Cannellini Beans – a staple for all seasons

Posted by jimphelps on March 25, 2010 · 1 Comment 

While I wait for the market season to start, I’m filling in some basic recipes that I will build on as the year passes. Dried beans are a great staple to keep in the house.  I discovered that I could mail order many varieties (like cannellini beans) for much cheaper than I found them in town. … Continue reading →

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The 3-fold nature of “mise en place”

Posted by jimphelps on March 24, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

“Mise en place” is a cooking term that I learned in formal French cooking. To me, there are three reasons to follow those teachings. I have come to believe that there are also three meanings to “mise en place”.

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Ice Bath and Cooking Ahead

Posted by jimphelps on March 23, 2010 · 2 Comments 

The ice bath is a simple but versatile tool in the kitchen. If you haven’t discovered the ice bath, then let me introduce you to two reasons why it is great to have a sink full of ice water during the peak of the market.

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