Cooking with Books

Dear Guava: I love you in all shapes, forms, textures and physical states. I love your ability to transform into a delectable treat. Who needs ... continue reading...

As a culinary school graduate, there are certain things you seem to look for in a restaurant ($$ and above) and these things are non-negotiable. They ... continue reading...

Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic ... continue reading...

I've always searched for that one perfect butter cookie recipe and the folks at Cook's Illustrated have it! Their recipe is double the one below and ... continue reading...

Microplane Zester/Grater Picture from Creative Commons: http://search.creativecommons.org/?q=microplane After owning one for a few years now, I ... continue reading...

...or better yet "How proud my Dad was to see one of his chickens laid a 3-yolk egg!" My backyard: home of 3 lady Chickens, currently my Dad's new ... continue reading...

After deciding to do a blogging schedule, I wondered: Who will be my first Featured Blogger? I wrote their names down on scraps of paper, threw them ... continue reading...

Nature’s butter and best gift to us, Avocados are a staple at the Dominican table.  During lunch, it is typically sliced into wedges and sprinkled ... continue reading...

Dominican Fried Treats The picture depicts a variety of Dominican snacks/party treats and they are: "Quipe" Stuffed Bulgar Wheat  Pocket is the ... continue reading...