Love the Cook and Co. Newsletter - Cape May and Stone Harbor, NJ

<body onload="dynAnimation()"> <table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" width="455" style="border-collapse: collapse" bordercolor="#111111"> <tr> <td valign="top"> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse" bordercolor="#111111" width="200" height="23"> <tr> <td width="100%"> <p dynamicanimation="fpAnimflyCornerFP1" id="fpAnimflyCornerFP1" style="position: relative !important; visibility: hidden" language="Javascript1.2"><span lang="en-us"><b><a href="Default-newsletter.htm">Newsletter</a></b></span><b><font color="#B30000"> </font> -<span lang="en-us"> </span>Spring 2003</b></p> </td> </tr> </table> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse" bordercolor="#111111"> <tr> <td><img border="0" src="images/bar-thin.jpg" width="240" height="12"></td> </tr> </table> <p><font color="#B30000"><b>Not Your Run of the Mill</b></font></p> <p>Peppercorns are the seed berries of the Piper nigrum vine originating on the Malabar coast of India. Known as the King of Spices and the Master Spice, peppercorns are not only the oldest used spice, but also the most widely used, accounting for one-fourth of the world's spice trade. </p> <p>Pepper is available ground, coarsely-ground, cracked, and as whole peppercorns.  </td> <td valign="top"> <table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" bordercolor="#FFFFFF" bordercolorlight="#001D51" bordercolordark="#99CCFF" style="border-collapse: collapse"> <tr> <td> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" width="200" style="border-collapse: collapse" bordercolor="#111111"> <tr> <td valign="top" colspan="2" align="center"> <table border="1" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" bordercolorlight="#111111" style="border-collapse: collapse" bordercolor="#FFFFFF" bordercolordark="#99CCFF" width="100%"> <tr> <td bgcolor="#99CCFF"><b>Headlines:</b></td> </tr> <tr> <td><font color="#990000"> <span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: 11pt">Scroll through our Newsletter <br> or select a Headline</span></font></td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"> <img border="0" src="images/heart-sm-white.jpg" width="25" height="25"></td> <td><a href="#Peppercorn Dip"> <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-weight:700">Peppercorn Dip</span></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"> <img border="0" src="images/heart-sm-white.jpg" width="25" height="25"></td> <td><a href="#Pick a Perfect Pepper"> <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-weight:700">Pick a Perfect Pepper</span></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"> <img border="0" src="images/heart-sm-white.jpg" width="25" height="25"></td> <td> <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-weight:700"> <a href="#Like Butter">It's Like Butter</a></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"> <img border="0" src="images/heart-sm-white.jpg" width="25" height="25"></td> <td><a href="#Are you Worth your Salt?"> <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-weight:700">Are you Worth your Salt?</span></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"> <img border="0" src="images/heart-sm-white.jpg" width="25" height="25"></td> <td> <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-weight:700"> <a href="#Here Piggy Piggy">Here Piggy Piggy</a></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"> <img border="0" src="images/heart-sm-white.jpg" width="25" height="25"></td> <td><b><a href="#Top Ten"> <span style="font-size: 10pt">Top Ten List <br> </span></a><span style="font-size: 10pt">   </span></b></td> </tr> </table> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" bgcolor="#99CCFF" bordercolorlight="#001D51" style="border-collapse: collapse" bordercolor="#111111" bordercolordark="#99CCFF"> <tr> <td align="center" bordercolor="#99CCFF">    </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" width="455" style="border-collapse: collapse" bordercolor="#111111"> <tr> <td>  <br> The freshly ground whole peppercorns are the best choice as they hold their freshness, flavor, and essential oils longer.  <p>The taste is unmistakably more robust than ground pepper, which deteriorates with time and can become bitter. You'll never go back to simply shaking your salt and pepper once you use a mill! Here are some of our favorite brands:</p> <blockquote> <p><b>William Bounds LTD.:</b> The company was started in 1964 by William Bounds, a renowned inventor who wanted a better pepper mill. He patented an innovative 3-step adjusting ring and milling mechanism. The William Bounds milling mechanism works in a way that crushes rather than grinds the peppercorns. Because of this unique design-where metal is not grinding metal, as with other competitive grinders-William Bounds has not had to replace a single mill due to wear in its 36-year history.