Do you have a shopping list of what the essentials are when stocking a pantry? I’m exactly the kind of person you wrote for: not a terribly bad cook, but unsure and insecure in the kitchen. I loved … Continue reading » about Reader Q&A: What do you consider essential pantry items?
Main Content
Tips on Freezing Cheese, Meat, Milk and Fish
Reader question: “I have bought far more meat and cheese than usual and now I am worried about it going bad. What can I freeze and how long will it last?” – Rebecca, Orlando FL Answer: I have been … Continue reading » about Tips on Freezing Cheese, Meat, Milk and Fish
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
The 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
Season 1: Episode 2 – Andrea Nguyen
In episode three of season 1, I talked with Andrea Nguyen, author of several books, including the classic Into The Vietnamese Kitchen. We talked for more than an hour and a half on a wide variety of … Listen to the Podcast » about Season 1: Episode 2 – Andrea Nguyen
Season 1: Episode 3 – Darra Goldstein
I've long been a fan of Darra Goldstein. After all, it takes guts to write a love letter of a cookbook to a country with which your own has been in a Cold War for decades. But in 1987, that's exactly … Listen to the Podcast » about Season 1: Episode 3 – Darra Goldstein
Cooking Basics
Recipe: Blueberry Jam Like My Grandpa Charles’
"Who are you?" Mike asked me last week. "What are you talking about?" I replied. He waved his hand over the counter and dozens of jars of canned jams, jellies and preserves. "Have you become your … Continue reading » about Recipe: Blueberry Jam Like My Grandpa Charles’
How to Cut Up a Whole Chicken
After reviewing dozens of videos on this subject, I decided to use this one by the wonderful Melissa Clark of The New York Times to demonstrate what's arguably one of the most valuable lessons a home … Continue reading » about How to Cut Up a Whole Chicken
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