technique

tool of the month

It’s been a while since I’ve found a new tool that I love. Perhaps this should be “tool of the year”? I don’t know about you guys, but I don’t do well on starchy carbs. You can take the gluten … more




chinese five spice blend

I love discovering spice blends and making up my own. My 20-year old Braun spice/coffee grinder finally gave out and I just bought a new one, a little Krups that is wholly dedicated to spices. You can buy Chinese Five … more




orange studded breakfast fruit

I love the look of orange sections sliced into a fruit salad – all succulent orange and none of the pith. It’s easier than it looks so long as you have a really sharp, fairly large knife. Make sure you … more