by Scott Feldstein | Saturday, January 25, 2025 | food
On Thursday night I had the best pizza I have ever had in my life. I was in Connecticut on business and my colleague and I went to New Haven to try what our hosts called “Pepe’s” pizza. They described it as one of 3-4 best pizza places in the state....
by Scott Feldstein | Saturday, August 3, 2024 | food
Years ago I used to make more pasta at home. I don’t know why I’ve gotten out of the habit. I was thinking about switching to grating my own parmesan cheese with a microplane as opposed to using pre-shredded stuff, when it occurred to me: whatcha gonna use...
by Scott Feldstein | Saturday, May 25, 2024 | food
So many people avoid gluten these days. I don’t avoid it myself, but when cooking for others one needs to think carefully. Which is why when I saw this recipe for gluten-free meatballs with teriyaki sauce that used potato flakes as a stand-in for the panade, I...
by Scott Feldstein | Saturday, October 7, 2023 | food, rants
I went out to eat not long ago at a local place. I ordered their carnitas “street tacos,” which come three to an order. When they arrived I learned that it is perfectly possible to ruin an otherwise delicious taco–tender pork, diced onions, fresh cilantro,...
by Scott Feldstein | Sunday, April 10, 2022 | food
The above photo is an “everything is in the pot” shot, not the finished chili, which must be simmered for two hours after this stage. I have a go-to chili recipe that uses ground beef, black beans and red bell pepper. I keep it in my Notes application so...
by Scott Feldstein | Sunday, February 27, 2022 | food
Today being Sunday I thought I’d make something nice for dinner that I could also take to work to share for lunch tomorrow. But what to make? I want something both simple and delicious. I’ve done enchiladas recently. And black bean chili. I have this great Cook’s...
