Simple chicken adobo

These little experiments really are teaching me about the essential flavors of chicken adobo.  At its heart the sauce is about salt, vinegar, and black pepper. I liked this version.  My wife liked it too.  One issue I have is…

How to choose a set of mixing bowls

Believe it or not, I’ve noticed the difference in my kitchen from choosing the right set.  Things are neater.  I never feel like I’m short on equipment.  I’m more inclined to cook more involved recipes. Material: Two obvious choices are…

Sourdough pancakes

This may be the easiest way to use discards.  This also works out for me because my wife really likes pancakes. As usual, leaven both sours and rises the batter. However, a chemical leavener is necessary to finish the pancake,…

Caring for a sourdough starter

Once you’ve revived or cultivated a starter, the next job is to keep it in good health.  I mean health in the literal sense.  A starter is a collection of organisms.  Maintaining a starter means encouraging the continued growth of…