The Cook’s Kitchen

Next to knowing how to cook a particular cut of meat, the flavor is the next thing to master. One of the ways to add flavor to meat is by injecting it with a marinade. Injecting takes the flavor deep inside the meat, right where you want it. This technique is a […]

The holidays are fast approaching again. Each year I try to find ways to be more efficient with the cooking I do from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day. This year, I got some help from my wife during a Thanksgiving Day test run that we did over last weekend - she made turkey stock […]

Since we’re getting close to the gift giving time of year, the nice folks over at House and Garden have put together a lovely selection of book recommendations to give the foodies in your life. It’s a mighty impressive collection of books from well known chefs like Michel Richard, Donna Hay, Alain Ducasse and many […]

Danielle met John Scharffenberger recently and was nice enough to share the experience with us.
   
I met John Scharffenberger last Thursday.
Yes, one of the founders of Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker.
I passed by my local chocolate cafe, The Chocolate Room, that afternoon, only to notice a sign in the window saying that John Scharffenberger would be there that evening […]

History  If you or your children have been involved in scouting, then you’ve probably seen a Dutch oven. But, for those who’ve never seen one, it’s best described as a “cast iron” pot.   Lewis and Clark used them to prepare food during their expedition to explore the Louisiana Purchase. Cowboys used them on cattle drives and they […]

Boy do I love the equipment section in my favorite cooking store.  The latest addition to my kitchen tool drawer were two pairs of these tongs. They have all of the popular features: 18/8 stainless steel construction, a locking hinge and silicone tips that can withstand temperatures of up to 600°F.  I selected two colors […]

Today we are welcoming Danielle, from the wonderful Habeas Brulee blog, as a new writer in The Cook’s Kitchen. Here’s a wonderful ode to her knife collection.
I was never one of those people who craved a block full of knives from the start. In fact, it wasn’t so very long ago that I bought my […]

Madeline of the site Everything Rachael Ray sent me a link to this recent Sacramento Bee review of a gadget that I’ve had my eye on for a while, the Roasted Garlic Express. If only I had more counter space….
If you like roasted garlic, check out the Roasted Garlic Express. It’s a countertop electric cooker […]

I get asked at least once a month to recommend a good BBQ cookbook. My fall back book for the beginner is Cheryl Alters Jamison’s Smoke and Spice. It’s a great book full of information on smokers, techniques, fuels and how to barbeque in general. But, if you know how to build and control a […]

Like a lot of guys in the kitchen, I started off wanting all the coolest gadgets. Ok, I still want all the coolest gadgets, but now I want to make sure that each gadget is something useful. An example of a failed product for me is the Pig Tailed Food Flipper. It’s […]