Tag Archives: conquering kitchen fears
Don’t Chicken Out
Friends will say, “Oh, but it’s so easy!” And still I will chicken out. I’ve always been wimpy when it comes to preparing meat. This phobia includes poultry, and does not exclude even the easiest roast chicken. I usually end … Continue reading
Hook, Line and Sinker: Cooking a Whole Fish
I used to stand in front of the fish counter, looking at all the options but never choosing the whole fish–worried that it would be way too much work. I often thought back to one of my vacations (to Zihuatanejo, … Continue reading
The Mystery of the Beet
I read a list published in the New York Times last week (first published in June 2008) that highlighted the 11 best foods you aren’t eating. They are right. I’m not eating beets. I’m not eating cabbage. I’m not eating … Continue reading
Conquering a Cooking Fear… with Cheese
Today I overcame one of my longtime cooking fears. I’m sure many of you can relate — I tend to shy away from (read: avoid like the plague) recipes with more than, say, 10 ingredients. But I adore a good … Continue reading
From the Editor
Swine Dining
Cooking from the Carpool Lane