Another vote for #3, but a twist on the method that will work if you’re planning to serve the roast au jus. Have the saucepan of jus standing by at a simmer, cut off MIL’s portion, and poach it in the liquid until...

My mother-in-law caught a cold when she was in LA but we still went out, MIL-style! We had the Wednesday night tasting menu at the bar at Campanile. Mark Peel shops at the SM farmer’s market in the morning and then plans the...

best place in DC/VA/MD to buy live 3, 4 or 5-pound lobsters? (cooking for mother's day) In the last couple of years, I drove down to the waterfront fish market in DC... price and quality seemed pretty decent.... just wondering if...

will be ruined. The end result, is a rich, slightly creamy, savory sauce, that is everything you want. Most often this dish will be done with lamb, but with lotus root it was incredible. Usually eaten over rice, we broke out...

(brilliant kougin amin; slightly greasy take on a BLT), Jin Patisserie (gorgeous little fleur de sel caramels), Stroh’s Gourmet (unremarkable sandwich and salads but terrific potato chips), and Ivy at the Shore (planters...

I never eat out on : mother's day, father’s day or Valentine’s day. It’s even worse to be a server in a restaurant on such days. It’s busy and people demand everything as they want mom’s day perfect....

Xin miao Dumpling Restaurant (2 doors down from Mother's dumpling), practically unheard to most dumpling lovers. After been eating northern style dumplings for over 20 years, I can swear by my life that this place makes the best...

The Wall Street Journal sings a dirge for the poor, debased mimosa.

The Corn Refiners Association attempts to reverse high-fructose corn syrup’s bad rep.

You need to vet the bird’s background thoroughly, say hounds.

to be ready. Also, just like with cooking wines. The vinegar will only be as good as the ingredients you start with. If you use a corked wine it will be ruined since a corked wine is lousy tasting and also gets that way from a...

Okay, I know Swiss Diamond non-stick surfaces are supposed to be able to stand up to metal utensils, but can I use my immersion blender in it? I’m just nervous about ruining my pot. ~TDQ

DISREGARD my suggestion for Punch & Judy. It seems as though the owners, who apparently also own Vig 27 and PS 450 have ruined the restaurant. What used to be a great place for wine and interesting entrees and a great cheese plate...

I’m always trying different meatloaf recipes and finally found one I really love that I got from my mother-in-law. The spices like cayenne, nutmeg and cumin give it a great unexpected kick. Here is it in case you’re...

, a month ago when M’Th’Su posted the event information on the listserv, because announcements are nipped off on CH, I printed a copy out for my Mother’s amusement. After that, I was getting a daily inquiry of...