September Everyday Food

The September issue of Everyday Food is beginning to arrive in mailboxes! The first thing readers might notice is the change in the masthead, with a Martha head shot overlayed onto the standard EDF logo.

Inside, you'll find just what the cover promises with updated classics you can prepare at home. Also inside:

Happy Hour: Spicy Sweet Pretzel Mix
Wine Basics: Shopping the Wine Store
Sweet Favorites: Pecan Fudge Brownies
Kick it Up/Everyday with Emeril: The Ultimate Meatloaf

As with every issue of Everyday Food, you'll find many helpful hints, tips, cooking basics, as well as money and time saving recipes from the kitchens of Martha Stewart Living.

With the September issues hitting the newsstands in a matter of days, we're into my favorite magazine season!

Martha Stewart visits with Jim Cramer on CNBC

Check out this great visit from Martha Stewart on Jim Cramer's mid day show today. He's been full force supportive of MSLO in recent weeks. I'm glad to see Cramer came to his senses!

http://www.cnbc.com/id/15840232?video=824036240

Whatever, Martha!

Okay friends.. hang on to your hats for this news...

A new series will premiere on Fine Living Network (Mike, you might want to upgrade now..) on September 16th: "Whatever, Martha!" This new half hour comedy show, loosely based on the cult hit "Mystery Science Theater, 3000" will make mockery of Martha.

Alexis Stewart (Martha's daughter of course..) and Jennifer Koppelman-Hutt will host the half hour show. The two hosts will critique with what the network is calling "candid and often acerbic" language segments from the early 1990's version of the Martha Stewart Living television show.

Where did the idea come from? Martha herself. According to an article in the New York Times today, Martha came up with the idea for the show after watching "Mystery Science Theater, 3000" during a sleepless night. That series, which ran from the late 80's until 1999 delivered sarcastic commentary to old horror movies and quickly became a cult classic.

Read the entire New York Times article here.

Alexis and Jennifer are hosts of the very popular Sirius radio show, "Whatever," on Martha Stewart Living Radio, channel 112.

This new venture could be very good thing... or it could be very, very bad thing. None the less, it's a 'whatever thing.'

Eco-Tote

Alright Martha friends, you'll have to listen to Martha Stewart Living Radio (Sirius channel 112) because from time to time they are giving away these great Martha eco-totes! They look to hold a lot of groceries or other shopping items (supplies from Michaels, Wal-Mart, or Macy's?) and they are a great alternative to "paper or plastic" at the checkout! Listen, and you just might be able to get one! I know I'll be listening!

Got Corn?

Nothing says 'Summer' like corn. The sweet, tender goodness of corn can be enjoyed right off the cob, as a side dish or as a main course.

If you're looking for great recipes for the bountiful crop of corn in your garden (or at your local farm stand) log into marthastewart.com and get inspired! There, you'll find 35 incredible recipes to add to your recipe collection.

Here is a small sampling of the delicious corn recipes you'll find:

Tomatoes stuffed with corn salad

White-Cheddar corn chowder

Grilled chicken and corn lettuce wraps

Chilled corn and crab salad

As a member of marthastewart.com you can collect your favorite recipes, craft projects, gardening inspiration and many other informative 'how to' readings on your community page. By doing so, you'll never have to search again for a Martha Stewart favorite.

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Recipe Resources

While I have every magazine and every book ever published by Martha Stewart Living, I'm always looking for recipe resources. My recipe resources are probably not unlike your own: food websites and blogs, hand-me-down recipes from family members, television cooking shows, and word of mouth. If I find a good recipe resource, I add that resource to a series of binders I keep filled with recipes, hints, tips and the like. They may be hand written, photo copied, or downloads from a website. Each recipe is an inspiration to try something new, or try a new twist on an old classic. I love recipes.

I've touted the joys of the Beekman 1802 website from time to time here on this blog. One section of the blog that I've grown to really enjoy is the 'Learn' section. Most recently, there have been several great recipes with wonderful photos that take you on an inspiring food preparation journey. For instance, this weeks entry in the learn section, is crispy string beans with a lemon basil aioli. Delicious. Previously, there was an excellent recipe for Risi e Bisi which is a wonderful dish made with fresh peas (and was one of the best summertime dinners I've made this year!). From sour cherry pie to cooking with nettles - the Beekman learn website has become an excellent resource for great food inspiration. So much so, it now has it's own 'binder' in my recipe collection. (no pressure Josh and Brent.. but keep those recipes coming!)

Please take a few moments to visit Beekman Farm website and enjoy all it has to offer. Take your time when you visit... you're going to learn so many things.

Halloween Holiday Workshop 2008

Martha Stewart Living is ready for another holiday season with a series of on line workshops. The 2008 Halloween workshop kicks off on September 8 with great ideas for pumpkin carving, scaring up great snacks, and creating the spookiest decorations for the season.


To participate in the Halloween workshop, you need to be a member of marthastewart.com and sign up to receive the weekly emails. You can also sign up to receive the Halloween tip of the day. While signing up for the Halloween workshop, you can also sign up for the Thanksgiving and Christmas workshops as well.


The Halloween/Holiday season has started at Martha Stewart Living!

Maybe you think August is just a bit too early to begin thinking about Halloween; but Martha Stewart Crafts is ready with a brand new line of Halloween craft items!


Readers and viewers have always relied on Martha Stewart for inspiration when it comes to her favorite fun holiday, Halloween. This season, look no further than the wonderfully imaginative Martha Stewart Crafts Halloween product line. This year, the line includes decorations, food packaging, vintage inspired invitations and decor, and easy to use cupcake and cake stencils!


You can purchase your Halloween needs by visiting Martha Stewart Crafts or at your local Michaels craft store. Halloween items will begin shipping on August 8th!


Here are a couple of my favorites:

Glitter your own spooky Halloween chandelier kit

Paper pumpkin lanterns look festive hanging in any window

A vintage inspired paper and sticker assortment to make your own invitations or other Halloween crafts