How To Cook Like Your Grandmother
A Guide to Cooking with Real Food the Way Your Grandma Used to
That right there is a stain-resistant, skid-proof, padded mat that Jenn got me for Valentine's Day. If I'm going to spend so much time in front of the stove, I should be a bit safer and more comfortable. She totally gets me. Hmm, I wonder if we can do the entire kitchen in those things ... … [Read more...]
I've got a quick one here from Larry, the Keep It Simple Engineer. He's the same guy who did the sourdough bread recipe. Today he shows how easy it is to make your own yogurt. Take it away, Larry. … [Read more...]
I'm going to just come right out and admit it: I don't like macaroons. I don't like coconut all that much, and I like almond extract even less. (But I love almonds ... go figure.) But it's not always all about what I want. My wife loves macaroons. I think it comes from fond childhood memories of the Girl Scout Samoas. But whatever the reason, I've chosen to overlook this obvious character flaw. That's why I agreed that, in honor of Valentine's Day, we'd go ahead and make them anyway. And … [Read more...]
Ginger or Maryanne? Duh, Maryanne of course! Gingham halters and short-shorts, what's not to like? Ahem. … [Read more...]
Baking or frying cheese usually brings out a much stronger flavor than the raw cheese has. That's why the Asiago cheese crisps made a plain roast beef sandwich something special. With a little care, frying also lets you play Willie Wonka, and make edible salad bowls out of parmigiano reggiano. … [Read more...]
