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…
The story shelf
Story shelf
A shelf of stories about kitchen craft, ingredients, tools, food customs and meals shaped by the turning year.
Ingredients
Canned, Dried or Fresh Beans for the Dish in Mind?
Canned, dried or fresh beans each suit different meals. Choose the form that fits your schedule, cooking liquid and…
Foodways
Before the Timer: How Cooks Kept Track of Time
Kitchen timekeeping paired household clocks and familiar cues to prompt a closer look. See how cooks could use…
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…
Seasonal Table
A Spring Supper Built Around the First Green Herbs
Plan a spring supper around one fresh herb, with clear pairings, simple timing, and a useful way to store any uncut…
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.