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The perfect gift for anyone who does not have … a banana slicer
Posted by Greg Laden on February 8, 2013 … which I imagine is a lot of people. It is brilliant. Yellow, so you can find it among your other utensils and remember that it is for bananas. Banana shaped, which makes it godly, almost, as you all know. Safer than a knife. But what is most wonderful about the Hutzler 571 are the…
The Science of Good Cooking
Posted by Greg Laden on December 1, 2012 
Does grinding your own meat make a better burger? How does adding fat to your eggs create the perfect tender omelet? Why should you have patience before carving your roast? Discover the science behind everyday cooking with Christopher Kimball from America’s Test Kitchen and Cook’s Illustrated. Join us as we explore the fundamental science explaining…
How to make stock
Posted by Greg Laden on November 18, 2012 I previously posted on a way to make a turkey that would leave you with the bulk of the bird’s uncooked skeleton, and I promised some tips for how to make good stock.
How to make gravy
Posted by Greg Laden on November 18, 2012 You’ve got your turkey all planned out, and you’ve got some stock. Now, it’s time to explore the true meaning of Thanksgiving. Gravy. (And maybe something to put it on.) I will tell you how to make excellent gravy with no stress and guaranteed success. Without lumps.
How To Cook A Turkey
Posted by Greg Laden on November 18, 2012 First, consider cooking something other than a turkey Cooking turkey is actually kind of a dumb idea. Most people don’t ever cook turkey. Turkey is like chicken … it’s a domestic bird that is familiar to all Americans … but it is very difficult to cook in a way that does not ruin it. So…
How to cook corn on the cob
Posted by Greg Laden on September 12, 2012 It has been a while since we’ve done a recipe. And, it has been a while since we had a huge internet fight over something. Therefore, we will discuss: how to cook corn on the cob!
Cabin Cooking Tips
Posted by Greg Laden on June 22, 2012 
Tip 1: Get some corn-on-the-cob and a large pot for which you have a tight fitting top. Husk the corn while you boil a large amount of water in the pot (salted if you like, for flavor). Put the corn-on-the-cob in the water and leave the heat on only for a minute, put the top…
BBQ is not a verb; BBQ is not a grill…
Posted by Greg Laden on August 5, 2010 “When my life is through, bury me in barbeque.” Hat Tip: Miss Cellania.
More on cooking a turkey
Posted by Greg Laden on November 18, 2009 Cooking turkey is actually kind of a dumb idea. Most people don’t ever cook turkey. Turkey is like chicken … it’s a domestic bird that is familiar to all Americans … but it is very difficult to cook in a way that does not ruin it. So once a year, you cook this huge bird…
Mrs. Charles Darwin’s Recipe Book Revived
Posted by Greg Laden on December 25, 2008 Did you get a gift card for a bookstore from Santa? Consider this new item (Thanks Virgil Samms for the tip!): Mrs. Charles Darwin’s Recipe Book: Revived and Illustrated A cookbook based on notes by Charles Darwin’s wife is to be published. Mrs Charles Darwin’s Recipe Book features more than 40 dishes from her personal…
The Splendid Spice: You can have as much as you want cheap!
Posted by Greg Laden on December 23, 2008 I like to cook, and I am good at it and know something about it. So I therefore am somewhat attracted to certain information streams including, for instance, Lynne Rossetto Kasper’s “The Splendid Table” on National Public Radio. (Although this show comes out of the Twin Cities, Kasper and I have only crossed paths a…
How To Make Gravy
Posted by Greg Laden on November 23, 2008 … a culinary repost. You’ve got your turkey all planned out, and you’ve got some stock. Now, it’s time to explore the true meaning of Thanksgiving. Gravy. (And maybe something to put it on.) I will tell you how to make excellent gravy with no stress and guaranteed success. Without lumps.
A good way to cook a turkey
Posted by Greg Laden on November 10, 2008 You have time but time can go by very quickly and suddenly Thanksgiving is upon you. This repost from one year ago may help you plan your turkey-day meal. My daughter, Julia, is named after two people. One of them is Julia Child. I happen to think Julia Child has had more influence on American…
This video will make you hungry and possibly nostalgic
Posted by Greg Laden on September 15, 2008 Hat Tip: Sorting Out Science
The Best and the Hottest
Posted by Greg Laden on February 16, 2008 I believe that the hottest hot sauce you can get without a permit is Dave’s Insanity Hot Sauce. It is also one of the best tasting. That is an unsolicited product endorsement. If you think differently, fine, but you have not tried it so don’t be so sure!!! Why do I mention this? Because every…
How To Make Gravy
Posted by Greg Laden on November 19, 2007 You’ve got your turkey all planned out, and you’ve got some stock. Now, it’s time to explore the true meaning of Thanksgiving. Gravy. (And maybe something to put it on.) I will tell you how to make excellent gravy with no stress and guaranteed success. Without lumps.
Making Stock
Posted by Greg Laden on November 14, 2007 I previously posted on a way to make a turkey that would leave you with the bulk of the bird’s uncooked skeleton, and I promised some tips for how to make good stock.
A good way to cook a turkey
Posted by Greg Laden on November 13, 2007 My daughter, Julia, is named after two people. One of them is Julia Child. I happen to think Julia Child has had more influence on American society than most other people, by helping to make varied and interesting cuisine part of American culture. One day when Julia was a very young child (my Julia, not…
Plants can help you. They can kill you. And they can get you stoned.
Posted by Greg Laden on November 12, 2007 I find it absolutely fascinating that scientists often bother to estimate the effects of diet by feeding controlled quantities of food, especially plant food, to rats to see what happens. For example, there is a common substance in cooked food that, if fed in even modest quantity to rats, causes the rats to get cancer…
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