Do you want to start a podcast? The second I mentioned I was launching mine, my husband Mike immediately began to research audio equipment. In part, this was to be helpful, but it also provided an excuse to geek out on tech gear. He even asked Doug Berman, famed producer of NPR's … [Read more...] about Want to start a podcast? A guide to gear
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Sous Vide Steak vs. Grilled
Conventional Grilled Steak Sous Vide Steak Last night, our neighbor, Dr. Vince, invited us down for dinner. “We’re doing a competition,” Dr. Vince told Mike. “Sous vide steak vs. grilled." Dr. Vince For those unfamiliar, sous vide grew from the cannon of techniques … [Read more...] about Sous Vide Steak vs. Grilled
Why Is There Iodine in Table Salt and Is That a Bad Thing?
I was inspired by The Kitchen Counter Cooking School, but I was wondering why you're so against iodized table salt? Also, why is there iodine in table salt. Is this a bad thing? I've heard that people need a certain amount of iodine and it's impossible to get otherwise. Is … [Read more...] about Why Is There Iodine in Table Salt and Is That a Bad Thing?
How to Avoid Wasting Food
A couple of years ago, comedian John Oliver took to task the issue of food waste on an episode of This Week Tonight. It's a great primer on a serious problem. I find that my diligence on wasting food waned in the past year. At the start of the pandemic, I panic-shopped and … [Read more...] about How to Avoid Wasting Food
How to Outfit a Kitchen on a Budget or 14 Kitchen Essentials Every Cook Needs
What are kitchen essentials? People have been quite successful making food in the past centuries with little more than a pot, spoon, bowl, knife and cutting surface. Years ago, I started a guide for college students but I've expanded it to a list for anyone who is outfitting a … [Read more...] about How to Outfit a Kitchen on a Budget or 14 Kitchen Essentials Every Cook Needs
