Combining ScienceandtheCity with SeanG, I was taught to always salt water before boiling it because while it may take a wee bit longer to come to a boil, it's much hotter once it's there and theref...

I do this glass bottle thing, too. I use Strauss milk bottles which come with reusable lids. But if I've lost one or picked up a vintage bottle, then I just squish/mold on a bit of tinfoil which ...

empresscallipygos-- I completely agree with you and extend my apologies if my post somehow implied that eating in a group is superior to eating alone. My intention was not to play one agains...

The Green Cat--I hear you! But in my experience, making croissants from scratch at home is quite a lot of work and the results are often iffy. It really is an art! A long time ago I worked in a ...

For a discussion on foie gras ice cream in the US, specifically from Scoops in LA, listen to the podcast of Even Kleiman's Good Food. Also mentioned: squid ink, durian, and nicotine-mint! ...

budino--Alas, no. The artwork is a photo I took of a mural in Colton Alley here in the Mission. If anyway knows who the artist is, please let me know. I would really like to credit them. M...

alaskanwoody-- The magnets are handmade by Biggie, using illustrations from a magazine. Here's her post on how she did it:

Rosebud-- Thanks for the clarifying question. Yes, keeping it in the refrigerator is indeed necessary. But all oils are subject to losing their flavor or turning rancid, even if refrigerate...

Yes, that's a vintage Wedgewood, found for a pittance on Craig's list. Daigon, stay tuned for a cooking with Eric post and yes, it was delicious!

Thank you Cara_mia! Rosemary grows in hedges and along the expressway around here, so there must be some compatibility with the climate.

Goodness. I was going with the Merriam-Webster definition which is "having a sloppy or unkempt appearance or aspect" In principle, I have no objection to slatternly vegetables, ...

I aways keep a few bags of frozen peas in the freezer. They're so good for emergencies such as stretching a risotto or soup or almost any dish to accommodate unexpected guests. I especially like u...

Sisero--You could make your own using blackboard paint. That way you can have the size you want. I think it's pretty easy to find in most hardware stores. Here's an AT post with more info...

It was Mystery Box Thursday last night and my tiny fridge is packed. Highlights include: meyer lemons (five!), lamb's quarters, garlic chives, a big ol' bunch of celery and something new and wond...

For an American take on bento obsession, try this amazing blog: http://ss-biggie.livejournal.com/ Biggie is my hero!

The poster is Claire Nereim and it's available on Etsy. I got it at Little Otsu on Valencia Street in the Mission. It's a hand-screened print for $25 and it's called Seasonal Fruit of California,...