Chinatown/Jury Duty Lunch Spots

Since I have bound myself to do a travel post on the second Thursday of the month and this one came very early, I’m cheating.  Although a trip to Chinatown in NYC might require some of you to travel… But if not, I’m working on a post about Belgium for next week!  In the meantime,…

Cod Is Everywhere

When it comes to finding an inexpensive fish, there’s not always a lot of good options.  Basa and tilapia tend to be widely available and cheap, but they can be almost entirely devoid of taste.  Catfish, although reasonable, can be off-putting.  Preparations generally are limited to frying or cajun-style to mask any dirt-like taste.  For…

Cooking A Deux

Cooking with someone else can be challenging.  With limited kitchen space, you may be constantly on top of each other.  One person might be obsessed with following every word of a recipe, and the other may prefer to experiment.  Much like a vacation, it can bring two people closer together or tear them apart.  If…