Now that the fall season is officially launched, it’s time to braise. After all, ’tis the season for fleece and woolies, lighting the fireplace, and reaching for our Dutch ovens. It’s time for cozy warmth and slow-food days, with the aromas of meat and spice wafting through the house. It’s […]
Year: 2021
Michelle Zauner talks food, family, and her new memoir ‘Crying in H Mart’ : Code Switch : NPR
Michelle Zauner (L) of Japanese Breakfast performs with drummer Craig Hendrix at the Intersect music festival at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds on December 07, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images Michelle Zauner (L) of Japanese Breakfast performs with drummer Craig […]
More than just food: Chicago Food Depository job training program helping community
CHICAGO — Chicago Food Depository is a powerhouse when it comes to serving a network of more than 400 food pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens in Chicago and Cook County. The warehouse on the city’s Southwest Side is filled with people working tirelessly to feed the hungry during a pandemic. […]
Finding Home Through West African Food and Cooking
There was a time, just a couple of years ago, when I would invite two dozen strangers over to my apartment for dinner. Twice a month, I would cook and serve dishes like fish pepper soup, seasoned with up to 10 different spices; fork-tender goat, braised for hours in a […]
50 Ways Food Has Changed in the Last 50 Years
With combined sales of $5.75 trillion, it’s hard to imagine any industry bigger than the food retail and services sector. In modern America, chefs are celebrities and these food celebrities release cookbooks as if it’s part of their job description. Even with (or perhaps because of) myriad food bloggers, cookbooks […]
Bon Appetit’s Molly Baz makes food fun in bestselling ‘Cook This Book: Techniques That Teach and Recipes To Repeat’
CLEVELAND, Ohio — For those who can remember TV shows from way back in the twenty-teens, you may recall that little lark of a series, “Schitt’s Creek,” particularly Episode 2 of Season 2, in which David and Moira take over Jocelyn’s kitchen for a bonding experience to cook Moira’s mother’s […]
Food trailer introduces more customers to Jug burgers
“It’s a nice additional piece to our restaurant,” said Osborne. “The Jug is a gem in Middletown. The truck gives other communities an opportunity to see what Middletown has to offer.” Based on the demand and response, Osborne said there’s a chance he may open another brick-and-mortar location in a […]
Should you wash your raw meats and vegetables before cooking?
When it comes to food safety in the kitchen, it’s important to keep your work area clean from bacteria and the possibility of cross-contamination. It’s best to use hot, soapy water to wash utensils, cutting boards and other surfaces you use, especially when handling raw meat and poultry. © Dreamstime/Dreamstime/TNS […]
6 top-rated food processors in 2021 for cooking and baking
From blenders to stand mixers, kitchen appliances can make the often tedious world of cooking a little bit easier. One such kitchen workhorse is the food processor, which can chop, dice, grind and slice everything from onions and parsley to cheese and potatoes. It’s a handy option if you’re in […]
Consumer Diary: Don’t take risks with frozen food | Business
Now that the kids are going to school, some of you parents may be preparing lunches to go, after-school snacks, or quick dinners between after-school activities. So, the U.S. Department of Agriculture warns, if you’re cooking frozen foods you should follow specific safety practices to prevent foodborne illness — on […]