Rullapylsa: A Taste of Icelandic Tradition and Culinary Resilience The scent of simmering spices and slow-cooked meat evokes a sense of comfort and history for me, a feeling deeply rooted in the time I spent poring over aged cookbooks. One such treasure, a fundraiser compilation for breast cancer research titled “Breast Wishes,” introduced me to … Read more
Rosemary Pork Chops – Brined There are some culinary discoveries that just stop you in your tracks, moments where you taste something and immediately understand why people get so excited about a particular technique. For me, discovering brining was one of those revelations. I remember hearing the buzz around the holidays about how brining could … Read more
The Golden Standard: French Laundry’s Lemon Brined Fried Chicken There are certain dishes that transcend mere sustenance and become edible memories. For me, that dish is Thomas Keller’s Lemon Brined Fried Chicken. I first encountered it not at The French Laundry itself, but through the pages of his “Ad Hoc at Home” cookbook, a culinary … Read more
Faux Lobster: Grilled Halibut That Rivals the Sea’s Best There are certain flavors that transport me back to specific moments in my life, and the first time I tasted this grilled halibut, it was like a revelation. I remember standing on a blustery Oregon coast, the air thick with the scent of salt and pine. … Read more