Every once in a while I’m eating alone and I’m not testing recipes and I consider going out for a pizza or something similar. Then I am suddenly overcome with the desire to eat something very specific–a craving– that I simply must satisfy that very moment for dinner. This happened the other night mostly because […]
Archives for September 2014
Want Authentic Clam Chowder? Can’t Go Wrong with Cape Cod.
September 24, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Of all the foods I get defensive about, clam chowder is high on the list. There are certain preparations that are so iconic, established and regionally rooted that I think it’s nonsense to say “oh, there are many interpretations.” In fact, I believe the parameters of what constitutes a proper clam chowder are quite narrow. […]
It’s Real Fettuccine Alfredo. It Never Used Cream.
September 16, 2014 by Leave a Comment
T he rise and fall of fettuccine Alfredo is a story of a simple dish taken from its home and embellished with flourishes before sliding into culinary familiarity, dullness and bastardization. Although it has its roots in Roman cuisine, it is nothing but a restaurant dish in Italy and America. Fettuccine Alfredo became a classic […]
Pork Belly Roasted with Honey Balsamic Glaze Makes A Delicious Appetizer
September 9, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Pork belly as it is sold by butchers and supermarkets includes the skin, fat layer, and some thin muscle streaks from the sides and belly of the hog. Belly is not stomach, but literally the belly. It’s most common use is as bacon. Bacon is the smoked cured slices of belly that are high in […]
Techniques for Cooking Fish Don’t Have To Be Intimidating
September 2, 2014 by Leave a Comment
One of the oddest questions I get when serving fish is, “Does this fish have bones?” My answer is always, “Assume it does.” I answer that way to encourage people to eat slowly, to eat as if it does have bones, because all fish have bones. Even when you buy a boneless fillet of fish, […]
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