.com/ @scrumptiousfoto - Bio - food blogger obsessed with baking, photography, photo gear, and techie gadgets of all sorts - Blog http://www.scrumptiousphotography.com/ @oliverthring - Bio - Twenty-something food blogger - Blog http://oliverthring.blogspot.com/ @stickifingers - Bio - Food. Fashion. Art. Advertising. Marketing - Blog http://www.deepdishdreams.blogspot.com/ @ishtar_ - Bio - freelance writer, author , foodie, geek, geocacher - Blog http://www.foodfreak.de/ @FoodStories - Bio - It's all about food - cooking it, eating it, dreaming, talking, writing about it - in London. Blog - http://www.helengraves.co.uk/ @moroccan_food - Bio - Guide to Moroccan Food at About.com, freelance writer and mother of six - Blog http://www.moroccanfood.about.com/ @tastyeatsathome - Bio - passionate about fresh, seasonal, delicious food, cooking, experimenting in the kitchen, learning from my mistakes! - Blog http://www.tastyeatsathome.wordpress.com/ @luvinspoonsfuls - Bio - food for someone like you to share with friends like yours - Blog http://luvinspoonfuls.wordpress.com/ @glamah - Bio - 'Glamahrous' cook and baker.And I blog about food too!Visit me http://www.examiner.com/x-2371-Chicago-Cooking-Examiner - Blog http://www.cococooks.blogspot.com/ @frugalnosh - Bio - College student, food enthusiast, amateur photographer, and aspiring journalist. - Blog http://www.frugalnosh.com/ @judecee - Bio - software developer, cook, kickbox, bake, run, bacon, protein shakes. yin and yang. learning about photography, good eats, and writing, hence a food blogger. - Blog http://www.applepiepatispate.com/ @messycook - Bio - Self employed designer/foodie/blogger/stuff-maker interested in type, veggie food, and... stuff. - Blog http://www.messyvegetariancook.com/ @MsMarmitelover - Bio - mum, photographer, astrologer, blogger, cook, Londoner, traveler, former punk, serial dater, - Blog http://marmitelover.blogspot.com/ @chewonthat - Bio - We love all things food: recipes, food in the news, Top Chef reviews and more! - Blog http://chewonthatblog.com/ @astarteny - Bio - the never ending question that resounds in my head is what shall I cook next? - Blog http://www.travelswithmyfork.blogspot.com/ @norecipes - Bio - Recipes are great for inspiration but cooking is more fun without them. - Blog http://www.norecipes.com/ @hollyhadsell - Bio - I am a chef, food stylist and consultant. I love food and entertaining - Blog http://chefholly.typepad.com/holly_hadsell_el_hajji/ @TunaToast - Bio - Cooking, eating, drinking life through life in Los Angeles. - Blog http://tokyoastrogirl.blogspot.com/ @recipeplay - Bio - I do my best to source, cook and eat the most sustainable available. - Blog http://recipeplay.com/ @TheChefsWife - Bio - I'm looking to network with moms who care about cooking healthy food for their family - Blog http://chefbud.com/WP/ @IHeartBrunch - Bio - I Heart Brunch is an open source brunch blog featuring reviews, recipes, tips and comments about everyone's favorite meal. Share your brunch experience! - Blog http://iheartbrunch.com/ @bffoodie - Bio - mom who cooks and eats, plays and lives in Cambridge - Blog http://www.examiner.com/x-1240-Boston-Food-Mom-Examiner @PaniniKathy - Bio - food blogger * paninista * mommy - Blog http://paninihappy.com/ @frombecca if you'd like to connect on Twitter - or if you'd like your #foodblog reviewed for the list - and - of course you are always welcome to list your food blog on the comments page below.

five fabulous food films

1. Mostly Martha (Bella Martha)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzXwrkgAD5w&feature=related

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0246772/

2. Babette's Feast

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1e9tJrHpU80

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/style/longterm/movies/videos/babettesfeastnrkempley_a0ca1c.htm

3. Like Water For Chocolate

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sd_-sNtb_mo

http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/like_water_for_chocolate/

4. Chocolat

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cufxck9uIDQ

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0241303/

5. (and recommended from Twitter @HarpArora)
My Dinner with Andre

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOZ0l-uir6s

http://www.philfilms.utm.edu/1/mydinner.htm

Postscript: this list turned into a large list of Food on Film with contributions from my Twitter friends - http://thoughtsfrombecca.blogspot.com/2009/03/food-on-film-best-from-twitter.html

Middle Eastern cooking tips from CLAUDIA RODEN

http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/mostof_middleeasterncooking.shtml