</p> <p><b>Olde Thompson: </b>Olde Thompson is the largest manufacturer of pepper mills in the world, selling over 2,000,000 mills a year. They offer a complete range of salt and pepper mills and accessories in a variety of materials: plastics, woods in various finishes, metals, etc. Designed for commercial use, each mill is assembled by sonic welding - eliminating screws which can come loose in long-term use. The ceramic grinding mechanism is fully adjustable from a coarse to a fine grind. Each product carries a lifetime guarantee.</p> <p><b>Chef'n:</b> We love the fun and efficient Dual Salt & Pepper Grinder. It delivers quick bursts of spice with very little effort. Simply twist the handle to select salt or pepper and squeeze. The unique shape and easy-to-squeeze handles make the Dual Grinder the world's most innovative salt and pepper grinder.</p> </blockquote> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#top" onmouseover="document['fpAnimswapImgFP14'].imgRolln=document['fpAnimswapImgFP14'].src;document['fpAnimswapImgFP14'].src=document['fpAnimswapImgFP14'].lowsrc;" onmouseout="document['fpAnimswapImgFP14'].src=document['fpAnimswapImgFP14'].imgRolln"> <img border="0" src="images/arrow-b-off.jpg" id="fpAnimswapImgFP14" name="fpAnimswapImgFP14" dynamicanimation="fpAnimswapImgFP14" lowsrc="images/arrow-b-on.jpg" width="102" height="35"></a> </td> </tr> </table> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="455" style="border-collapse: collapse" bordercolor="#111111"> <tr> <td height="21"> <img border="0" src="images/bar-thin.jpg" width="100%" height="12"></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font color="#B30000"><b><a name="Peppercorn Dip">Peppercorn Dip</a> </b></font> <blockquote> <p>1 tablespoon dried green peppercorns<br> 8 ounces reduced calorie cream cheese<br> 3 tablespoons skim milk<br> 1 tablespoon lemon juice<br> 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder</p> </blockquote> <p>Crush peppercorns and combine with cream cheese, milk, lemon juice, and garlic powder. Beat with an electric mixer using medium speed until smooth. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve with assorted raw vegetable dippers. Makes 10 servings.<br>    </td> </tr> <tr> <td height="31"> <a href="#top" onmouseover="document['fpAnimswapImgFP15'].imgRolln=document['fpAnimswapImgFP15'].src;document['fpAnimswapImgFP15'].src=document['fpAnimswapImgFP15'].lowsrc;" onmouseout="document['fpAnimswapImgFP15'].src=document['fpAnimswapImgFP15'].imgRolln"> <img border="0" src="images/arrow-b-off.jpg" id="fpAnimswapImgFP15" name="fpAnimswapImgFP15" dynamicanimation="fpAnimswapImgFP15" lowsrc="images/arrow-b-on.jpg" width="102" height="35"></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td height="21"> <img border="0" src="images/bar-thin.jpg" width="100%" height="12"></td> </tr> <tr> <td><b><font color="#B30000"><a name="Pick a Perfect Pepper">Pick a Perfect Pepper</a> </font></b> <p>Don't fill your grinder with run-of-the mill pepper. We love these unique pepper blends.</p> <blockquote> <p><b>Pepper Supreme:</b> A special blend of the world's finest peppers (Tellichery Black, Muntok White, Green and Pink peppercorns). Perfect to spice up any dish.</p> <p><b>Sarawak Black:</b> Fruit aroma, relatively mild with a delicate taste</p> <p><b>Royal Melange: </b>A royal wedding of the world's most magnificent peppercorns, blended to create the aristocracy of taste.</p> <p><b>Fresh Pepper Rose:</b> A delicate, fruity, spicy flavor perfect for sauces, salads, and seafood.</p> <p><b>Brazillian Green: </b>The cornerstone of French cuisine. A sharp, tangy flavor that gives an exceptional bite to entrees of meat or poultry.</p> <p><b>Tellichery Pepper:</b> Recognized as the finest quality pepper in the world, Tellichery peppercorns from western India are the largest and most aromatic of the peppers.</p> </blockquote> </td> </tr> <tr> <td height="31"> <a href="#top" onmouseover="document['fpAnimswapImgFP16'].imgRolln=document['fpAnimswapImgFP16'].src;document['fpAnimswapImgFP16'].src=document['fpAnimswapImgFP16'].lowsrc;" onmouseout="document['fpAnimswapImgFP16'].src=document['fpAnimswapImgFP16'].imgRolln"> <img border="0" src="images/arrow-b-off.jpg" id="fpAnimswapImgFP16" name="fpAnimswapImgFP16" dynamicanimation="fpAnimswapImgFP16" lowsrc="images/arrow-b-on.jpg" width="102" height="35"></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td height="21"> <img border="0" src="images/bar-thin.jpg" width="100%" height="12"></td> </tr> <tr> <td><b><font color="#B30000">It's <a name="Like Butter"> Like Butter</a></font></b> <p>Tired of rock hard butter? We've got a few solutions that allow you to keep butter on your counter for up to a month and eliminate the worry of spoilage.