Category: Culinary Arts

Brooke Shields doesn’t cook for the holidays because she’s ‘busy doing Christmas movies’

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Brooke Shields tells daughters Rowan and Grier she doesn’t cook for the holidays because she’s ‘busy doing Christmas movies’ in fun Rachael Ray clip

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Brooke Shields has revealed what she tells daughters Rowan. 19, and Grier, 16, when they ask why she doesn’t cook during the holidays in a candid new interview on the Rachael Ray show.

In a teaser for the episode the actress, 57, said she retorts: ‘I’m sorry, I’m busy doing Christmas movies for you to watch!’

Dressed in a glittering gold long-sleeved top and black-rimmed aviator eyeglasses, the star said, ‘They are always complaining to me… “How come you don’t cook? Other mothers cook.”‘

Funny: Brooke Shields has revealed what she tells daughters Rowan, 19, and Grier, 16, when they ask why she doesn't cook during the holidays in a candid new interview on the Rachael Ray show

Funny: Brooke Shields has revealed what she tells daughters Rowan, 19, and Grier, 16, when they ask why she doesn’t cook during the holidays in a candid new interview on the Rachael Ray show

Shields shares her daughters with her husband of 21 years, Chris Henchy, 58.

The entrepreneur said she yields kitchen duties to her screenwriter spouse during the holiday season.

‘The tradition that happens now is my husband smokes brisket and pork shoulder and all of that,’ she dished.

Pride and joy: Shields shares the teenage girl with her husband of 21 years, Chris Henchy, 58

Pride and joy: Shields shares the teenage girl with her husband of 21 years, Chris Henchy, 58

‘We have to bring them through security. You’re traveling with meat, and they know and they’re like “Brisket? Brisket again? Really?”

‘They see us coming and then you see the little pork shoulder go through the x-ray. That’s our tradition,’ she told the talk show host with a laugh.

Ray opened the segment by noting that Brooke’s daughters ‘do love it’ when she cooks, although the former child model thinks she can’t.

The New York-born entertainer will also discuss her new film Holiday Harmony on Tuesday’s episode of the long-running show.

Mom's duties: Ray opened the segment by noting that Brooke's daughters 'do love it' when she cooks

Mom’s duties: Ray opened the segment by noting that Brooke’s daughters ‘do love it’ when she cooks

The family-oriented superstar covers the holiday edition of Hamptons Magazine with her daughters.

‘Inside the Hamptons Holiday issue, Brooke discusses building the platform and community @BeginningIsNow, her upcoming role in HBO Max’s “Holiday Harmony,” and celebrating the simple things this Holiday with her family,’ read a caption on the publication’s Instagram account.

Shields showed appreciation for the opportunity as she also took to social media to post photos from the shoot.

She wrote in a caption to her 1.6 million followers: ‘Tis the season for family and gratitude ✨ Loved doing this shoot for @hamptonsmag… and I loved my girls being there with me even more.’

Sentimental: Brooke gushed to Rachael about her family, who she referred to as 'my heart' in a recent Instagram post

Sentimental: Brooke gushed to Rachael about her family, who she referred to as ‘my heart’ in a recent Instagram post

Guest star: Brooke will appear on Tuesday's episode of the long-running TV show

Guest star: Brooke will appear on Tuesday’s episode of the long-running TV show

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California Michelin Guide 2022: What is a Michelin star?

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From left, sous chef Gio Sarmiento, sous chef Eddie Torres, and chef de partie Tim Katz prepare for dinner service at The Kitchen on June 5, 2019. The restaurant is one of two Michelin Star-rated restaurants in Sacramento.

From left, sous chef Gio Sarmiento, sous chef Eddie Torres, and chef de partie Tim Katz prepare for dinner service at The Kitchen on June 5, 2019. The restaurant is one of two Michelin Star-rated restaurants in Sacramento.


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The annual Michelin Guide was released for California’s 2022 selection on Monday night, highlighting the top restaurants in the state “offering outstanding cooking.”

This year, the travel guide recognizes 599 California restaurants. Of those, 89 were given the coveted award: a star. Only seven of these restaurants received three stars, 12 two stars and 70 one star. There were 18 new additions to the star list in 2022. An additional 141 were recognized as Bib Gourmands for their “good food at a moderate price.”

There is no limit on the number of stars that are awarded annually.

Michelin also recommends an additional 369 restaurants across the state.

