going commando (“recipe free”) in the kitchen

Cooking a creamy cold-weather soup from a leafy green base is a good time to “go commando” in the kitchen. (Cook without a recipe, I mean. What did you think I meant?!)

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old fashioned

Careful preparation of a classic cocktail makes a rare night out even better.

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good food is good baby food

Why do our daughters eat the same food we eat? Is it because it’s good? Because they have a Spanish papá? Who can say?

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6 de Mayo Demo

Everybody is Mexican on Cinco de Mayo–even a Spanish chef!

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tapas class at The Market District

 

tapas class at The Giant Eagle Market District

This past weekend I stopped by the Market District cooking school to teach

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no drips here!

We finally found a dripless olive oil can that meets my exacting standards! Here you can see the detail of the spout that lets air in while you pour the oil. This, along with the funnel design of the spout, prevents any drips from getting on your countertop.

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New year, old scraps

25 gallons of compost, a beautiful sight!

Composting is one of my hobbies. I think I can call it a hobby. I find it

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A season for cider

Farnum Hill Semi-dry cider was my choice for this year’s Thanksgiving dinner, and it was a great pairing to our harvest feast.

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homegrown figs

Figs stuffed with goat cheese and wrapped in jamon serrano

At a gathering earlier this fall some people were astonished to hear that I

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hidden treasure: Turkish pizza in Dormont

Fethi whips up a Turkish specialty pizza at Giovanni's Pizza & Pasta in Dormont

Some might say that Pittsburgh has a lot to be

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