Last week, our dear friend Henry came home from rehab following surgery and intense radiation treatment for tonsil cancer. Even weeks later, he was still limited to liquids, either that he could drink or put into a feeding tube. I asked if he craved anything. “Not really, I can’t … [Read more...] about Recipe: How to make bone broth
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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
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 what Goldstein did. After spending time in the Soviet Union, she fell in love … [Read more...] about Season 1: Episode 3 – Darra Goldstein
What’s in your fridge?
For The Kitchen Counter Cooking School, my friend Lisa and I spent a lot of time with other people's kitchens. There's something deeply intimate about what's lurks in the fridges, freezers and cupboards of strangers. As the site TrendCentral.com notes, the interiors of fridges … [Read more...] about What’s in your fridge?
How to do a Comparative Tasting and Why You Should
Salt to taste. If you've ever read a recipe, you've probably seen that line. Though common, it's also a common source of confusion for home cooks. "Whose taste?" some ask. The answer, your taste, often leads to more questioning: "What is my taste?" or "What if my taster's no … [Read more...] about How to do a Comparative Tasting and Why You Should
