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Happy Memorial Day from the Mitten! We’re just getting ready to do some grilling out here in Detroit – what’s on the menu out there? Martha Stewart’s Berry Spritzer, from here 2010 Memorial Day show, looks fantastic. I think we’ll be making these later…
I treat knives as the second most dangerous implements in the average kitchen. (Microplanes and mandolins hold the top spot.) When using a knife, I’m always thinking about the “failure mode.” If it slips, or something goes wrong, how is it going to go wrong? Where is the knife going to go if it does slip? How can I use the knife and position myself such that if an exception does occur, it isn’t fatal? Of course, getting a good, clean cut and keeping the knife in good working order are also important.
In this second Skill Builder installment on Kitchen Equipment, Cooking for Geeks author Jeff Potter discusses more essential tools and their use. Next up: Knife play! -Gareth Measuring Cups and Scales In addition to the common items used for measuring (e.g., measuring cups and spoons), I strongly recommend purchasing a kitchen scale. If you will […]
In this installment of Food Skill Builder, our guest geek chef, Jeff Potter, discusses some essential kitchen tools (ooh… tools) and tips for their proper use. In part 2 (tomorrow), we’ll look at measuring, timing, weighing, storing and similar tools. And, some knifing techniques! -Gareth Regardless of your needs, a well-equipped home kitchen shouldn’t cost […]
By Katie Goodman Many kids will try just about anything as long as they have something yummy to dip it in. I say many, not all, because my 6 year old doesn’t fit into this category. But my daughter is a natural born dipper. Chicken, grilled potatoes, hot dogs, and fish are all gobbled with […]
Club-Mate is a German club beverage that basically consists of lightly-carbonated, lightly-sweetened, heavily caffeinated tea. Somehow it was adopted by the German and Austrian hacker scene as their official staying-up-late-and-coding beverage. It’s become so popular that it’s been imported to the U.S. where it fetches prices as high as $10 a bottle. Despite these hurdles, […]
Wow! Check out how to make chocolate from scratch! It never even occurred to me that it was something worth attempting, but Instructables user Mongpoovian reveals: After extensive research, I’ve discovered chocolate’s dirty little secret — it’s a piece of cake to make at home. And if your family is impressed by homemade truffles and […]
