This year I’m trying to be more mindful of how much waste I produce in my kitchen. We cook a lot but also love to dine out. Sometimes it’s hard to balance the short shelf life of items in our fridge with the time we have to cook them. I throw stuff into our small [...]
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Kitchen Economy: Blue cheese compound butter
Posted in Condiments, Cookbooks, Kitchen economy on October 24, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Leftover steak
Posted in Dining Out, Kitchen economy, Leftovers, Sandwiches on January 18, 2010 | 2 Comments »
I am so glad you are still reading because that has got to be the worst title ever. If nothing else, I am pretty honest. Since leftover steak is what this post is about, that is the title. I probably could have gotten away with the title MAGIC! because that is what happens when you take [...]
The difference between men and women
Posted in Baking, Dessert, Eggs, Kitchen economy on July 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Last year we took an Italian cooking class from the chef at one of our favorite Italian restaurants. The chef’s famous lasagna was part of the curriculum and we were excited to learn his secrets. We had been making our own lasagna for some time, homemade noodles and all, but knew we could do better. [...]
Maraschino cherries
Posted in Booze, Cocktails, Fruit, Kitchen economy on July 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
In the winter of 2007, I saw a magazine cover that said “Homemade Maraschino Cherries.” I have been a Manhattan drinker for years and long ago eschewed those bright red abominations found on supermarket shelves. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVED those cherries as a kid. Especially if they were served in a Shirley Temple [...]
