My friend Holly – an inspired home cook – makes simple, good food with lots of variety. What sets her apart, however, is her commitment to cooking for her family, which she does 95% of the time. This is particularly impressive as her job takes her on the road a lot. But, the one thing she is still trying to perfect is a technique for planning and shopping in advance. So, on her request, Kathrin and I wrote out our ground rules for shopping, beginning with this: start every day with a plan for what you’ll serve for dinner that night. Without one, chances are high the meal will be takeout! We hope these simple rules help get you out of the store and into the kitchen, quickly, so you can go outside and enjoy the day. Come and cook with us! Continue reading “To Market, to Market to Buy a Fresh Pig… Don’t Let Shopping Make Cooking Too Big! (Part I of II)”
Category: The Basic Pantry
Things to always have in the kitchen
Spice Up Your Life
Let’s face it we are creatures of habit. And, with so many different priorities, these days we tend to cook the same staple dishes over and over. Jessica and I believe that this is a good thing; in fact we cook different variations on the same 10 recipes regularly. Continue reading “Spice Up Your Life”