I claim it: Comté has been one of my favorite cheeses since I first tasted it decades ago. I cherish its flavors, texture, and complexity, and I purchase it regularly and savor it often. But until recently, I never appreciated the full story behind Comté cheese making. Sure, I knew […]
You’re the Best Guest Around Planning a Thanksgiving menu is overwhelming, so if you’re headed out as a guest this year–way to go! Your 4-day weekend will be more relaxing than your hosts’ (well, unless you’re one of my restaurant buddies, in which case, good luck), but that doesn’t mean […]
If you’re thinking about eliminating or limiting your dairy intake—whether for health or ethical reasons—you may be wondering about easy substitutes for your favorite recipes. Almond milk, and other non-dairy milk options, are so popular right now, as you may have noticed in the dairy aisle at your grocery store. […]
If you’ve watched any TV cooking show, you’ve probably heard, “It needs more acid.” But do you know what that means? When chefs create a dish, they always consider the balance of flavors. All of the ingredients in a recipe should mingle, but they should never compete. Of course, individual […]
Apples get an unfair amount of attention during the fall, but pears want to be covered in caramel, too! Pears are kind of the dark-horse of the fall produce scene. Some people don’t like their mealy texture, and we’ve probably all bitten into way more bad pears than bad apples. […]
We wouldn’t be the first to call The Egg incredible (and edible), or the first to extol the virtues of a runny egg atop literally anything. We know you’re all eating avocado toast with a perfect egg topper, and who among us didn’t order bucatini carbonara at dinner last night? […]
Article by: Brad Barnes, CMC Over the years, all of us have struggled at one time or another with the idea of making our lunch, the kids’ lunches, camp snacks, or even a great picnic. The actual process of creating and producing a lunch on a daily basis that tastes […]
Article by: Chef Justin Ward When I know I have a busy week coming up, my first thought is to make a hands-off roast or braise, which I’ll then use as many ways as I can in the week ahead. This can mean a pork shoulder roast, a pot roast […]
In addition to traditional canning (which we do when there are lots of tomatoes!), there are several other ways to make the most of your bounty of produce, including pickling; drying and dehydrating; brining, curing, and smoking; and freezing. Today, we’ll talk about freezing. Freezing tips Here are the steps […]
Relatively inexpensive, readily available, and exceptionally versatile, zucchini is the most popular of summer squashes. It is most commonly found with a dark green rind, but at certain times of the year, you can find a variety with a striking bright-yellow-to-gold rind, referred to as Gold Bar squash. The gold […]
Pies are for every day, as far as we’re concerned. But, there are two times of the year that pies get their moment in the spotlight: Thanksgiving (apple pie! pumpkin!) and summer, when there are berries and stone fruit, like peaches and cherries with pits in the middle, perfect for […]
Apples are really healthy, and tradition says that one a day keeps the doctor away—which is an easy goal when it’s covered with candy! Sure, sure, we should eat apples that aren’t covered in caramel or a crunchy red candy shell, but it’s fall, isn’t it!? If you love those […]