CookShelfTrue or false: to make pasta you need to have a large kettle of boiling water, about 6 quarts per pound of pasta. For decades most people would have said "true", but people are turning to a newer way of cooking pasta…
NPR published a bewildering (to me) story today. It profiled shoppers who were seemingly ashamed to shop at Aldi and other low-priced grocery stores. The premise was that due to "economic pressures and frustrations"…
We start out this week's news with a couple of gardening tips. First, there is a surefire companion plant that can help maximize your cucumber (and other curcurbit) harvest: nasturtiums. Because nasturtiums have…
Protein is everywhere these days, as every food product imaginable is touting a protein-enhanced version or providing its protein bonafides. This comes at a time when animal protein is becoming increasingly expensive,…
Yesterday the James Beard Foundation announced its 2026 Media Awards Nominees. “We’re honored to announce this year’s James Beard Media Awards nominees—exceptional storytellers who are shaping how we understand the…
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Potato chips/crisps are a beloved snack the world over. While the concept of this mainstay item is simple - thinly slice potatoes and fry them in oil - there is a lot of science behind them. One aspect of this is in the…
For most home cooks, lobsters and other shellfish purchased live may be the only creatures we dispatch ourselves prior to cooking. There's been debate about the best, most humane way to kill lobsters, with many chefs…
Radio Cherry Bombe has a new miniseries debuting this week called “The New Home” which will feature conversations with women about their lives, kitchens, and inspiring careers. They are kicking off the series with Donna…
While Cinco de Mayo is a relatively minor historical anniversary in Mexico, in the U.S. it has become a much larger celebration. The date commemorates the Mexican Army’s victory over the French Empire at the first…
The winners of the Fortnum & Mason Food and Drink Awards 2026 were announced at a ceremony April 30 hosted by Andi Oliver and Angela Hartnett OBE, held at The Royal Exchange, London. This was the 14th annual Awards,…
I have the majority of my cookbook collection on five bookshelves all in one room. The other day I had the urge to rearrange the room (it's a spare bedroom), so everything got a deep clean and each book was taken off…
