Monthly Archives: December 2011

No More Food Waste!

Posted on 28 December 2011 by

So, 2012 is the year I really try to reduce the amount of food I waste. Did you know that Americans waste about a pound of food per day? Chefs try hard not to waste anything; why shouldn’t home cooks … Continue reading →

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Bitchy Wine?

Posted on 8 December 2011 by

The wine market is so crowded that winemakers need rude names to make their wines stand out. I think this is yet another example of an over-saturated market. Do you buy a wine based on its name?  With Rude Names, … Continue reading →

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The Myth of Use-by Dates

Posted on 5 December 2011 by

I disregard the “use by” date and try to use the sniff/sight test on all foods to reduce food wastage. The only exception may be condiments. If the best-by date is more than a year ago, I’m pitching them. That’s … Continue reading →

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Is There Pesto in Your Freezer?

Posted on 2 December 2011 by

Here are some awesome tips for pesto that I learned from Marcella Hazan’s Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking. These tips are especially useful for pre-made, frozen pesto, which you may be trotting out this time of year. First, stir in … Continue reading →

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