A softer bread Some of you probably think I’m crazy for making something as consistently store-bought as hamburger buns in my own kitchen, so I’m pre-emptively arguing back: while not all packaged buns are created equal (and some are extremely…
When flaky is a good thing A month or so ago, the lunch discussion at my office turned to the all-important subject of scones and the eternal question: flaky or fluffy? For me, this is no contest. Fluffy and crumbly…
Yeastie Beasties Soup is delicious, especially in winter and especially when served up in edible bread bowls. Because seriously, what isn’t better when surrounded by carbs? So last week when struck with the urge for the navy bean soup I…
Umami, or, why soy sauce makes everything delicious Much as I’d love to be the person who can assemble a delicious meal before leaving for work and leave it to simmer in the slow-cooker all day, greeting me at the…
Phrosting and Physics When the last day of my super awesome coworker Ana was approaching (in early December), someone commented, “We should get her a cake.” I perked up. Did someone just say cake? I like cake. I like making…
Instant dinner: why couscous cooks so fast You know my slight obsession with cake? Well, now I’m eating it for dinner. But it’s okay because it’s couscous cake–leftover couscous mixed with eggs, cheese, and spices and fried up until golden…
Taming the beast: why roasting garlic makes it delicious I’ve always loved going to the library. There’s something wonderful about wandering around bookshelves full of stories that you haven’t opened yet, a sense of infinite possibility and knowledge. When I…
Meatless meat, or how to make flour into turkey Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. My general philosophy and the motto of this spectacular holiday is proudly displayed on a magnet on my fridge: “Love people. Cook them tasty…
How to skin hazelnuts without pulling out all of your hair It was my birthday recently (okay, if we’re being honest it was almost more than a month ago because I’m slow at this whole blogging thing), and I think…
