CookShelfIt can be a challenge to write a blog that is read by people all over the world. When it's blistering hot in one hemisphere, the other is dreading the next winter storm. There are a few foods that transcend the seasons,…
It's that time of the week for a review of the items I found interesting over the past several days that did not warrant an entire post. Few things are better than a fresh loaf of artisan bread. The cracking of the…
Although I am far from being a 'zero waster', I do attempt to use up all of the food I buy. As I investigate ways to use every scrap (using the EYB Library, of course), I am continually amazed by the number of things I…
After you've been collecting cookbooks and other food-related books, you tend to develop a fondness for certain writers and seek out their books. While favorite authors are awesome, it is nice to find new voices to add…
I must admit to having an aversion to lentils. This is probably due to the fact that as a young vegetarian who was a rubbish cook, I ate far too many bland dishes of underseasoned, mushy legumes. If only I had known…
You may be familiar with Melissa Hamilton and Christopher Hirsheimer from their many Canal House cookbooks. After over a decade of writing gorgeous, seasonally-inspired and highly-regarded books, the paid has decided to…
Have you ever wondered why pounds is abbreviated as 'lbs' and ounces as 'oz'? Although I only thought about it in passing, it's something that has puzzled me for years. Southern Living has cleared up the mystery for us,…
When we list up-and-coming food trends, most of the time the honors go to 'exotic' fruits, vegetables, or cuisines that are gaining recognition outside of the native areas. Pantry and refrigerator staples are rarely…
I've got a kitchen full of tools and equipment that were specially designed for cooking. From mixers to spatulas to cake decorating tips, these tools belonged in the kitchen from the moment they were conceived. But some…
It used to be relatively easy to isolate food from politics. You could fine tune your Twitter feed and Facebook notifications to only show images of gorgeous dishes or links to new recipes. In recent months, however,…
The story of immigration is as old as human history. Stories about dangerous ocean crossings, perilous overland treks, navigating in a strange land, or learning a new language resonate because so many of us have…
Tonight was National Night Out/Nite to Unite, an annual community-building campaign in the US. It is designed to bring neighbors together and also to promote relationships between community members and law enforcement.…
