I have one word to sum up the past few years - Kuchisabishii. It's Japanese for "eating when you’re not hungry but you eat because your mouth is lonely." My mouth would get so lonely starting in March 2020 so often that I gained 20 pounds of pandemic weight. Is there a word … [Read more...] about Eat Better and Waste Less Food in 2024
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Recipe: Easy, Versatile Lentil Soup
I fell in love with lentil soup out of a sense of obligation. On a cold winter day on an early trip to Paris, I stepped inside a small bistro to get out of a frigid winter mist. Why ever did I book a trip to France in January, I wondered? Shivering and cold, all I thought I … [Read more...] about Recipe: Easy, Versatile Lentil Soup
How to Make Vinaigrette [video lesson]
Do you have so many bottles of vinaigrette in your fridge that when you open the door it sounds like wind chimes? How to make vinaigrette is one of the first things that any home cook should master for a couple of reasons. It's expensive to buy and tends to be loaded with … [Read more...] about How to Make Vinaigrette [video lesson]
Roast Turkey Breast with No-Fuss Gravy
With so many people opting for smaller holiday meals this year, I wanted to share my foolproof method of roasting a turkey breast. I rarely roast a whole turkey. I usually break my turkeys down and cook the dark and white meat separately as they require different cooking … [Read more...] about Roast Turkey Breast with No-Fuss Gravy
Recipe: Easy Thai Curry
Thai curry sounds exotic and complicated, but in truth it's a quick meal for which you can keep the bulk of ingredients in your pantry or freezer, plus it’s a great option for using up leftovers. If you can't find curry paste in your supermarket, you can order a variety of … [Read more...] about Recipe: Easy Thai Curry
