Caramelized Onions

No sugar required: A look at the beautiful process of caramelization! Continue reading Caramelized Onions

En Roux-t to Gumbo

Maybe a touch late for Mardi Gras, but there’s never a bad time for gumbo! Continue reading En Roux-t to Gumbo

I’ve written about how kitchens are hot. I’ve also written about some of the things that stand in the way … Continue reading Heat

Much like how eggs are the staple of breakfast, I’d argue that sandwiches are the national staple of lunch. That … Continue reading The Art of Crafting a Sandwich

Here’s the list of things I wouldn’t want to cook without — and some explanations why. Continue reading Kitchen Essentials: Elaborated

Yes, considering it’s half of the title of my blog (and that I have a damn salt tattoo!), salt is … Continue reading Salt 101

This blog was established under the guise of a piece of advice I received from my first Sous Chef, in … Continue reading What It Means To “Cook With Love”

Thanksgiving, whether Americans realize it or not, is when we celebrate food. As such, Thanksgiving is the closest thing to … Continue reading Our Newlywed Thanksgiving: cooking a Thanksgiving dinner for two