When my wife first got pregnant I broke down and bought the fancy ice cream maker she had been asking for ever since we got married. I did the research and bought the Lello Gelato Jr., made one batch … [more]
The right salt can add a quality finish to just about any dish. Halen Môn produces some of my favorites. Based in Wales they produce pure white sea salt that delivers a distinctive taste when … [more]
David Kamp gets into the heart of the revolution that has changed the culinary landscape and traces the transformation that took us from “overcooked vegetables and scary gelatin salads of your … [more]
This January has been a tough one for our farmers, with six days of frost. If you’ve been watching the dire reports in the news you’ll know that it’s been the citrus and crop … [more]
Here’s a great side that compliments many a main course. I’m in love with this toasted couscous because of it’s flavor and size. Israeli couscous is larger than regular couscous and … [more]
This is my favorite couscous due in no small part to the larger size of the pasta. Most forms of couscous are tiny — too tiny for my taste buds — while these are bigger and in my book … [more]
I’ve always been skeptical of flavored olive oils as over priced extravagances, but every once in a while one comes across my kitchen counter that is worth cost. Imagine my surprise when I … [more]
I’ve just had some of the best pie in Los Angeles and it was from Long Beach. And it was a day old. Our friends David and Angela were visiting family in Long Beach and stumbled into a cafe named … [more]
A round oven is an indispensable tool for anybody who makes soups, stews, and roasts to name but a few. Le Creuset is the leader in the field and not just because these babies are so beautiful. These … [more]
The first time I laid eyes on this super charged blender all I could think was that it was over kill. Oh how wrong I was. Yes this powerhouse crushes ice with ease, and is perfect if you make lots of … [more]
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