IKEA cabinets should only be used by unethical real estate speculators or people who rip out their kitchens on a whim. Much like their couches, IKEA cabinetry doesn't save you much money in the beg...

I just saw a great tip from Martha - use caramel sauce as glue instead of royal icing. It hardens much faster, you need far less, and the weight of the glue isn't a primary design factor. It's like...

Organic vegetables are far more dangerous than conventionally raised ones. Manure vs synthetic fertilizer - synthetics are not going to be a source of malevolent bacteria while manure can be.

There's no way that could have happened - he has a lit flame beside the stream of water that supposedly is flammable. Then there's a huge flame burst from below. That's what happens w...

No food is safe. Growing your own is no protection either - can easily be contaminated by run-off, animals, etc. All food can kill you, but not eating will kill you faster. Just as you...

Worst thing about frat parties in the US was the garbage cans full of ice and cans of Natty Light. Damn 21 and nazi crackdowns on kegs. It wasn't the beer that was the big problem (it sucks but wha...

Should try to get a better shot that doesn't have two dairy heavy dishes in it then! Scalloped potatoes and a caprese salad aren't exactly dairy free.

Depends on # of guests, who the giver is, how much and what kind of wine you've got on hand, etc. Thanks always works, and if you think you might want to open it that night, ask if it...

I'm on the budget glass crew. Still in an apartment so cramped storage and rather frequent moves makes nice glasses too risky, not to mention my clumsiness when washing. It helps to be...

Above math doesn't even take into account alcohol boiling off due to the flambe, just the combustion. Actual alcohol contents are going to be much lower.

@amlialo that's ridiculous Alcohol has a much lower boiling point than water - 172F vs 212F - and burns at 500F, much lower than other food ingredients except for simple sugars. Simmer...

Spoon rests are key - you can keep spoons on the stove and don't need a large plate or lots of counter space. For pasta - get a wooden pasta rake that has 4 circles drilled out of the ...

On the stir bars - probably the issue is getting the mag field to the stir bar. Big difference between glass flasks/tubes and a pan. Most everything works on an induction cooktop right, so you're v...

This just highlights the scam that sustainable farming and organics are. There's no way that any substantial fraction of the country can afford $7.50/dozen eggs. NO WAY. As a commenter...

Not.. just work on your knife skills and keep your knives sharp. These tools also lock you into certain slice widths... good skills let you slice as needed.

I have two resources with no pictures - Julia Child and the Dean & DeLuca cookbook. Even with D&D I find that it's harder to pick out a recipe, though it reads very well as a book. I ...

Well the Chef's knife, silicon spatula, and tongs have gotten much deserved love, so I'll make a pitch for my mini silicon whisk. Excellent for stirring sauces in pans and works wonders for the sma...

@ art: it was the "I only get things from the farmer's market so that they have been freshly picked". You can only live like that in a very small handful of areas around the globe (and even in Cali...

It's utopian messianistic elitist blathering. The prescriptivist in her is immoral, illiberal, and misanthropic. You can support good food without demanding that we all eat seasonally...

Balthazar style - herb butter under the skin, herbs & garlic inside. Sear the outside before roasting for a great burnished look and crispy skin.