The Science of Cooking by Dr. Stuart Farrimond

by Andrea | Oct 22, 2017 | Cooking the Books | 0 comments

I consider myself fortunate to have received an advance copy of The Science of Cooking by Dr. Stuart Farrimond. I’m a little ashamed that it has taken me this long to get around to posting about it. Why? This. Book. Is. Fantastic. The Science of Cooking appeals...

The Essential Instant Pot Cookbook: Fresh and Foolproof Recipes for Your Electric Pressure Cooker by Coco Morante

by Andrea | Sep 14, 2017 | Cooking the Books | 0 comments

I’m going to keep this one short and to the point: The Essential Instant Pot Cookbook by Coco Morante is really a good, all-around cookbook for those with an Instant Pot or hoping to learn how to use one. After having spent time time with some cookbooks that...

State Bird Provisions: A Cookbook by Stuart Brioza, Nicole Krasinski, & JJ Goode

by Andrea | Sep 14, 2017 | Cooking the Books | 0 comments

I’ve been mulling this one over in my head for some time. I had a very… strong reaction to State Bird Provisions: A Cookbook when I first read it. To be perfectly honest, as a home cook, it made me feel like a rube. Now, if you’re reading this from...

Recipe: Rosemary-Brined Buttermilk Fried Chicken Thighs

by Andrea | Aug 22, 2017 | Cooking the Books, Entrees & Main, In The Kitchen | 0 comments

I have a confession to make. Until last night, I have never made fried chicken. I have a friend who was shocked and horrified to learn this. So I decided to remedy the situation by making Michael Ruhlman’s Rosemary-Brined Buttermilk Chicken. Twas but a happy...

Cheers to the Publican, Repast and Present: Recipes and Ramblings from an American Beer Hall by Paul Kahan, Cosmo Goss, and Rachel Holtzman

by Andrea | Aug 18, 2017 | Cooking the Books | 0 comments

Oh, holy hell! Not being up on the food scene in Chicago, the Publican just came across my radar in the form of their cookbook Cheers to the Publican, Repast and Present: Recipes and Ramblings from an American Beer Hall by Paul Kahan, Cosmo Goss, and Rachel Holtzman....

David Tanis Market Cooking by David Tanis

by Andrea | Aug 15, 2017 | Cooking the Books | 0 comments

David Tanis Market Cooking by David Tanis is… Well, frankly, it is humbling. Have you ever read something (or seen someone doing something, etc) and you think to yourself: THIS PERSON IS THE REAL DEAL. David Tanis is the real deal. Of course, Mr. Tanis cooked...