Archive for January, 2007

Why do we use salt? What is it about salt that makes us use it in so much food, and so many preparations? Salt is an amazing thing. It is chemically-speaking the most simple molecule that we eat (2 atoms as compared to three in water), and along with water is the only non-organic substance that we consume... »

I love scalloped potatoes, as I love all comfort food, and I am not really all that fussy about the exact recipe or presentation. There is only one hard and fast rule that I stick to, however: scalloped potatoes must never, never, NEVER, come from a package. There is no way that you can... »

I know I have posted about carmelization before, but I wanted to make a special post about this beautiful butterscotch sauce because I made it the other night, and I really nailed it. I made a brief mention of this in answer to a comment in an earlier post as well, but this way... »

Salads are just about the ultimate in easy cooking, because the process involves not a lot more than throwing ingredients into a bowl. Sure, there’s chopping involved, and maybe some whisking if you are makig your own dressing, but there is no frying, no boiling, no sauteeing or roasting. And while those things can... »

Hello everyone! I am back and posting after a long illness, and much time spent on the road for work. I thank everyone for their patience while the posts have been slow to come. Today’s post is something I tried recently after seeing it on TV. I made some simplifications, without taking away from the... »