Clams and mussels bathe in a fragrant, miso-thickened broth.

Chicken Thighs with Pineau de Charentes

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Grilled Polenta with Wild Mushroom Sauté

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Your coffee will taste like the water it’s brewed with.

Many of the commercial bottled waters are simply local tap water, that has been filtered maybe a bit more than what you receive through your tap. Read the labels carefully, is your water truly coming from mountain springs or...

Besciamella (Béchamel)

.... and while I’m on it, I’d appreciate others' thoughts about the brita water bottle, which I love (especially at the gym and bedside) but suspect is not effectively filtering the water.

Gluten Free and Vegan Mocha Mousse

Bourgeois Tuna Noodle Casserole

It really isn’t safe to filter vodka/spirits through a Brita filter for several reasons. One they are made of plastic and spirits going through will leach out toxic chemicals from the plastic that are inert when it filters...

I can’t say that I’ve noticed this problem, and I’ve used the reusable filters for years. But if you’re using a “universal” filter, rather than one specific to your coffeemaker, it’s...