I realized that even though…

I realized that even though eating at home is cheaper, the primary obstacle for most people is that cooking at home is about as familiar as Abu Dubai. A tutorial if you're not sure how to get started cooking at home.

Two examinations of a timely…

Two examinations of a timely topic: Is eating at home cheaper? and Is Eating Out Cheaper Than Eating In? I love cooking, so I don't want to eat out all the time (or eat out "in" with delivery), but I do wonder sometimes if the cost and effort are really worth it.

Former FDA commissioner pleads guilty…

Former FDA commissioner pleads guilty to conflict of interest. He owned stocks in the food, beverage and medical device companies he was in charge of regulating. [Thanks Augie]

Man uses canola oil to…

Man uses canola oil to cool his computer. Then he gets hungry, so he uses the oil to make some french fries, at the same time!

How timely! The November/December Cook's…

How timely! The November/December Cook's Illustrated does some testing on kitchen shears and rates these Messermeister Take-Apart Shears as the best. I think I've found my replacement.

Gadget: Kitchen Shears

Normally, I wouldn't think of my kitchen shears as I gadget I can't live without. But the other day I went to use them and discovered they'd broken. On the inside of each handle (right below those bottle-top-gripping teeth) was a clean crack, making them hard to use when any pressure needs to be applied to cut. Now I realize how much I actually used them. I guess I need some new ones, since I can't get by without them. Perhaps it's worthwhile to invest in a more expensive pair.

Previous gadget: Peppergun

Andrew Dornenburg and Karen Page…

Andrew Dornenburg and Karen Page want to see you Megnut readers at their next book signing in New York City. Thursday, October 19th, at 6:30 pm. Details can be found here.

With regards to the induction…

With regards to the induction cooktops I mentioned last week, a reader emails asking: "What about stray magnetic fields? What are the chances of those disrupting cell physiology (yours)?" I've no clue about this. Any ideas?

You made the apple butter,…

You made the apple butter, now what? What do I do with apple butter?

A Saturday spent with 10…

A Saturday spent with 10 of Spain’s most prominent culinary masters. Jason Perlow (with tons of great pictures) on the Spain's 10 event. Coolest thing from the photos: using the steamer on your espresso machine to cook something in a broth. I totally want to try that one at home!