The Art of the Pantry – The Art of the Larder

April 4, 2018 by
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The Art of the Pantry: Save Time and Money with 150 Delicious Meals Using Everyday Ingredients by Claire Thomson was published in October of last year in the US, previously having been released as The Art of the Larder in the UK the month prior.  Personally, I prefer the word larder to pantry -  it is the anglophile in me. Larder… read more

Herbs by Judith Hann

April 3, 2018 by
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Good cooks know that herbs have a transformative power - they elevate an ordinary dish into something spectacular. Fresh herbs add vibrancy and not only incredible flavor but pops of color and enhance the aromatics of many dishes. Take rosemary for instance, garlic bread is wonderful but it becomes extraordinary with the slight essence of rosemary.  Judith Hann is an… read more

A conundrum for food critics (and cookbook lovers)

April 3, 2018 by
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  In response to the numerous chefs and restaurateurs who stand accused of sexual abuse and harassment, food critics have been reassessing their role in perpetuating the problem. Critics are struggling to balance the damage an omission can have on the lives of a restaurant's staff versus the damage wrought by praising the dining room of someone who has mistreated… read more

The Southern Cast Iron Cookbook & the Stargazer Cast Iron Skillet – A Perfect Match

April 2, 2018 by
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The Southern Cast Iron Cookbook: Comforting Family Recipes to Enjoy and Share by Elena Rosemond-Hoerr reflects the past and future of Southern Cooking. The author shares her heirloom recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation.  What's included in this title: 100 Southern recipes for staples and new classics along with beloved family stories of real Southern living.… read more

Find ways to use leftover Easter eggs

April 2, 2018 by
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  If you're among the millions of people who dyed a bunch of eggs to use as decoration for the Easter holiday, you are probably facing a conundrum of what to do with all of them now that Easter is behind us. Egg salad sandwiches and deviled eggs might work for some, but there a dozens of more interesting options.… read more

April Fool’s Day food pranks

April 1, 2018 by
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  Did you fall for an April Fools' Day prank today? Social media was full of fake stories, including Google Israel launching a "Hummus API", Burger King's ad for a Chocolate Whopper, Siggi's debuting a fermented shark yogurt, and Heinz hawking chocolate mayo in the UK. You can see a huge listing of April Fool's pranks at The Washington Post. Digging… read more
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