Go ahead. Impress people. Tell them you're making coq au vin. It's just chicken braised in wine, thus making it fabulous. In its original French inception, the coq referred to a rooster, typically … Continue reading » about Recipe: Coq au vin
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Cooking Basics
How to Make No-Knead Artisan Bread [Video Lesson]
Making your own bread sounds like a laborious undertaking. But with this savvy recipe from Jeff Hertzberg and Zoë François, the authors of Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day, you'll find that it … Continue reading » about How to Make No-Knead Artisan Bread [Video Lesson]
Recipe: Simple Scones for the Baking Challenged
For years, my sister, Sandy, has been working to develop the perfect scone. It’s a mission to satisfy a taste of home for her mother-in-law, Nora, a gentle woman born and raised in Ireland. Now … Continue reading » about Recipe: Simple Scones for the Baking Challenged
Hungry for Words Podcast
Season 2 Episode 2: Michael Harlan Turkel
Like a lot of people, I thought there were limited "flavors" of vinegar: white wine, red wine, apple cider, balsamic and white distilled. The latter I used for household cleaning or to put in our HVAC … Listen to the Podcast » about Season 2 Episode 2: Michael Harlan Turkel
Season 2: Ep 1 – Alana Chernilla
Alana at home Before you listen to this podcast, please know I have a confession. I have long been a fan of Eating from the Ground Up, the no-nonsense love-your-garden blog by Alana Chernilla. I … Listen to the Podcast » about Season 2: Ep 1 – Alana Chernilla
Cooking on a budget
Recipe: Risotto 101
Question: I am looking for good, super flexible budget-friendly things to cook while sheltering at home. A friend mentioned risotto. My store was sold out of the usual rice to make it. Can I make it … Continue reading » about Recipe: Risotto 101
Recipe: Pasta with olives, tomatoes and tuna
This is a cheap and easy meal to craft from pantry staples. The tuna bumps up the protein quotient, but it's optional. You can use fresh or canned tomatoes, but if you use the latter, be sure to drain … Continue reading » about Recipe: Pasta with olives, tomatoes and tuna
