There was a bit of a scuffle in the Test Kitchen yesterday, hence our delay in publishing. Donna said I was hogging too many burners, so she chased me out while wielding a heavy set of tongs. She said I'm now officially prohibited from the kitchen pending further inquiry. (At...
There's something about a sleepy, rainy Saturday that inspires notions of kitchen creation. Thankfully, the occupants of the domicile I'm currently watching are avid cooks, so the kitchen is equipped in grand fashion. I will add, however, that while I love the look and ease of pots and pans hung...
I'm house-sitting in a lovely, remote area where there is nothing but acres of raw landscape, offering me a peaceful retreat as we put the finishing touches on a special cooking project (to be announced shortly -- patience).This morning I went to open the office window for a bit of...
Now, for your reading, cooking, and general swooning pleasure, we introduce the down 'n dirty on root vegetables, a guide to wine education (Alder-style) and a whole lotta chefs in the kitchen.Get in there while there's still something to munch on.Gastronomic Meditations October 2005: Back to Our RootsHave a comment?...
With all the new changes we've implemented (behind the scenes), and all the frenzied activity in the kitchen (burned two fingers, almost lost a cook -- I could go on), our October issue will be published tomorrow morning (Thursday) instead of today. Hey, you try typing with two burned fingers.We...
In case you did not see the message I posted in the discussion forum today, please be aware that it is time to batten down the hatches, as Gastronomic Meditations will soon be invading a city near you.We have decided that desks with chains are simply hell on the ankles...