This was a collection of finds from the market (Urbana’s Market at the Square) a couple weeks ago. As I’m sure I’ve mentioned before, our farmers’ market is wonderful. There are so many great products to be found in one place. Here’s a quick breakfast or any-time-of-day snack, with nearly no work involved: It’s the [...]
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Update Your Bookmarks
If you’re a subscriber (and why wouldn’t you be?), then you should see no issues. If you visit this blog via a bookmark or other link, I’d really like it if you update your bookmarks to http://www.cleverfoodblog.com. This will allow me to better prepare for any future changes, including changing blog platforms (no plans yet, [...]
Alinea – the Book
I recently checked out the Alinea Cookbook from the library in preparation for my upcoming “modern” food exploration. It’s amazing. The artwork is inspiring. The recipes showcase chef Grant Achatz‘s talent in flavor pairings and his eye for detail. Reading through this book is like rediscovering what “food” means. Sometimes the recipes seem pretentious and [...]
Sharp Knives
They make a big difference in the ease and safety of food prep. If you can spend the time, learn to sharpen them yourself. If not, find a reputable sharpener in your area. Some knife manufacturers will sharpen your knives for just the cost of shipping. I’ve found that the quality of the knife will [...]
