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food politics
Politics of the Plate: Killing the Fish That Lays the Golden Eggs
A new harvesting procedure keeps fish alive during caviar extraction—and it may help bring sturgeon back from the brink of extinction.
02.13.09
recipes
Chocolate Desserts for Valentine’s Day
Whether or not you celebrate it with a special someone, this holiday is a nice excuse to treat yourself to a decadent dessert (or four…).
02.03.09
- Keywords
- dessert,
- chocolate,
- cookies,
- cake,
- valentine's day
magazine
Lovin’ Spoonfuls
Valentine’s Day dinner in a romantic restaurant is the perfect place for a marriage proposal. Or maybe not.
February 2009
- Keywords
- bruce feiler,
- restaurants,
- valentine's day,
- culinary cuture,
- dessert
recipes
Pistachio Crème Anglaise
This suave pale green custard, which gets its luxuriousness from nuts and egg yolks, is marvelous with the Fig Armagnac Soufflés.
February 2009
- Keywords
- douglas dodd,
- web-exclusive recipes,
- valentine's day,
- nuts,
- dairy
recipes
Fig Armagnac Soufflés with Pistachio Crème Anglaise
These uncomplicated, virtually foolproof soufflés will make your loved ones feel indulged and sophisticated.
February 2009
- Keywords
- douglas dodd,
- web-exclusive recipes,
- valentine's day,
- dessert,
- fig
food + cooking
A Gourmet Valentine’s Day
Make the celebration last through the weekend with our romantic menus, Champagne picks, and all-time favorite chocolate desserts.
02.01.08
- Keywords
- valentine's day,
- dessert,
- chocolate,
- cocktail,
- wine
recipes
Crab and Fennel Salad
The crunch and hint of licorice from a fennel bulb and fennel seeds have the magical effect of making crab taste more intensely like itself in this salad.
February 2007
- Keywords
- valentine's day,
- seafood
recipes
Filets Mignons with Spiced Butter, Glazed Artichokes, and Haricots Verts
An Eastern-inspired spiced butter makes filet mignon even juicier than usual.
February 2007
- Keywords
- valentine's day,
- beef,
- vegetable
recipes
Chocolate Truffle Tart
This tart has a creamy, almost puddinglike center. We used bittersweet chocolate so the ganache filling wouldn’t be too sweet.
February 2007
- Keywords
- valentine's day,
- dessert,
- pastry,
- chocolate
recipes
Chocolate Fondue with Candied Orange Peel, Raspberries, and Almond Macaroons
The perfect date dessert is one that’s interactive.
February 2007
- Keywords
- valentine's day,
- dessert,
- shelley wiseman,
- nuts,
- cookies


















