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Why You Should Ditch Iodized Salt

When I was a teenager I worked in the kitchen in a rest home. There was one old lady who told me the same story every time she saw me. It would always start the same way. “Where do you live?” Bertha asked. “Ridgeway,” I would say, knowing what was coming next. “I was inContinue reading “Why You Should Ditch Iodized Salt”

The KKF Bookshelf: How to Cook Everything

If I were stranded on a deserted island and could only have five cookbooks (er, deserted except for access to any and all ingredients, kitchen supplies and cooking implements) one book that would definitely be among them is How to Cook Everything by Mark Bittman. You may know Bittman as The Minimalist. He has aContinue reading “The KKF Bookshelf: How to Cook Everything”

Sausage & Peppers with Hash Browns

I am lucky enough to have a wonderful friendly neighborhood farmer who occasionally offers to his inner circle fine items he makes from his pastured meats like bacon, bratwurst and sausage. Recently I got a few pounds of an amazing somewhat hot Italian sausage that he made. At the same time, I ended up inContinue reading “Sausage & Peppers with Hash Browns”

Old Faithful vs. The New Hotness

The week before last I prattled on about my favorite kitchen gadgets. This week I thought I’d also thought I’d relate the story of one of my biggest gadget kung faux pas in recent years. I’ve had my trusty Cuisinart food processor for about ten years. I love it, and it’s just as powerful now asContinue reading “Old Faithful vs. The New Hotness”

Mutiny Worthy Dressing

Everyone has their food memories of the holidays. There’s something about growing up with culinary traditions that keeps them completely ingrained in us so that as adults we can almost feel like kids again when we have those foods. The taste, the aroma…the violent mutiny. There are some things you just don’t mess with. MyContinue reading “Mutiny Worthy Dressing”

Gadget Love Fest

I will freely admit that I’m a kitchen gadget junkie. My hero Alton Brown would be appalled at my kitchen, which is filled will all manner of unitaskers. However, some of them are so unbelievably handy that I think I could turn him to the dark side. Here are some of my favorites: The GarlicContinue reading “Gadget Love Fest”

KKF No-Fail Fish

I used to be afraid of fish. No, I don’t mean fish phobia. I mean I was afraid to cook it. I’m not sure what fostered this fear, but many home cooks have it. The best I could manage for a long time was pre-breaded fish sticks. Luckily, fantastic fish is only minutes away andContinue reading “KKF No-Fail Fish”

The KKF Bookshelf: The Flavor Bible

One of my favorite cookbooks is not a cookbook at all, but more of a handy manual guiding you on how to become your own hero in the kitchen. Ok, maybe not. Or why not…all depends on your definition of a hero. This amazing book is The Flavor Bible*. I was turned on to thisContinue reading “The KKF Bookshelf: The Flavor Bible”

KKF Taquitos for Now and Later

Last week I promised a recipe for my taquito freezer meal. These tasty bites can be made for now or frozen for later. They can be an appetizer, a side dish or a meal all on their own. I pan fry these instead of deep fry, but you could certainly deep fry them if youContinue reading “KKF Taquitos for Now and Later”

Freezer Meals and Jambalaya

I’ve made use of freezer meals for a long time. Busy work weeks or deadline season, working and going to school and most recently, having a baby, have all been reasons for me to stock the freezer with instant chow. Thaw, heat and enjoy! By far the most freezer meal prep I’ve done was inContinue reading “Freezer Meals and Jambalaya”