We had been planning a mid-week wine tasting adventure in Napa with friends. What better way to spend an afternoon away from work than sipping good wine and enjoying good company? On previous Napa trips we had talked about dining at...
I have a few pieces that I use regularly. A 2-qt saute pan, a 1-qt saucier pan, a 2-qt sauce pan, a small non-stick fry pan (for eggs mostly), and a large roaster. I also have a grill pan, but I don't use it much.
I was about to suggest that justfryit check out the Bouchon cookbook from the library to see Thomas Keller's roast chicken recipe. It seems that keller gave Epicurious permission to post his recipe... the very one you linked. :)
For a good lunch, ask some of the local shop owners for a good place to get "plate lunch". It's semi-fast food, which is usually some rice, potato salad, and a meat (chicken katsu and kalua pig are two of my favorites). These...
That's an interesting observation. Until I read that, I didn't stop to consider that I approach tipping in a similar way as your husband. Thank you for triggering the realization.
I, too, loved Soul of a Chef.
I think the author was a bit opinionated about whether cooking is craft or art. The narrative would have been better served by letting the annecdotes speak for themselves and letting the reader draw...
I like that the Food Network exists, but I find that "Good Eats" is the only show I try to catch.
PBS occasionally runs episodes of the "Great Chefs" series, which is far more informative and interesting than much...
Many VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) posts have kitchens. The one my father-in-law frequents has a serviceable kitchen, and they've been known to rent out their hall and kitchen space. If you haven't already, try talking with the VFWs in...
