It seems as if the entire world is melting. Still, there is one summer activity that can cool things down a bit and even tease the brain into a little bit of learning.
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What happens when the guy who fixes your computer starts cooking for you?
“Cooking for Geeks” by Jeff Potter is a new book that investigates the geeky side of cooking.
“If you read it from start to finish, it is one of the most useful books on understanding cooking, kind of like a rock-and-roll version of Harold McGee’s “On Food and Cooking.”"
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In the world of cooking, vanilla is a synonym for enigma. It can be anything and everything – from Vanilla Ice Cream to savory dishes, such as Curried Duck with Vanilla.
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In a classic New Yorker cartoon, a man is driving an 18-wheeler labeled “Croutons.” The caption reads: “I just have this feeling that if I drove off a cliff, nobody would really miss me.”
Funny, yes. But is it true?
Read Andreas’ article on croûtons and the importance of variation for our enjoyment of food.
Of all the recipes used on New Scandinavian Cooking, the recipe for Vodka Marinated Sirloin is a perennial favorite – constantly highest rated on the Scandcook website. It was even used by Nigella Lawson in her fabulous book Feast. And the original can be found in my book, Kitchen of Light.
The recipe is posted here.
Nothing is as perfect as potato puree. It’s all in the butter!
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