Pressure Canning Basics I have a tiny freezer built into the ancient refrigerator in the apartment I rent in the Boston metropolitan area. I am often cooking and enjoy the benefits of homemade stocks and soups. However, with my freezer being so small I had no way to store stocks, stews, pates, etc. I discovered [...]
My morning coffee is extremely important to me. I am completely in love with the flavor and aroma of great coffee. Coffee is a sensual experience for me and a great way to start the day. Making a great cup of coffee is simple and requires a few quality tools. I like to start with [...]
With fresh beef stock in my fridge and the rain continuing outside, I couldn’t help but turn to Julia Child’s boeuf bourguignon recipe. Apparently, many people never heard of this dish before the movie Julie and Julia. If you don’t have her book, Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Vol. 1 it is a critical [...]
A wonderful foundation for your kitchen stores is a stock. Beef and chicken stock are used the most and amazingly simple to make at home. Once you have made your own stock you will wonder why you ever bought the canned or boxed stuff. The great thing about making stock is that it is a [...]
