Food should be a means of establishing connections with each other, sharing our values, and positively affecting the world we live in.
Something very special ended up on my windowsill--a cocoa pod! Just in time for Valentine's Day. I decided to see what takes to get from pod to cocoa. After all, chocolate is king this time of year--though it usually comes in the shape of a heart! The most fun I had was probably as I …
Northern Spain has a long tradition of flavored spirits called orujo, which is similar to Italy's grappa. In Spain you can buy these flavored spiritsĀ at the store, but it's also something of a family tradition and a hobby to make them at home. People use many different flavorings, from fruity to very savory, from strawberry …
Could this mystery squash/gourd/melon turn out to be the source of the preserves in my favorite childhood pastry?
Could this mystery squash/gourd/melon turn out to be the source of the preserves in my favorite childhood pastry?
Citrusy green coriander is homey and exotic at the same time--a staple from my home garden that reminds me of Iranian spice markets.
When you serve me something I've never seen or heard of before, YOU HAVE MY ATTENTION!
Have you ever seen a plant like this? Clumps of it have been appearing my yard this spring. It kind of reminds me of wasabi. The roots smell like garlic. Could it be edible? Tom Patterson at Wild Purveyors says... yes!
I usually advise people to focus on the basics in the kitchen, but some luxuries--like a fancy coffee grinder--can be worth having, especially if you use them every day.
If you're still trying to think of something fun to do on Valentine's Day, I have a suggestion for you. Last week I attended the first "Hoppy Hour" event scheduled by the Giant Eagle Market District in Robinson. Hoppy Hours are beer tastings intended to showcase various breweries, where you can sample selections from the …
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If you're still trying to think of something fun to do on Valentine's Day, I have a suggestion for you. Last week I attended the first "Hoppy Hour" event scheduled by the Giant Eagle Market District in Robinson. Hoppy Hours are beer tastings intended to showcase various breweries, where you can sample selections from the …
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Dinner with Daniel 