I have been trying half-heartedly to organize my cooking, but I think it’s hopeless. If it wasn’t for my memory, which is better than good, I’d be screwed. Of course, maybe I am screwed and I just haven’t figured it out yet. That would be why my fridge is packed with science experiments. Why my [...]
April 2008
To create a bain marie, you need two pans: one large enough to contain a second, with enough room to allow hot water to be poured into the outside pan, surrounding the inside pan about half way up the side. The size of your pans depends on the size of your oven and the amount [...]
I’m convinced there’s nothing quite like being under the weather for four whole days to put myself behind in all the expectations I had of posting a series of savory recipes in a logical and timely manner. So much for best laid plans. But I’m raring to go now, and taking pity on you for [...]
We love Mexican food. But I’m the one that loves the heat the most. Not so much that I can’t taste the food, but enough to get my guys to say, “It’s spicy,” after they’ve taken only one bite. I generally tell them to suck it up and keep eating, that it’s an acquired taste [...]
One of my favorite things to do on a weekend morning is go to breakfast. It doesn’t matter where. Just the opportunity to get up and out on a gorgeous day to enjoy good food, company, and then go for a walk afterwards seems decadent at this time of year. My husband’s nearing the end [...]
