When a recipe calls for lemon or orange or lime zest, which part of the fruit do you need? Let's differentiate between the zest and the peel. When we talk about citrus fruits, … [Read more...]
Bamboo chopping boards with rubber feet: set of three
April 19, 2011 By 15 Comments
I really don't like mentioning brands unless they're relevant because I don't like readers to get the idea that I'm endorsing a product. I don't endorse. I recommend when I … [Read more...]
World’s best cook award
January 26, 2011 By 10 Comments
If this had been given by some other person, I'd have taken it with a smile and thanks. But coming from my mother-in-law? It's priceless. What does it say? Best Cook … [Read more...]
Garlic chopper, with a twist
January 4, 2011 By 13 Comments
I've seen a lot of tools for pressing, chopping and mincing garlic but this is the cutest, so far. And the best thing about it is that it does the job well. Speedy got this … [Read more...]
Mezza luna
June 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment
In Italian, mezza luna means half moon. In the kitchen, mezza luna refers to a double-handled knife with a curved blade (or, blades, as there are there double-bladed mezza … [Read more...]
Kitchen mallet
February 25, 2010 By 9 Comments
It looks like a hammer and it works like a hammer because you pound with it. There are many kinds of mallet, some are used in carpentry, others for machinery and there's the … [Read more...]
Corningware, Corelle, Pyrex and Visions sale up to 80% (now 70%) off!
November 10, 2009 By 95 Comments
UPDATE on November 10, 2009 For those who have been asking for updates, there will be a sale of Pyrex, Corelle, Visions and Corningware items from November 12 to 15 at the … [Read more...]
Fondue pot and forks
September 23, 2009 By 2 Comments
If you've been wondering why no new recipes have been posted during the last couple of days, it's because I'm gearing up to introduce a new kind of cooking. Last Saturday, I … [Read more...]
Santoku and partoku knives
September 5, 2009 By 5 Comments
How many knives do you have to own to function efficiently in the kitchen? I don't have too many knives. I have a cleaver, a chef's knife, a bread knife, a slicing knife, a … [Read more...]
Kitchen thermometers
November 29, 2008 By 14 Comments
Never thought the day would come when I'd get a meat thermometer. I like being able to look at roast beef, pork, leg of lamb or turkey or duck and know if it's done, … [Read more...]
Chopping boards — wood or plastic?
June 2, 2007 By 10 Comments
If my father were still alive and he had a chance to read this entry, he would be smiling from ear to ear. My father used wooden chooping boards -- only, exclusively. We would … [Read more...]
Salt and pepper mills
April 8, 2007 By 20 Comments
A reader who calls himself/herself "Lomi" e-mailed me asking what I mean by "freshly ground pepper". To tell you the truth, the question made me feel a little guilty. Am I … [Read more...]
Vegetable chopper
December 31, 2005 By 8 Comments
A lot of people shy away from home cooking because of the amount of time and effort it entails. Actually, both can be cut by more than half with the help of simple kitchen … [Read more...]
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