Entries Tagged as ‘Food Tips’

September 2, 2010

Wok-ing it out…

For thousands of years people on the continent of Asia have cooked their food in woks.  A single wok could have been used to cook thousands of meals  over several decades.  One pan, perfectly constructed and seasoned could be used to feed several generations of one family.  A wok is a family treasure, a practical [...]

July 1, 2010

mSS…Food Tip: Olive Oil Béchamel

This set of recipes from Martha Rose Shulman which all use a béchamel sauce should be a staple in your recipe box (or file folder on your PC).  Very versatile and delicious.

November 30, 2009

mSS…Food Tip

You are much more likely to cut yourself with a dull kitchen knife.  You are more apt to force the knife through whatever you are cutting, slip and hurt yourself.  The safest knife is a very sharp one.  Sharpen them yourself or send them out to a sharpener, hone them with a steel before and [...]

November 25, 2009

mSS… Food Tip

I was at my friend David’s a few days ago.  He said he had been experimenting with pickles.  He bought a really large jar of dills and started by throwing whole Habaneros in the jar to spice them up a bit.  The first try was a mild hint of heat that was rather unsatisfying.  He [...]