Kitchen Craft
Why a Lid Changes the Pace of a Simmer
A lid changes the pace of a simmer by trapping heat and moisture; learn when to cover, crack, or uncover a pot for the…
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Kitchen Craft
Cooking methods and small choices that change how a dish comes together.
Kitchen Craft
The Myth That a Recipe Must Be Followed Word for Word
A recipe followed word for word can still miss the point. Learn which proportions and sequence matter, and which…
Our point of view
A kitchen is made of more than recipes
We look at the choices, customs and skills around cooking, with the patience to notice what a tool, ingredient or season brings to the table.