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Little fish, big salad

Thursday, September 25th, 2008

On Culinate this month: Small Fry: Little fish are tasty, fun, and good for you Delicious, fresh, local fish, every morsel edible from head to tail, and they’re only $2 a pound? (The same fish counter was selling wild salmon for $28 a pound.) I made fried smelt for the family, and my daughter gobbled […]

The new new steak

Saturday, September 20th, 2008

Yesterday at breakfast I said to Iris, “So, what should we have for dinner tonight?” “How about something from The New Steak?” she said, glancing at the bookshelf. Ah, The New Steak, repository of deliciousness. We decided on flank steak marinated with shallots and sherry vinegar and served with sauteed mushrooms and roasted potatoes. I changed the […]

How many more times

Friday, September 19th, 2008

So, I know you read the New York Times article, 6 Food Mistakes Parents Make. Whenever I read an article like this, I think, “Hey, I should comment on this article.” Then I think, “Wait, why does anyone care what I think about this article?” Then I think, “Hey, I have a blog. Posting my […]

Harvest time

Thursday, September 18th, 2008

An update on the Amster-Burton gardening situation. The fundamentals of our garden are strong and we do not require a federal bailout at this time. Our cherry tomato plant, which came to us a 12-inch weakling, has grown into a shaky colossus. It sprawls against the wall like a group of drunks sleeping it off. Unlike […]

Maid to order

Tuesday, September 16th, 2008

Today on Serious Eats: Cooking With Kids: Amelia Bedelia Gives Advice on Baby Food With few exceptions, mashed-up adult food is perfect for babies. It’s nutritious, fun, and easy, and you don’t have to prepare separate meals. Sometimes I go on and on as if I invented this idea. Then something will […]