A Personal Post

If you’re looking to learn something about cooking, this isn’t the post for you.  This is an addendum to my first post.  I never was big on filling out “About Me” sections.  I’ve wanted to keep this space about cooking,...

Swiss Chard, Chard Salt & Faux-Nori

Of all the things we grew last year, other than herbs, the swiss chard was the most abundant.  I’m pretty sure we ate it at least every other day all last summer and fall.  As much as I hate to waste food, especially food I grow, I just couldn’t eat it any...

Corned Beef Craziness

Yes, it’s that time of year again. I don’t need to hear about how a true St Patty’s Day meal would have ham, not corned beef. Save it. I take my corned beef seriously. All manners of brisket for that matter. I have been reminded that while running a...

Hype, Over-Hype, Expectations & Criticism

This post is not supposed to be a critical review of a restaurant. It is my personal feelings towards restaurant hype and a poor experience I had. I’ve been sitting on this post for 6 months, not wanting to post without fully thinking of my experience. A few...

Current Reading List

What I’ve been into the past few weeks: Modernist CuisineNotes From a KitchenDessert FourPlayIdeas in Food: Great Recipes and Why They WorkEleven Madison ParkMomofuku Milk Bar What are you reading?