How I stuffed a chicken
Last year, a little before Thanksgiving, I saw a picture of a turkey stuffed with brisket. It was a clever riff on turducken,…
Read MoreLast year, a little before Thanksgiving, I saw a picture of a turkey stuffed with brisket. It was a clever riff on turducken,…
Read MoreTwice in the last week I’ve made tortilla chips by cutting corn tortillas into sixths and frying them. It’s cheaper than buying pre-made…
Read MoreIn the California governor’s office there’s a holiday potluck lunch every year around this time. I never lived in Sacramento – I stayed…
Read More(WARNING: While there are no pictures of animal slaughter in this post, detailed photos of an intact, dressed lamb carcass might nevertheless disturb…
Read MoreIt’s no secret that Julia Child is one of my life’s crowning figures. She ignited my passion not just for cooking but also…
Read MoreAboard the TGV to Paris I could exhale a little. After the morning’s frenzy and the schlepping of my five bags onto the…
Read More(CAUTION: Contains graphic language.) Barcelona is an easy city to visit because you don’t really have to plan anything. You don’t have to…
Read MoreThis is a travelogue, part guide and part journal of three days in Barcelona. Very simply, it’s a stunningly beautiful city. You can…
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