Tips for a Flawless Risotto
Posted on August 16, 2007 - Filed Under lessons | Leave a Comment
Finally! Finally I have perfected my risotto technique. After making it twice this week with creamy, perfect results, I am feeling pretty good about the little rice dish. Unfortunately I have also learned that I am not that fond of it – I like cleaner flavors then you get with a risotto. C’est la vie! [...]
Read More..>>An Important Lesson: Why not to procrastinate
Posted on July 8, 2007 - Filed Under lessons, rants | 4 Comments
This is my refrigerator. It is just shy of three years old. We’ve been careful to baby it, vacuuming underneath to ensure that no dog hair or dust build up taxed the motor. And I love it – the delicious water from the dispenser, the way it dependably keeps my food cold or frozen (depending [...]
Read More..>>Life Lessons
Posted on October 16, 2006 - Filed Under lessons | Leave a Comment
Sometimes there are little lessons to be learned in both the kitchen and life. These little lessons sneak up on us like monsters in the night, leaving a lasting impression that cannot be ignored. In short, they are important.
Here are a few recent examples from my kitchen and life:
Lessons Learned:
Beware the overspray. Don’t stand too [...]
Read More..>>Who do they think they are?
Posted on October 14, 2006 - Filed Under Restaurants, eating out, lessons, rants | Leave a Comment
Ok, so, I need to complain.
I went to the Friendly’s in Danbury, Conn., with my husband and son (just over a year old) today for lunch. Figuring that it’s a good, family friendly restaurant, I thought it would be a good place for a treat for my boy. He’s been such a trooper about going [...]
Discovering Kale: Zuppa Toscana
Posted on July 29, 2006 - Filed Under lessons, sausage, soup, spices/herbs | 2 Comments
Kale. Even the word is foreign to me. I grew up in a household where vegetables were of pretty simple varieties – corn, peas, green beans and the occasional zucchini. Brussels spouts were a delicacy and any lettuce other than iceberg was certainly special. I had a feeling there were more vegetables out there, but [...]
Read More..>>A legend among food writers
Posted on July 13, 2006 - Filed Under On the web, lessons | 1 Comment
M.F.K. Fisher is a legend in the food world. She took food writing beyond the traditional limits and illuminated it, allowing it to be about more than just ingrediants and recipes but about the sensual experience of enjoying fine food.
When I found out that there was a new collection of her writings being released – [...]
This is not my SHF #17 entry . . .
Posted on March 9, 2006 - Filed Under lessons | 4 Comments
. . . and here’s why: if there was an award for WORST cookie ever, this one would win hands (and rock hard clumps) down.
Yes, it’s true. Cucina Bella has bad recipe days too. I know, that is difficult to digest, but everyone has their moments. Even me.
Let me tell you how this all started. [...]
Adventures in Bananas
Posted on February 10, 2006 - Filed Under lessons | 1 Comment
I like to try new things and drag along who ever I can get to join me. So it was no surprise a few weeks back when I saw red bananas on sale and bought them. I took them home (with the rest of my groceries) brimming with excitement at the prospect of discovering this [...]
Read More..>>Things no kitchen should be without
Posted on February 4, 2006 - Filed Under lessons | Leave a Comment
Knives – Everyone should have a good knife set. And if you are really into cooking, that should be a great knife set. I have a set of Zwilling J.A.Henckles and they are good, reliable blades. But for the pro, something more along the lines of Global Knives is more appropriate. These sleek knives are [...]
Read More..>>Making and Storing Homemade Baby Food
Posted on January 31, 2006 - Filed Under lessons | 1 Comment
Did you know that the typical ice cube tray holds about one ounce of food? Or that one pear makes roughly 4 ounces of pureed food? You wouldn’t believe all the baby food tidbits I could spew at you these days.
When I was pregnant with my son I heard about homemade baby food and started [...]