</p> <blockquote> <p><b>Butter Boat:</b> The newest way to hold a butter stick. Simply fill outer shell with cold water, place one stick of butter in the liner, and place the liner inside the shell. Butter never comes in contact with water, thus avoiding contamination and spoilage. $24.99</p> <p><b>Butter Bell:</b> Based on an old European container, the Butter Bell looks great on your modern counter. The top of the bell becomes a serving container for your butter, and you can even rest your butter knife on its ledge. $21.99-$23.99</p> <p><b>Side Server:</b> A beautiful way to serve and keep hots (like gravy) hot and colds (like dip) cold. Comes with a lid, gravy spoon, dip scoop, and cork trivet.<br> The perfect hostess or shower gift. $29.95.</p> </blockquote> </td> </tr> <tr> <td height="31"> <a href="#top" onmouseover="document['fpAnimswapImgFP17'].imgRolln=document['fpAnimswapImgFP17'].src;document['fpAnimswapImgFP17'].src=document['fpAnimswapImgFP17'].lowsrc;" onmouseout="document['fpAnimswapImgFP17'].src=document['fpAnimswapImgFP17'].imgRolln"> <img border="0" src="images/arrow-b-off.jpg" id="fpAnimswapImgFP17" name="fpAnimswapImgFP17" dynamicanimation="fpAnimswapImgFP17" lowsrc="images/arrow-b-on.jpg" width="102" height="35"></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td height="21"> <img border="0" src="images/bar-thin.jpg" width="100%" height="12"></td> </tr> <tr> <td><b><font color="#B30000"><a name="Are you Worth your Salt?">Are you Worth your Salt?</a> </font></b> <p>Since the 1980s sea salts have risen to gourmet status. Sea salt is different than table or kosher salt, both of which are predominantly sodium chloride mined from salt deposits. Sea salt is distilled from the ocean, an expensive process, and contains other salts as well as trace minerals and organic micro components that give it color, mellowness, and greater complexity. Sea salts are highly prized by professional chefs and serious cooks and are popular among the health-conscious because they contain none of the anti-caking chemicals and additives typically used in table salt. Love the Cook carries an array of these varietal sea salts naturally harvested from around the globe.</p> <blockquote> <p><b>Grey salt </b>(sometimes sold as sel gris) is organic sea salt from the coastal area of Gu�rande, Brittany, France. The salt is "moist" and unrefined and ranges in hue from grey to pink to purple. Grey salt is the least processed and most "natural" product. The crystals melt slowly on the tongue, leaving traces of sweetness on the finish unlike the acrid tang of table salt. It is excellent for cooking. Use it in bread making, or sprinkle some on your roasts or grilled meats after you sear them.</p> <p><b>Fleur de Sel</b> is considered the caviar of sea salts. Fleur de sel is an off-white salt with moist, lacy flakes and a gently sweet flavor that especially complements raw vegetables and salads. Its rounded flavor enhances food like no other seasoning. Use it to finish fine cuts of grilled meat and fish, and watch it sparkle on a platter of grilled veggies.</p> <p><b>Hawaiian red salt</b> is not quite red-it's more a bright orange. A natural red clay called "Alaea" is added to the salt and gives it its distinctive pink color. Red salt has a mellow, almost fruity taste with slight peppery notes and a sweet finish. Chefs across the country are using red salt in meat and seafood rubs to add color and flavor to finished dishes.</p> </blockquote> </td> </tr> <tr> <td height="31"> <a href="#top" onmouseover="document['fpAnimswapImgFP18'].imgRolln=document['fpAnimswapImgFP18'].src;document['fpAnimswapImgFP18'].src=document['fpAnimswapImgFP18'].lowsrc;" onmouseout="document['fpAnimswapImgFP18'].src=document['fpAnimswapImgFP18'].imgRolln"> <img border="0" src="images/arrow-b-off.jpg" id="fpAnimswapImgFP18" name="fpAnimswapImgFP18" dynamicanimation="fpAnimswapImgFP18" lowsrc="images/arrow-b-on.jpg" width="102" height="35"></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td height="21"> <img border="0" src="images/bar-thin.jpg" width="100%" height="12"></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <b><font color="#B30000"><a name="Here Piggy Piggy">Here Piggy Piggy</a> </font></b> <p>In olden times, the English kept their salt in earthenware containers with a particularly distinctive shape. The jars, known as "salt pigs," have a small knob for carrying and a large hooded opening resembling the snout of a pig. The piggy is made of ceramic, which wicks away moisture and keeps the salt fresh. We suggest you keep your salt pig or our new salt boxes on your stove so you can share the convenience enjoyed by cooks of yesteryear.