For me, fall is reminiscent of not only the crisp autumn weather of my childhood, but also of all things savory. At the head of that class is arguably the oldest vegetable known to mankind – the onion. In honor of fall and in salute to this majestic vegetable, I’m going to start a series [...]
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Sodium may well be the sixth most abundant element on earth, but it is also one which we in our culture of excess, have abused. Since recorded history and even beyond, mankind has had a fascination with salt. Wars were fought over it, it was shipped to the far reaches of the earth, and fortunes were [...] This uncharacteristic weather in Central Texas, which is cold and rainy in case you were wondering, has me feeling nostalgic for the crisp autumn days with the smell of golden leaves wafting through the air. Thick wool sweaters which would prickle at your neck at inopportune and unpredictable moments would keep you warm despite the [...] Popcorn, corn on the cob, polenta, cornmeal, grits….creamed, fried, popped, ground; corn truly is one of the most versatile food products on the planet. It is believed that corn began to be cultivated about 7000 years ago in central Mexico. Corn is the product of cultivating and harvesting a wild grass. This wild grass had ‘ears’ [...] Phyllo, fillo or filo – no matter how you say it or spell it, it is all fabulous. The word is Greek and means sheet or leaf, and that’s exactly what this unleavened flour dough is. It can be found in the freezer section of your grocery store, and these super thin sheets of dough [...] So if you’re like me and you watch way too much food tv, then sooner or later you’ll see some fancy-pants chef try to wow the crowd by whipping out the tiny container of gold dust or gold leaf. This the chef will then apply delicately to the top of whatever creation he or she [...] Bologna, Italy, gave the world of food its most famous gift: Bolognese Sauce. I just shake my head sadly at the misrepresentation that this divine concoction has suffered at the hands of over-salted and under-educated palates. This sauce, which was officially recognized in 1982, has been around for many many years but burst onto the [...] Bored with cooking? I’ve got a great idea for how to avoid the dreaded question of “What’s for dinner. Part review, part rant and mostly extolling the wonders of Marcel’s, a restaurant in Port Aransas. Everybody loves garlic. Ever watch an episode of Emeril and hear the iconic BAM when he haphazardly tosses mounds of garlic into pot A while the crowd cheers and claps? Well, stick me in that audience ’cause I’m a garlic lover. Admittedly, I’m not nearly the garlic freak that my sister Sarah is. She adds nearly [...] |
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