Roots and Grubs

Today on Serious Eats: Cooking with Kids: It’s About Time Now, dinner is at 6 p.m., the same way Christmas is on December 25.

I went out early this morning to write and was too lazy to eat breakfast before leaving the house. So I went to Tully’s and had a milkshake. It was loaded with vitamins, minerals, espresso, and chocolate syrup. Then I needed the bathroom key. First, it was sitting right near the bathroom door. What is the […]

This week in Culinate: Rising to the occasion Like other live ingredients, such as oysters and lobster, yeast can be intimidating.

I’ve discovered something completely awesome in Maine, but I’m assuming it’s not sold only in Maine: Smucker’s Microwave Hot Fudge You put the bottle in the microwave for a minute and then dispense at will. It makes it easy to achieve the important 50/50 ice cream to hot fudge ratio. Then you put the bottle back in […]

All I know is, when I get back from Maine, I have to make Iris a lobster roll. She made this clear. When some friends of mine said they were renting a house in Maine and invited me to come along, I wasn’t sure whether I could justify the expense or being away from the rest […]