I have been completely unmotivated to cook lately. I think partially its because going to the grocery store, which is usually a happy place for me, is presently quite emotionally draining. After dealing with the extreme crappiness of our local grocery store, which I am not really a fan of anyway (the people are nice,… Continue reading Week 11: Food of the Italian South
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Week 10: Cooking for Jeffrey
in my last post, I mentioned that because my senses of smell and taste weren’t quite back to 100% I have reverted to cooking Ina Garten recipes, because I can completely trust her seasoning. Also, she writes a heck of a comfort food recipe, thus meeting all of my current requirements. So, I pulled out… Continue reading Week 10: Cooking for Jeffrey
Week 6: Small Victories – V’s picks
I can’t remember how, or why, I first came into contact with Julia Turshen’s work. It’s probably through the New York Times Cooking site, or maybe through one of the many cooking magazines I subscribe to. Regardless, the second I heard about her, I knew I wanted to buy her books. This week’s book is… Continue reading Week 6: Small Victories – V’s picks
My Paris Kitchen: The Revenge
I am happy to report that nobody sustained any injuries during Chris’s meal from My Paris Kitchen. No bleeding, no accidental finger slicing, no probably-should-have-gone-to-the-emergency-room-but-choosing-to-drink-wine-instead. Phew. For his two recipes, Chris chose to make the Smoky barbecue-style pork (pg 190) with Herbed fresh pasta (pg 230) on the side. I just asked him why he… Continue reading My Paris Kitchen: The Revenge
Cooking the Books 