Writing the good read
There are some things that every cook should have at all times in her or his kitchen. Some are no-brainers, like salt and pepper and sugar. Others you might not think about. Here’s a list I think you should have on hand. In the Pantry: Oils — an extra virgin olive oil for salad dressings,…
First, a definition. Herbs are leafy plant tops. Spices are seeds, roots, or fruits (think peppers) that are dried and sometimes ground or toasted. Herbs you can buy in a bottle and keep in a drawer, but for the most part, you want to buy your herbs fresh. They just taste different, more redolent of…
Every kitchen needs a few things. Here’s what you need to make sure you have to cook just about everything: 2 pots – one large, one medium. The large one is for things like soups and stews. The small one is for things like small quantities of pasta. If you feel like splurging, make the…
Until she was about 18, we referred to Mia as “Natasha” to all but family. That was so no one might find out who she really was and make use of her services as babysitter extraordinaire. Life is tough for parents of young children. We do what we can to secure babysitting, even if it…