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June 29, 2018
How to Cut Up a Whole Chicken
After reviewing dozens of videos on this subject, I decided to use this one by the wonderful Melissa Clark of The New York Times to demonstrate what’s arguably one of the most valuable lessons a home cook can master. Why is it so important? Here’s an excerpt from The Kitchen Counter Cooking School: “If there’s one […]
June 28, 2018
How to Outfit a Kitchen on a Budget or 14 Things Every Kitchen Needs
People have been quite successful making a lot of food in the past centuries with little more than a pot, spoon, bowl, knife and cutting surface. I’ve put together a very general guide that I’ve used for events aimed at college students, and you’ll find the list below. A Good Chef’s Knife Don’t waste money […]
June 6, 2018
How to Read a Nutritional Label
Andrew Wilder of the excellent site Eating Rules, developed a terrific .pdf that explains how to read a basic nutritional label that you can download for free. Also, see his excellent story on reading food labels on the AttuneFoods web site. Seattle-based nutritionist Beve Kindblade generously provided all kinds of great information for the book. […]
April 28, 2018
Hungry for Words Podcast – Sneak Peak!
I’m launching a podcast. For those who know me, they’re muttering, “Yeah, finally.” I’ve been collecting these interviews for the past two years and we’re on the verge of putting them up on all the various podcasting sites for everyone to subscribe to — but not quite yet. Later this month. You, dear reader, are […]
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April 22, 2018
Recipe: French Onion Quiche
Quiche is like pizza — it can be made with almost anything. Although it sounds posh, quiche one of my fridge clean-out dishes. I rummage through the crisper drawers, explore the pull-out where I keep cheese and poke through other nooks to see what needs to be used up that might taste good together. Then, […]
April 16, 2018
Recipe: Spicy Planked Salmon or Halibut
Pike Place Market reminds me of when I first moved to Seattle back in 1996. Can that possibly be more than 20 years ago? I’d never lived on the west coast, or in a place with mountains or even one with a major public market. Although I loved to cooked, I’d rarely cooked salmon or […]
February 27, 2018
Breakfast at Tiffany’s
“Where do you get breakfast here?” I can recall the pained look on the jewelry seller’s face as if it happened yesterday, even though it was in the summer of 1987. Though young and broke, like any Audrey Hepburn obsessed young woman, I made a beeline to the famous jewelry store on my first trip […]
November 7, 2017
Event: Performance for Writers in Seattle
Public speaking is the world’s leading phobia. Although writers tend to be bookish types, at some point you’ll need to discuss or read your work in front of an audience, be interviewed on TV or radio, or take part in a discussion panel. In this busy session, you’ll learn (and practice!) how to speak into […]
October 18, 2017
Event: A Vinegar-Filled Evening with author of “Acid Trip”
Vinegar doesn’t get enough respect. Most people think of it only as a boring staple for salad dressings. Over the course of this evening with Michael Harlan Turkell, author of the new book “Acid Trip: Travels in the World of Vinegar,” I hope to change your perceptions about vinegar forever. We’ll be hosting this event […]
