Every once in a while, I’ll read a story about how chefs prefer to use certain regular home ingredients in their cooking. Like it’s a big revelation. The ingredient list is usually accompanied by an intellectual food science-meets-superior taste buds explanation for how these home pantry staples provide exceptional results in certain applications. Just what [...]
Regular Bread Crumbs/Superior Taste and Texture
January 22, 2010
November 30, 2009
My September big plan for fried Thanksgiving turkeys this year was just that. So with 14 to feed our hoMINeconomist came up with an actual plan — cut three small birds in half and roast them like big chickens. Brilliant. Look for the smallest turkeys you can find–nine pounds each for us. They must be [...]
August 1, 2009
Lamb pops on a hot grill are sit down fancy or stand-up casual.
May 11, 2009
In Nashville, the running of the Iroquois Steeplechase is the official season opener for summer picnics and cook-outs. Named after Old Iroquois, Belle Meade’s celebrated racehorse, the annual event held the second Saturday in May keeps alive the equestrian tradition of British high society. Translated, that means lots of partying in dandy clothes and showy [...]
Get tips for making perfect skillet cornbread. It's the only bread to serve with summer fresh vegetable suppers. 
