CookShelfYou have probably heard the expression "fat equals flavor." This admonition holds true not only in the kitchen, but in the bar as well. The Washington Post reports on the technique known as "fat washing" that is used to…
What do you do when busy schedules prevent you from staying in touch with friends and making meaning contributions to each other's lives? If you are Courtney Allison, Tina Carr, Caroline Laskow, and Julie Peacock, you…
When you hear about an event called the Winter Fancy Foods Show, you probably think of exotic foods and ingredients. But one of the stars of this year's show in San Francisco has very humble origins. Toast made a splash…
In November, we chronicled the struggles of Bonnie Slotnick Cookbooks, a treasured NYC cookbook store. Slotnick lost the lease on her Greenwich Village storefront, and was searching to find a new space that would be…
For many of us cheese lovers, buying a hunk of our favorite fromage can put a pinch on our pocketbook. That's why it's great to find a less expensive substitute that will satisfy our flavor craving without breaking the…
Fans of Cadbury Creme Eggs in the United Kingdom are in an uproar after finding out that the maker of the beloved treat recently changed the recipe. The popular Easter candies, filled with a "yolk" of yellow and white…
For over 50 years, the United States has imposed a fairly strict embargo on its close neighbor, Cuba. U.S. citizens are not able to easily travel to the country, and there are barriers to importing Cuban goods,…
Reading old recipes (or "receipts" as they are often called) is a fascinating glimpse into history. Sometimes the directions or terms are cryptic and leave you wondering what the writer was trying to say. Enter Alyssa…
There are many different tips on the best way to store leafy herbs like basil, parsley, and cilantro. Julia Bainbridge of Yahoo! Food claims to have tried them all and found that the "bouquet" method is the best around.…
A recent Associated Press-GfK poll found that a slight majority of Americans favored requiring calorie counts on restaurant menus. The results ranged from 52% to 56% approval depending on the type of restaurant in…
Eggnog, spice cake, and the ubiquitous pumpkin spice latte share one of the holiday season's most familiar fragrances: nutmeg. Cooks and bakers alike enjoy the warm flavor it lends to food, but once you learn about its…
Chicken is known as the "safe" protein, something you serve to guests who aren't adventurous eaters. But a growing number of heritage chicken breeders are attempting to change that perception. The Wall Street Journal…
