It is so encouraging to see people discussing food with unbridled passion. Since we opened our forum last week, many topics of conversation have sprung like new blossoms, from aphrodisiacs (gee, I wonder who could have started that) to recipe tweaks to food photography. I find the exchange to be very...
Technical difficulties (sigh) have sidelined me for a few days, but onward we go...
Progress is not without its drawbacks. I am infinitely grateful for the innovation technology has brought to our lives; without it, Gastronomic Meditations™ would not even exist. Naturally, however, there are those who will use such innovations to their own devious ends.I was excited and proud to send out the...
There is a great deal of comfort to be found in a kitchen that is set up for proper cooking. The recent baker's rack I installed has turned out to be my favorite item — ever. Not only can I get to everything with minimal effort, but it is there for...
I learned yesterday that both my mother and sister planted tomatoes in their gardens; I suddenly wondered if the juicy rubies would be ready for testing next month's recipes. About this time of year, I start to get really excited about the jewels ready to spring forth from the ground,...
Ok, with a title like that you'd think I was getting some action.Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending upon how you view it), all my action as of late has been in the kitchen. The July issue of Gastronomic Meditations is live, and our new discussion forums are open.C'mon, you know you...