A California law known as the Direct Marketing Act was passed in 1978 and in so doing the seeds that helped to usher the revival of the farmers markets from sea to shining sea were sown. This law … [more]
My wife claims that I only got engaged so that we could register for all kinds of nifty cooking tools. There’s some truth to her argument. I mean had I known that in exchange for uttering three … [more]
Prosciutto cotto is Italian for cooked ham and refers to cured ham taken from the pig’s hindquarters. Traditionally it is eaten as thin slices wrapped around breadsticks or melon. It can also be … [more]
Made famous by a Jewish baker in Vienna in 1680s who presented them to the king in honor of his victory over the Turks. The bagel derives its name from the Yiddish word bugel, which describes a round … [more]
When roasting, grilling or barbequing or otherwise cooking meat, you want to let the meat sit for at least five minutes after you remove it from the heat, because it is going to keep cooking. Once … [more]
Spit-roasting or rotisserie cooking is a form of roasting by slowly rotating meat or chicken in front of or over a fire. The meat or chicken is placed on a metal spit. Common when all cooking was … [more]
Seasoning a pan correctly in effect makes it non-stick without using all those nasty chemicals. Reactive cookware made out of cast iron needs to be seasoned to create a protective barrier (carbon) … [more]
So you either sprung the big bucks for a high-end grill with a rotisserie attachment or you figured out that you could buy a darn good cheap one that fits on your kitchen counter. Either way you are … [more]
Reactive pans are made from materials that chemically react with acidic foods. The reaction can cause the foods to absorb a metallic taste and also to discolor. Basically when reactive pans are … [more]
This anise-flavored step-child of absinthe has a number of variations and names based upon both region and slight alterations in the manufacturers’ recipes. A pastis is typically served in two … [more]
There is nothing quite like a Bloody Mary the morning after the night before or, indeed, on any morning. My favourite occasion for a Bloody Mary is Christmas morning. I find it takes the edge off the … [more]
Silicone mats are excellent for baking. They can make any baking sheet non-stick and help distribute the heat evenly. Better yet, you don’t need to butter your pan and they are reusable. When … [more]
This dish is as simple as it is delicious. It’s so damn good that a friend whose in-laws are avocado farmers asked for the recipe. That’s no small deal as her in-laws are very proud of their … [more]
People ask me all the time why their cookies run flat when they bake them. The answer is easy. They are skipping a critical step which is to let the dough cool in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes … [more]
A whisk is a kitchen utensil used to blend ingredients together. Most whisks have either a metal or wooden handle with wire loops attached. They can be divided into three categories: 1) Balloon Whisk … [more]
I figured out how to make this holiday treat via trial and error and honestly even the errors were delicious. Better yet when you use the deep-fryer they absorb a fraction of the oil compared to pan … [more]
The very way we define the fabric of our society has been ripped apart. It seems to me that we are so busy chasing our dreams and trying to manufacture dreams for our children that we have forgotten … [more]
This dish requires a little bit of work, but trust me it’s worth it. My obsession began with a simple outing to our favorite Italian restaurant. I had always thought of linguine with clams as a … [more]
“What the hell do the British know about margaritas?” That was my first thought when my Welsh born brother-in-law offered to make the margaritas for my daughter’s second birthday party. … [more]
In Everyday Thai Cooking, Katie Chin—a chef hailed as the “Asian Rachel Ray” by her many fans—shares her recipe secrets along with tips, tools, and techniques that enable you to easily bring … [more]
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