Cooking en papillote (French for “parchment”) is a wildly overlooked method of cooking in America. It’s an easy method for a quick weeknight dinner that’s also elegant enough for guests. The smell … Continue reading » about Cooking in Parchment (video lesson)
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Cooking Basics
Vinaigrette Basics [video lesson]
Do you have so many bottles of vinaigrette in your fridge that when you open the door it sounds like wind chimes? Vinaigrette is one of the first things that any home cook should master for a couple … Continue reading » about Vinaigrette Basics [video lesson]
Recipe: Salade Niçoise
I first encountered Salade Niçoise in a most embarrassing way -- by reading about it in a cheap romance novel. The scene was typically evocative of a dime store read. A beautiful protagonist … Continue reading » about Recipe: Salade Niçoise
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
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
What I’m cooking right now
Recipe: Salmon cakes with avocado basil cream
If you live in Seattle, it’s required by state law to consume wild salmon during the summer. Or, at least it feels that way. Lately, I’ve been grilling more than we need in order to use the leftovers … Continue reading » about Recipe: Salmon cakes with avocado basil cream
Recipe: Bluefish with Grapefruit and Mustard
Mustard and grapefruit did not immediately hit me as a killer fish marinade. But my chef friend Ted, visiting us in Florida from Seattle, insisted it would be great, especially since we had a supply … Continue reading » about Recipe: Bluefish with Grapefruit and Mustard
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