I think “we” (as a society) are going to have to start eating differently, if we haven’t started already. Why? Various reasons, including: COVID changing where we eat. Restaurants have been shaky in terms of being/staying open. People have had to learn to cook for themselves. And (especially those who got into quarantine baking) people … More Grilled Squid with Chickpea Fries
Here’s something I never thought I’d say (and certainly never thought would be true, on various levels): I’ve had tomatoes last longer than a three-ish month relationship. You read me right. I didn’t connect these dots until prepping this post. But you gotta admit, it’s a good hook and endorsement for confit as a method … More Tomato Confit
I never thought it would happen, because I saw it for the longest time as becoming my mother, but I’m really utilizing my freezer. Jeffrey Dahmer would be impressed with the setup. You name it, I have it: veggies, fruit, bones for stock, parmesan rinds, cheeses, seafood, pork and chicken and beef and liver and … More Grilled Scallops with Corn Slaw
In March, 2020 I got an ear infection like I get around once a year. I use this OTC drop…except this time it didn’t work. Because March 2020 was also when s*** hit the fan, I did a tele-doctor call through my insurance. He put me on a few broad-spectrum antibiotics. It all failed. And … More Strawberry Smash (Mocktail)
Given where I live, I find it necessary to learn how to cook fish. It is a nontrivial task. I started with one of my favorites, and skin on (thinking skin on would somehow be easier…). The thing is…if you’re going to cook fish with skin on…the skin HAS to be crispy. It’s the best … More Crispy Skin Salmon
I actually didn’t realize I hadn’t posted about this before. It’s now kind of a staple in my place. Slowly but surely, and sadly, I’ve been learning how to cook for one. And a reality for me in cooking for one is that I often don’t want to put in a whole helluva lot of … More Sumac Chicken and Potatoes
Quarantine, honestly, has been great for my health. While I have been drinking more alcohol (who hasn’t?) I have also been working out a lot more. The latter is highly ironic. Not only was my apartment complex gym closed for about a year, but when they reopened because I refused to sign a “I won’t … More Lemon and Sage Mocktail
I’m having severe dating problems now that things are “returning to normal.” Not in finding guys (knock on wood). More on what to do with them that won’t make me internally channel Denis Leary. Because dating–when not online–is EXPENSIVE. And you’re not really getting good bang for your buck (no pun intended given the dating … More Octopus/Potato Salad
I don’t remember ever having hash as a kid. In fact, potatoes as a breakfast food weren’t really a thing for me at all. The exception would be on a road trip or a dog vet visit: either would somehow include a drive-thru trip and hash browns (definitely for the dog, and occasionally for me … More Chorizo and Apple Hash
I really don’t have that many cookbooks. I have three Ottolenghi books (all of my own purchasing), and I did get myself The Flavor Matrix (VERY interesting). But most of the cookbooks I have actually were gifts. Gifts from students. From my folks. From family friends. From exes. This is why/how I ended up with … More Sage Baked Cod
While I have a sneaking suspicion most people would find this extravagant (certainly, calorically it is), it really wasn’t as bad as you’d think….at least, food-wise. Everyone has those menu items that they can’t resist. It doesn’t matter what you thought you were in the mood for, you see this item and go, “Having it.” … More Sunday Duck
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