Restaurants are criticized by a collective of anonymous Michelin inspectors who dine at a restaurant until they meet a consensus to award an establishment of a star or not, according to the Michelin website.

Inspectors consider the following criteria: product quality; mastery of flavors and cooking techniques; the personality of the chef represented in the dining experience; harmony of flavors; consistency between inspectors’ visits.

A restaurant’s reputation in the culinary world can change drastically after receiving a star — or three. Here is a break down of what each star means and additional symbols you might see on this year’s Michelin guide:

One-star Michelin award

Single stars are awarded to restaurants with high quality cooking.

It must have used “top quality ingredients“and dishes are”consistently prepared to a high standard.” The Michelin Guide considers one-star restaurants to be worth a stop if you’re in the surrounding area.

Two-star Michelin award

Excellent cooking is worthy of two stars.

Restaurants are recognized for uniquely showing the evident talent of the chef through carefully crafted and flavorful dishes. Overall, the food is “refined and inspired” which, according to the Michelin Guide, is worth a detour.

Three-star Michelin award

Exceptional cuisine is awarded three stars.

The highest recognition from the Michelin Guide is a very prestigious award only given to a few restaurants. The title is awarded to restaurants that showcase “superlative cooking of chefs at the peak of their profession” and exemplify elevated artistic cooking skills.

A restaurant of this caliber is worth a special journey, according to the Michelin guide.

Bib Gourmands

Although not a star, the a bib gourmand logo is awarded to restaurants with great food for a great value. The rating is still an acknowledgment that “highlights simple yet skillful cooking at an affordable price.”

Green star Michelin award

After being introduced in the Michelin Guide France in 2020, the green star is now awarded to restaurants in every country. The green shamrock logo is an indication of restaurants leading the way in “sustainable gastronomy.”

Michelin recommended restaurants

Michelin-approved restaurants can be found on their official website. Although the recommended restaurants are not ranked by any specific logo and do not receive stars, they are still notable places to dine, according to the Michelin Guide. You can search the selection of suggested restaurants by city, cuisine and prices on its website.

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Quick and Easy Chicken Soup

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Jim Dixon wrote about food for WW for more than 20 years, but these days most of his time is spent at his olive oil-focused specialty food business Wellspent Market. Jim’s always loved to eat, and he encouraged his customers to cook by sending them recipes every week through his newsletter. We’re happy to have him back creating some special dishes just for WW readers.

Before climate change brought us more sunny days than we ever thought possible, soup season could last all year in the Pacific Northwest. And while a hot bowl of chicken soup definitely makes cold, wet conditions are more tolerable, it tastes just as good when the skies are blue, especially if one of the three viruses of the tripledemic has paid a call. Sick or not, you can whip up this quick chicken soup in about an hour, and it beats anything from a can or box.

A couple of things about soup. Cut the vegetables and chicken into small pieces. Nobody wants to fish huge chunks out of their bowl. While you could just add them to the pot, cooking the aromatic vegetables in olive oil first is a good step for any soup. It coaxes out more flavor. Both the optional but highly recommended soy sauce and msg add umami, the savory quality that makes things taste better. Every kitchen should have a shaker of msg handy. All the adverse health claims about it have been debunked, and they originate from anti-Asian racism anyway, so decolonize your spice rack and pick up a red-and-white jar of what I like to call aji no moto (the original Japanese name for monosodium glutamate).

And even though this soup is ready to eat in less than an hour, it’ll be better if it simmers longer, and it’s best if you let it sit in the refrigerator overnight and heat it up the next day.

2 boneless chicken thighs

1 onion, chopped

1-2 carrots, sliced ​​into small pieces

1 stalk celery, chopped

1/4 head green cabbage, chopped

2 quarts water

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

2 teaspoons of kosher-style sea salt

1 tablespoon soy sauce, optional

Couple of shakes of msg, optional

Put the chicken, 1 teaspoon of salt, and water in a soup pot and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for about 15 minutes. Remove the chicken, let cool, and chop into small pieces. Return to the pot.

While the chicken is simmering, cook the onion, carrots and celery with the olive oil and the rest of the salt in a skillet over medium heat until soft, about 10 minutes. Add them and the cabbage to the soup pot with the cut-up chicken. Add the soy sauce, cover, and simmer for about 45 minutes. Taste and add salt if needed, stir in the vinegar, and simmer for another few minutes. Serve hot and feel better.

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