<br>    </td> </tr> <tr> <td height="31"> <a href="#top" onmouseover="document['fpAnimswapImgFP19'].imgRolln=document['fpAnimswapImgFP19'].src;document['fpAnimswapImgFP19'].src=document['fpAnimswapImgFP19'].lowsrc;" onmouseout="document['fpAnimswapImgFP19'].src=document['fpAnimswapImgFP19'].imgRolln"> <img border="0" src="images/arrow-b-off.jpg" id="fpAnimswapImgFP19" name="fpAnimswapImgFP19" dynamicanimation="fpAnimswapImgFP19" lowsrc="images/arrow-b-on.jpg" width="102" height="35"></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td height="21"> <img border="0" src="images/bar-thin.jpg" width="100%" height="12"></td> </tr> <tr> <td><font color="#B30000"><b><a name="Top Ten">Top Ten</a> List</b> </font> <p>Accurate measuring tools are essential for successful cooking and baking. Do your tools measure up? If not, stock up on these favorites.</p> <blockquote> <table border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="right"><b>1.</b></td> <td valign="top">Amco graduated stainless steel spoons ($9.99 - $11.99)</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" align="right"><b>2.</b></td> <td valign="top">Stainless steel graduated dry ingredient cups by Amco ($19.99)</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" align="right"><b>3.</b></td> <td valign="top">Oxo angled measuring cups for liquids ($5.99 - $7.99)</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" align="right"><b>4.</b></td> <td valign="top">Taylor classic instant read thermometer or professional digital thermometer with easy read LCD ($12.99-$21.99)</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" align="right"><b>5.</b></td> <td valign="top">Taylor oven thermometer ($8.99)</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" align="right"><b>6.</b></td> <td valign="top">Taylor dishwasher-safe thermometer for frying, candy, and jelly. ($19.99)</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" align="right"><b>7.</b></td> <td valign="top">Timers: either novelty chef or egg ($7.99 - $10.99) or minute timer with classic dial</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" align="right"><b>8.</b></td> <td valign="top">Kitchen scale by Progressive ($12.99)</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" align="right"><b>9.</b></td> <td valign="top">Perfect "cup" coffee scoop ($4.99)</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" align="right"><b>10.</b></td> <td valign="top">Danescook "smidgen, pinch, and dash" measuring spoons ($2.79)</td> </tr> </table> </blockquote> </td> </tr> </table>   <blockquote> </blockquote> <div align="left"> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="461" style="border-collapse: collapse" bordercolor="#111111"> <tr> <td> </td> <td width="461"> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse" bordercolor="#111111" width="100%"> <tr> <td width="68%"> <span lang="en-us"><b>    <a target="_top" href="https://www.lovethecook.com/secure/sets/Default-spec-requests.htm">Can't find what you are looking for?</a></b></span></td> <td width="32%"><span lang="en-us"> </span><b><a href="https://www.lovethecook.com/scripts/cart32.exe/lovethecook-ItemList"><span lang="en-us">View My Account</span></a></b></td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td width="461"> <p align="center"><img border="0" src="images/bar.jpg" width="429" height="19"></td> </tr> <tr> <td>  </td> <td width="461"> <div align="center"> <center> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td width="432"> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tr> <td><a href="#top" onmouseover="document['fpAnimswapImgFP3'].imgRolln=document['fpAnimswapImgFP3'].src;document['fpAnimswapImgFP3'].src=document['fpAnimswapImgFP3'].lowsrc;" onmouseout="document['fpAnimswapImgFP3'].src=document['fpAnimswapImgFP3'].imgRolln"> <img border="0" src="images/arrow-b-off.jpg" id="fpAnimswapImgFP3" name="fpAnimswapImgFP3" dynamicanimation="fpAnimswapImgFP3" lowsrc="images/arrow-b-on.jpg" width="102" height="35"></a></td> <td align="center"> <img border="0" src="images/bot-ltc-script.jpg" width="149" height="49"></td> <td align="right"><a href="Default.htm" target="_top"> <img border="0" src="images/bot-home.jpg" width="102" height="35"></a></td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </center> </table> </div> </td> </tr> </table> </div> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse" bordercolor="#111111" width="459"> <tr> <td width="8"> </td> <td><p align="center"><span lang="en-us"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.washingtoninn.com/">The Washington Inn</a><br>  <font color="#B30000">    Fine Dining</font></span> </td> </tr> </table> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="461" style="border-collapse: collapse" bordercolor="#111111"> <tr> <td> <span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: 9pt" lang="en-us"><br>        </span> <p> <span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: 9pt" lang="en-us">      </span> </td> <td width="461"> <div align="center"> <center> <table border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse" bordercolor="#111111"> <tr> <td> <p align="center"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: 9pt">Last Updated: April 15, 2008. <br> Copyright<sup>�</sup> 2002  Love The Cook. 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