of several varieties. Shigumchi namul is marinaded spinach. Sookju namul is marinaded bean sprouts (this is what people normally think is called “namul”). There is also gosari namul, which is not eaten in the west and...

Hmm.. sorry, I’m not big on cabernets and I can’t remember any in recent memory that would be “great.” I’d only lead you astray if I recommended anything! Actually, my favorite wine I’ve had...

I’m with you Niki. We’re in the midst of a terrible drought down here and I’ve been subconsciously cutting back on the amount of water I fill my pasta pot with all summer long. No difference. I always put a...

Most commercial kitchen are not air conditions and this was filmed over the summer. Television lights put off a lot of heat, perhaps it was a simulation of the heat in KS ;-). I actually wondered if the equipment not working was...

over as many times as I could. So if the food was not out yet, I went to the kitchen to find it before my customers had time to miss it. If something wasn’t on the table I went and got it myself, especially if I noticed my runner...

Do you really read the ingredient list of every food item that you buy? How much time do you devote to grocery shopping? I really resent having to spend so much time in order to weed out the garbage.

healthfully. In my personal experience however, diets don’t work long term. The key is to keep everything in balance, eat more fruits and veggies than fats, protein and starch, walk a lot, drink water and be vigilant when...

Ronnybrook Farm milk to taste “richer” than other milks. Their cows are grass-fed only during the summer.

and Coriander “Jus” Grilled Snake River Farms “Calotte de Boeuf”, Wilted Arrowleaf Spinach, Roasted Cepe Mushrooms, La Ratte Potatoes and Sauce “Bordelaisee” “Brescianella” Salad of Mixed...

Well, I never worked in a professional kitchen (not counting the snack bar/grill in college and a catering summer job), so I should just wait for the chefs among us to weigh in, but one adult ed cooking class I took suggested...

I love the stuff, and every year at this time when I see a big patch in someone’s yard I have one of those “d'oh” moments wishing I had planted a couple of crowns...it grows like a weed here in the northwest....

It’s not tacky, unfortunately, it’s standard. Asking in advance is basically for 2 reasons: to weed out if there are any “special” meal requests (allergies, vegetarians) and to get a reasonable idea of how...

of "the weeds" back in my line cook days, or what it is. Sure he is not as polished as some of the other folks on the show, but I have worked with “alleged” CIA grads who knew less than some of the great line cooks I...