Category Archives: Kitchen Adventures
Family Affair
Usually there are 20 of us, or even more than that. Basically all my grandmother’s children, her grandkids, and her great-grandkids. We all sit around the table together, and there’s no space at all, and it’s one of the most … Continue reading
Kitchen Hack: Coverage
When should I have the pot covered uncovered, or ajar? Less coverage = more evaporation=more concentrated flavor. Keep the pot covered if you want the ingredients to meld, cook and warm without reducing the amount of liquid. When the precise … Continue reading
What the Hell is a Pantry Box?
I appreciated the comment from one of my favorite bloggers, Chatting with San. It reminded me that I never told you about my pantry box, or better yet described what the hell a pantry box is, or why one should … Continue reading
Kitchen Hacks – Meal Prep
Get the busywork out of the way. Choose one night a week to put on a podcast and take care of boring task that’ll speed up future dinners. Peel garlic and shallots, clean and cut greens, break down hefty items … Continue reading
What the Hell are Garlic Scapes?
Looking at these, they reminded me of elephant garlic but curly. My pantry box informed me that Garlic scapes are the stalks that grow from the bulbs of hardneck garlic plants. You can also treat garlic scapes as you would garnish, chives, or scallions. I … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 