CookShelfThe refrigerator is probably in the top 10 of inventions that have postively affected humankind. Being able to keep items cool dramatically slows down spoilage, allowing people to keep a wider variety of food (and…
Wan, bland tomatoes. Large, hard strawberries that are almost flavorless. Carrots that have crunch but little else. All of these and more line the shelves in supermarket produce sections, bred for many traits…
Tomatoes are almost certainly the most popular vegetable for home gardeners. I know plenty of people who plant only tomatoes, either in pots or in a small plot, because a sun-kissed tomato is divine compared to…
There’s a battle going on between between a small cookware company named Caraway and two large conglomerates that own popular cookware brands. In a lawsuit filed in February, Groupe SEB USA and Meyer allege that claims…
This week we learned that Carlo Petrini, who founded the Slow Food movement in Italy in 1986, died at age 76. Petrini started Slow Food to promote quality food and sustainability and to act as a counterbalance to the…
Separating the yolks from the whites to make custards, meringues, or other dishes that use only one part of the egg is a kitchen task that can easily become annoying. Breaking the yolk before you get the whites into a…
This weekend is a holiday in the US that marks the unofficial start to summer. People will be firing up their grills and enjoying the warm spring weather. Family reunions, ball games, and other outdoor activities mean…
With each year that passes, beans seem to be getting hotter. Back in 2024 I wrote about how beans were getting a glow-up, and their rise in popularity has continued unabated. As NPR explains, today bean cuisine reigns…
When grocery prices are giving people sticker shock, it's hard to beat the allure of an all-you-can eat buffet. In the past, this type of restaurant usually aimed at providing quantity over quality, with an array of…
Farewell, room service? The growth of delivery services like Deliveroo have led to a decline in sales at hotel restaurants in the UK. People want what they want, not necessarily what the hotel chef has decided to serve,…
Michelin just announced that its Michelin Guide would be coming to Australia for the first time ever. South Australia inked a deal with the French company to have a guide published in 2027, and Michelin said its…
There are some things I do as a baker that I do not really enjoy, and am thankful that they are only infrequently required. One of those is the task I completed this evening, making candied violets. While I adore being…
