What makes something taste Italian or Cajun or Moroccan? Whether crafting vinaigrette, seasoning chicken, or developing a soup, understanding the flavors of ingredients that help to define various cuisines can be deeply useful. Every cuisine has its regional variations; Basque … [Read more...] about A Cheat Sheet to Flavor Profiles
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Tips on Freezing Meat, Cheese, Milk, Butter and Fish
Reader question: “I have bought far more meat and cheese than usual due to the pandemic and now I am worried about it going bad. Is freezing meat OK? What about butter and cheese? How long will it last?” – Rebecca, Orlando FL Answer: I have been teaching people cooking in … [Read more...] about Tips on Freezing Meat, Cheese, Milk, Butter and Fish
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 grandmother? You're canning like a maniac." "No, I am not becoming my … [Read more...] 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 cook can master. Why is it so important? Here’s an excerpt from The Kitchen … [Read more...] about How to Cut Up a Whole Chicken
How to Read a Nutritional Label
Andrew Wilder of the excellent site Eating Rules, developed a terrific .pdf that explains how to read a basic nutritional label that you can download for free. Also, see his excellent story on reading food labels on the AttuneFoods web site. Seattle-based nutritionist Beve … [Read more...] about How to Read a Nutritional Label
