CookShelfMany of us keep whole spices in our pantry because we prefer the vibrant flavor of freshly ground spices like peppercorns or cumin seed over the sometimes flat flavors of the pre-ground varieties. Yet when the recipe…
A stack of steaming pancakes with a pat of butter begs for a generous drizzle of syrup. But instead of reaching for the maple syrup, you may want to try hickory syrup. You didn't know there was such a thing? Neither did…
It may be a few weeks until Oktoberfest, but it's never too early to start practicing your favorite German pretzel recipe. Over at The Salt, Paula Friedrich shares pretzel making tips, and even provides her mother's…
As part of its 9-bottle bar series, indexed blog The Kitchn provides background on the rise, decline, and resurrection of this aromatized and fortified wine, primarily associated with the dry martini. Once wildly…
Even though we may spend months anticipating the bounty of summer vegetable season, it's easy to fall into a rut of preparing the same dishes over and over once the vegetables arrive at the market. Chef Amanda Cohen of…
Lemons may be associated with summertime treats like lemonade and sorbet, but we shouldn't overlook their contribution to winter foods, notes Judith Elen of The Australian. Lemons go well with so many types of food that…
For the past few years, home canning and preserving has been growing in popularity. As people master the basics like strawberry and raspberry jam, they look for new challenges. ABC News reports that increasingly, people…
Visit any supermarket produce department and you'll see beautifully arranged bins with towering mounds of perfectly formed, glossy fruits and vegetables. There is nary a blemish or mark on the produce. But as any…
Summertime brings a plethora of vegetables. Many people eagerly await the first corn, tomatoes, and melons of the season. But as this articles explains, there are other great vegetables that get overlooked in the…
During the hot days of summer, cool salads feel just right and news feeds buzz with recipes for salads made with grains and grain products. The LA Times sings the praises of grain salads. Meanwhile, the NY Times is…
Sometimes an ingredient or food product that was once only locally or regionally popular sweeps across the culinary world, like pimentón did a few years back. The Telegraph reports that a British chef is aiming to…
We've all heard the phrase "we eat first with our eyes." That has never been more true than in the digital age, when if a meal isn't on Instagram, it didn't really happen. Digital photography not only allows us to share…
