Food in the time of isolation

Yesterday was blustery and rainy.  Turning on the oven was a comfort.  I thought about all of the ripe heirloom tomatoes that I had sitting ...

This is a fool-proof, idiot-proof recipe.  You just need a smoker!  It is a riff on Kenji Lopez-Alt's recipe,  Smoked and Braised Beef B...

  Menu Chana Masala Saag Achari Vegetables Aloo Jerra Rice Meyer Lemon Chutney Coconut Cilantro Chutney I am so up for this!  I have been co...

Bill always makes sure to tell any new visitors, and some returnees, that I have 3 grills.  Grill #1, Grill #2, and Grill #3.  I decided to ...

olive oil I love the tail end of summer for the tomatoes alone.  I pulled a rack of baby backs from the freezer and used Penzey's Tsardu...

It was a whirlwind of a Saturday.  I had to run into see my GP for a pulmonary test.  Nothing horrid, just a routine test or blowing into th...

I am so curious about these meatless burgers.  From reading the package, I have to be extra careful not to overcook, but at the same time it...

Hot Italian Sausages, homemade grilled.  What could be better?  I can't think of anything right now!  The smell of the smoke, the smell ...

 I had a pork shoulder defrosting on the counter.  Yes, it seems I always have a pork shoulder defrosting.  It was too large a hunk for the ...

   I had one pound of ground lamb that needed to be used in the fridge.  I was torn between lamb burgers or keema.  Keema won!  I decided to...