Product reviewed: Shun Hikari 8” Chef’s Knife I like to think my knife skills are pretty sharp. While the technique might need some work, a counter full of formidable ingredients provided the perfect opportunity to test myself,
Scallops — like clams, oysters and mussels — are filter-feeding bivalve mollusks with two hinged shells, each with a retractable “foot” used for movement and burrowing. Scallops have the unique ability to propel themselves, albeit
First cultivated as a food crop in the poor soil and harsh climate of northern and eastern Europe and Russia during the 4th century BCE, rye remains popular in these regions and across the globe. The original loaves of northern
I almost hesitate to use the word "recipe" here. With just two ingredients (three if you feel fancy) you'll have a sweet, summery stock that is a wonderful addition to soups, risotto or other rice
At the forefront of the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans are recommendations to focus on varied proteins and heart-healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. Seeds provide all three of these nutrients and are plant-based sources of
Product Reviewed: Paderno World Cuisine 4-Blade Spiralizer Is a spiralizer a necessary kitchen item? No. Is it a fun tool to have? You bet! An upgrade over their original three-blade model, the Paderno World Cuisine
This time of year, my culinary dreams are filled with overflowing baskets of delicate green vegetables — peas, artichokes, fava beans, leeks, baby lettuces, garlic scapes, nettles and other wild greens and herbs. Plus, for me,
We fell madly in love with Ireland during a holiday earlier this year. The country's western coast, affectionately known as the Wild Atlantic Way, is a place of fresh sea air, bracingly powerful winds, fields of