Year: 2011
How to Poach
Poaching, cooking food in liquid, is usually reserved for foods that are delicate and cook quickly, like fish, fruit and eggs. Poached foods are typically submerged in the cooking liquid, like stock, wine or simple […]
Coconut Chicken & Shrimp Soup
I had the best Thai food of my life…in Paris…over the Thanksgiving holiday. Go figure, right? We’d spent the day strolling the rues, treated our daughter to a very hip art exhibit then headed out […]
Oats vs Groats
This is the story of an oat, an oat groat to be precise, and how it makes its way to your breakfast table. Oats vs Groats Oats are whole grains used in cereals, breads and […]
Baking Powder vs Baking Soda
Baking Powder vs Baking Soda – do you know the difference? Baking soda and baking powder both make baked goods rise. They each release gases that give muffins, breads and cakes a lift as they […]
How to Braise
Braising, cooking food over low heat in a flavorful liquid, is the perfect winter cooking technique. What’s cozier than a house filled with the delicious aroma of simmering meats and veggies? How to Braise: 1. […]