Shakespeare's Birthday Beauty and More

OK, it's not really Shakespeare's birthday, but it is the day the Bard and his timeless words are commemorated. We like timeless here! And whose life can't use a little more romance and poetry?

By: Gerit Quealy

January 3, 2011

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Cooking with Shakespeare

"This night I hold an old accustom'd feast,
Whereto I have invited many a guest,
Such as I love..."

In Shakespeare's Kitchen, food historian Francine Segan has updated scores of Elizabethan recipes -- a deliciously retro change of pace. Aside from a few unusual ingredients (you can subsitute fruit-flavored vinegar for verjuice), everything is recognizable, and yet delightfully different. The Sweet Pea Puree is a refreshing way to serve an old standard, and the Fish Bisque with Chestnuts and Artichokes is a crowd-pleaser. GQ-tip: avoid the Renaissance Rice Balls (they're harder than they look), but everything else is exceptionally delicious!

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