These are two spatulas made by Jonathan's Spoons that I've owned for almost 10 years. They are wonderfully ergonomic and fit my hand well. (When you order them you can specify right-handed or left-handed) Whenever I need a spatula I grab…
Recently I switched from using a roux (50/50 mixture of flour and butter) as a thickener to using xanthan gum. I love a good rich hearty sauce - no thin watery sauces for me. I recently made my version of…
Leeks - The royalty of vegetables. Aside from the health benefits, leeks have a wonderful unique flavor. Properly prepared, they practically melt in your mouth. Most people discard the dark green (leafy) portion of the leek. It can however be saved and…
Quick and easy and light and delicate. This meal is proof that even when you are tired and short of time, you can still create an interesting meal. (There was a time long ago when I would have suggested going…
One morning a few days ago Teddy and I were hanging out in the living room. I was laying on the floor surfing the web. Teddy was watching 'Cat TV' (starting out the window into the back yard watching the…
A low-carb diet does not have to be boring! A few years ago, Sweet Lady Wife was enrolled in a well-known weight-loss program. The program was similar to the Atkins diet - no sugar and very low carbohydrates. One of…
Sous-Vide-and-then-seared has become my favorite was to cook steak. Why? Because it comes out perfectly cooked every time. It doesn't matter how thick or thin the steak is. It doesn't matter if I am cooking several steaks of varying thicknesses.…
My kitchen has been nicknamed 'Bistro Dave'. When friends or relatives want to get together for dinner, then often ask, "You're a foodie. Where do you want to eat? Where do you recommend?" My answer is almost always, "I think…
If you are looking for inspiration to eat lighter, fresher, and healthier with a touch of rural France thrown in for good measure, then buy this book. Now. I've been reading Beatrice's blog La Tartine Gourmande since it's beginning and…
