My seedlings are now out in the world.
Month: June 2013
Kale Chips
I guess when talking about recipes, it’s a bit of a faux pas to talk about ingredients which are not in season. It probably conveys some sort of ignorance about your ingredients, and for those of us with access to…
Think outside the cup
With all the recent hype surrounding cronuts, doissants, and all that sweet rubbish, I’ve been thinking about the fine line between innovation and fads.
A new data point in the culinary rivalry between Italy and France
There exists a claim that the Italian Catherine de Medici was somehow responsible for French cuisine. I’m sure it would bring many Italians great delight if proof emerged that this was true. Unsurprisingly the claim is disputed and, to my…
Chard and beet greens
A few words on my current favorite.
Teamwork! Nut such a bad idea.
Basics: Cooking with Oil
When we were talking about Cooking with Water, one of the major advantages we talked about was the ability to maintain a constant cooking temperature because of water’s boiling point at 212oF (100oC). This can also be a limitation in…