an oyster out of its shell with an oyster fork than with a large fork. You wouldn’t use a sledge hammer to put a nail in the wall. Yes, aspiring upper class Victorians created an unbelievable array of silverware for all...

we eat when we have extended family dinners. The dessert (rice dumpling soup with fruit tail) was a disappointment, but we really did not expect much since they were really busy and had went out of their way to accomodate us. At...

Energized from yesterday’s change of heart, I kicked into high gear. Today was quite a ride. I can’t believe I did all the following in one day … but I did. It’s a testament to the chowconnaissance...

i just learned this technique while reading the new laurel’s cookbook! a friend recommended it to me for its superb explanations, and the directions for breadmaking are great. she offers up the tip mentioned above (poking...

before we head out to the airport. Any counter suggestions? I always like to visit museums in new cities...Any favorites? I have been to the best of paris, london, vienna, and boston so don’t necessarily need to see the...

with the perfumy sweetness of muscat grapes (recently available in Chelsea market) or blueberries bought in the supermarket (or served in most restaurants) to those picked yourself at a Connecticut farm, and a whole new world of...

, there are a few things that draw me back, but I’m very, very skeptical about anything new.

be a powerful motivator if channelled correctly. If you really feel guilt about your diet, perhaps try someting new. Just one thing, maybe. Maybe one veg. meal a week. See how you feel. If the pastrami is making you feel that...

I’ve been “studying” wine and especially food and wine combinations for almost 20 years. I’m always open to a new idea to “expand my horizons” but there are certain flavor combinations that...

has established with the manufacturer. Tomato products are NOT created equal. Cooks Illustrated has done multiple canned tomato comparisons with the results being pretty dismal. There are huge difference in quality between the...

. I suggest you read the Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution book before making up your mind. It helps to understand the reasons behind the plan. There are also some very good low-carb cookbooks available. I love the Fran McCullough...

on this. i work with beautiful organic produce every day, and i make awesome food out of it that i don’t for a second think that i could create with conventional stuff. i take pride in the fact that i pick up hotel pans and...

and they have those little six-pack carriers you fill up and get an additional 10% off. The current SLO New Times has an article (about the great steaks at the Far Western Tavern in Guadalupe) in which the author mentions that she...

and presented the bottle, even more of the responsibility should fall on the restaurant. As an aside, a restaurant that would refuse such a request when the difference is $35 is one that probably needs new management. Most...

for a tail instead.