Maybe it’s the cooler weather. Maybe it’s the fact that chicken legs are $0.79/lb. Whatever the reason, coq au vin seemed like a good idea. But spending a full day making it did not. Traditional coq au vin uses a rooster or aging chicken. Today, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a rooster unless you live…
Portland may be known for its quirky ways, a focus on local food, food trucks, craft breweries, city wineries and inventive cocktails, but there’s more to do than eat and drink in this eco-conscious, dog and bike-friendly city. In a recent weekend visit to see a college friend, I didn’t even attempt to scratch the…
Butchering lessons have been all the rage. Selling out in minutes, the high demand means prices aren’t cheap. Unfortunately, most classes in my area have been in Brooklyn and don’t usually coincide with my work schedule. And if I’m spending all that money, I should be taking home the meat, instead of leaving it for…
That’s what Modernist Cuisine At Home promised. But my initial experiment with their mac ‘n cheese recipe cannot be described as a scientific success (even if my hungry guests ate it up). Instead of easily achieving the thick and creamy Velveeta texture, it was a lumpy mess. Reheating corrected the problem, but I wasn’t satisfied…
Fall is on the calendar and in the air. After a summer full of eggplant and corn, I’m ready for some variety in my veggies. With escarole in my CSA share and a drop in temperature, I was inspired to make this soup that reminds me of my childhood. You can easily substitute any ground…
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