Did you know that the advised method for cracking a coconut involves safety glasses, a screwdriver, and a hammer? Neither did I, until I was browsing through the hilarious Basic Skills Challenge videos that Epicurious produces. It was one of their few challenges that had me paying attention to the very end, where they reveal […]
Cookbook Roulette
Cookbook Roulette #1 – Is Hot Fudge Ever Random?
I experienced a bit of a time crunch conundrum last week after writing my introduction post on Cookbook Roulette. We were due to head out of the house for our bi-weekly grocery shopping trip that evening and I still had a few odds and ends of work to tidy up, as well as the menu […]
Cookbook Roulette – An Introduction
When I was in my teens and early twenties, my parents allowed me to throw them a series of formal dinner parties. I mashed together my love of cooking, tidbits I had picked up from various out-of-date etiquette books, and my delight in the drama of a set stage piece to create several elaborate coursed […]