I agree with Hoss on the value of Cook's Illustrated. If I have the time to take the extra steps necessary to bring a dish up from good to great, this is my resource. They take you through each step of the recipe with a quest for perfection. My m…

Yes, simcoe, not a difficult concept, I know, but not always easy to execute well. I tried to make some last week and the result was about a cup of oil pooled on the top. I have no idea where I went wrong. Too much cheddar? Maybe I should have used…

I was thrilled to be able to get a little fix of my regular summer market treats. I'm crossing my fingers that Saltamontes joins up soon. I miss my salsa!

Ruhlman had a great post on his blog about ridding the world of the chicken caesar salad and replacing it with a fried pork belly caesar. Look out, Cheesecake Factory.