Archive for April 2010 | Monthly archive page

At the behest of our ring leader this will be a simple post this time around containing the recipe for a soup I made at the most recent meeting of the Estate. The theme was spring, and all the bounty Michigan provides for that season (sadly, though, our resident forager was unable to get his

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Apr 24

Drink me.

I have an unhealthy relationship with wine. I find it endlessly fascinating, and sometimes infuriating, I find it good in moderation, and better in excess. It’s one hell of a tasty hobby. But I’m no wine expert. I know, everyone says that in their first post to try and sound like a “regular guy”, not

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Apr 12

Sauces 101

One of the biggest mysteries to home cooks, it seems, is how to make sauces like the professionals. To this i have only three words to say. Stock, stock, and stock! It’s not hard to make at home, keeps well frozen, and will make a world of difference. So why don’t more people learn the

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I’m typically not one to use this forum simply to soapbox, so as I wax vitriol on this subject which is burning a hole in my head for a while, I’ll also present some first steps towards a better way of doing things in the hopes that this article stands as more than just a

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