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Star Trek Knife Review

June 18, 2010 (Updated March 20, 2014) by Drew Kime

Last week I showed a picture of this new knife I got from Lamson & Goodnow's "Lamsonsharp PRO" line. I've had a week to play with it now, so I can tell you what I think about it. What does "Pro" mean? First, I need to explain something about "Pro" tools: Usually if they have to tell you it's the pro line, it's not something you'll see professionals using. This is just as true of power tools as it is kitchen tools, by the way. For instance I love my KitchenAid stand mixer. But if you go … [Read more...]

How To Make Cocanes

June 17, 2010 (Updated March 20, 2014) by Drew Kime

Dessert Ohio State Grange Cook Book, recipe card

You never know what you're going to find when you look through really old cookbooks. This time the recipe is pretty normal ... but the name. Are you kidding me? Did they not know what that sounded like? If you don't believe me, here's a picture of the original recipe in the Ohio State Grange cookbook. Name aside, how are they? I like them, but you should understand that I don't like things as sweet as most people seem to. That's why I rarely eat candy or pastries. When someone brings … [Read more...]

Free Range Chicken: Promise or Inside Joke?

June 16, 2010 (Updated March 28, 2014) by Drew Kime

Fowl activism, Undieting

When you see "free range chicken" on the label, do you think that means they grew up outside -- like in that picture above -- then came home to a roost each night? That's sure what it sounds like, isn't it? Well ... not quite. … [Read more...]

How To Make Pineapple Drop Cookies

June 15, 2010 (Updated March 20, 2014) by Drew Kime

Dessert Ohio State Grange Cook Book, recipe card

If you've been following since August of 2008*, you might remember me saying that the bruschetta pizza disappeared before I was able to get any. These pineapple cookies must have been even better, because I never even got the photo of them after coming out of the oven before they got snarfed up. UPDATE: Obviously that's the right picture now. So if this looks familiar, yes you saw it last week. They looked just about like snickerdoodles, and tasted sort of like a sugar cookie, but with a … [Read more...]

The Star Trek Kitchen Knife

June 11, 2010 (Updated March 20, 2014) by Drew Kime

Uncategorized Undieting

I got a new toy The fine folks at Lamson & Goodnow sent me a review sample of their walnut handle chef knife, but unfortunately I didn't get it until late yesterday, after I had already made dinner. This matters because everything I show on this site was made for us to eat. I don't make it just for the pictures. Before I even get to practical issues, I absolutely love that this looks like something out of Star Trek. … [Read more...]