A few days ago, I learned of Boudin King Cake. I did a little research, but every recipe had elements I wanted to change. So, I made a few notes, and I plan on doing something along the lines of the below the first chance I get. I'll add some commentary once I've made it.Boudin … Continue reading Boudin King Cake
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The Dirty Secret of ‘Secret Family Recipes’
"...true originality is rare. Multiple cookbook authors have stories of asking people to send in family recipes and receiving dozens of nearly identical versions. “A lot of that has to do with [recipes sharing] very common ingredients,” says Stephanie Pierson, who wrote in to describe her experience asking for brisket recipes."—Alex Mayyasi. "The Dirty Secret … Continue reading The Dirty Secret of ‘Secret Family Recipes’
Omelets, Perfection & Life
Several years ago, I stumbled across an article in Gourmet magazine called "Chasing Perfection" by Francis Lam. This is how it starts: "Before Chef Skibitcky got ahold of my brain, I, like every other rational person, thought an omelet was something anyone can make. You throw eggs in a pan, stir them around, fold them in … Continue reading Omelets, Perfection & Life
