Reward the Try

A case for real food writing for home cooks

What I learned Studying the Mother Sauces

Mastering the Art of French Mother Sauces: Beyond the Recipes and Into Understanding

Kitchen Basics. Stocks, soups, and sauces. Recipe

Let’s Talk Stock — Basic Beef Stock for a Thousand…

Venison Bourguignon — A rich, robust red wine classic French stew.

Following the timeless recipe of…

Baking. Cake and pastries. Recipe.

Gluten-Free (Or Not) Lemon-Ricotta Cake

Cooking at home. Leftovers. Quick and Easy Meals.

Salmon and Potato Cakes — Giving Leftovers Another…

Rose Flower Fermented Drink

Simple & Tasty Recipe

Savory Miso Scallion Custard

Steamed eggs, hidden treasures, and the heroism of Metro North employees

Basic Cooking Tips To Improve Your Everyday Meals

Everything starts here.

Elderflower Fermented Drink

Simple & Tasty Recipe