“Eggs” by Zyada
The question is whether that consolidation is really a risk factor for salmonella. And you’ll find people on both sides of that who will argue the case that either having it be at large places where you can actually do really good biocontrol is more safe, you have people who would argue that [...]
Category Archives: essay
When we get our eggs from a single basket
Making Time to Cook
I believe cooking is important. It enables us to eat healthier foods, and makes us more mindful of our place in the world. I honestly believe that cooking and eating together with family and friends grounds us and makes us happier.
I hear many people say they don’t have time to cook. I hear Michael Ruhlman [...]
Burning Questions: What knives should I buy, and how should I use them?
Q: Basic knife techniques are always needed: how to use, sharpen, which knives are essential…
A: One good knife is the best thing to have in your kitchen. Start with a good chef’s knife that’s sized to fit your body. I use an eight-inch Anolon chef’s knife almost exclusively. I like its weight and balance, and it [...]
Support your local bakery
This morning I put my son in the stroller and took him for a walk. The air was a little chill (for Florida), but we walked anyway, up our street, a right at the corner, then wandered the bumpy asphalt sidewalk through our neighborhood.
My intent was to snap a few photographs, get Aiden out [...]
It’s not a failure if you end on a good note
Let’s get it out of the way: I’m sorry. I feel like such an irresponsible blogger, especially since I started with such promise, such lofty goals. Teach myself how to really cook, I said. Learn about food fundamentals through study, practice, and writing about it, the very act of articulation enough to instill in myself [...]