I have one word to sum up 2020 and 2021 - Kuchisabishii. It's Japanese for "eating when you’re not hungry but you eat because your mouth is lonely." My mouth got so lonely so often that I gained 20 … Continue reading » about What’s Your Resolution for 2022?
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Recipe: Mom’s Cranberry Bread
Gently warmed and slathered with butter, this cranberry bread tastes like Christmas morning to me. The flavor is sweet yet tart, and the look beautiful thanks to the cranberries studded throughout. My … Continue reading » about Recipe: Mom’s Cranberry Bread
Recipe: Easy Peppermint Bark
There's a reason why I love peppermint bark that begins with a confession: I don't like chocolate. I don't loathe it, I just don't love it. This news always takes people by surprise. Somehow by the … Continue reading » about Recipe: Easy Peppermint Bark
Hungry for Words Podcast
Season 1: Episode 1 – Alex Prud’homme
In my first podcast episode, I chatted with Alex Prud'homme, the great-nephew of the late great Julia Child. Alex has an amazing background and is a highly regarded journalist and writer in his own … Listen to the Podcast » about Season 1: Episode 1 – Alex Prud’homme
Cooking Basics
Recipe: How to Make Basic Chicken Stock
by Kathleen Flinn Learning to make stock is a kitchen fundamental. Given that a quart of stock averages $2.25 in the supermarket, it's a worthwhile investment to learn to make it on your own. This is … Continue reading » about Recipe: How to Make Basic Chicken Stock
Fish: Buying Basics
Story by Kathleen Flinn A couple years ago, I attended a screening event of the beautiful, fascinating and depressing documentary The End of the Line. The film illustrates the message and research … Continue reading » about Fish: Buying Basics
A Cheat Sheet to Flavor Profiles
What makes something taste Italian or Cajun or Moroccan? Here's a quick guide to understanding flavor profiles and how ingredients work together to define various cuisines. What is a flavor profile, … Continue reading » about A Cheat Sheet to Flavor Profiles
