DIY projects are an inherently silly thing to do. Any claim that they will result in a better or less expensive product than one would buy at a store is almost certainly wrong. The entire culture around it rests on a misunderstanding of specialization, gains from trade, and comparative advantage. See Murphy’s book on the […]
Making any kind of french pastry is very intimidating. Chef John makes it marginally less so. These turned out pretty well and were suprisingly simple to make. Note that BEESWAX is the key ingredient that you are likely not to have (check your candle drawer, though). I found some at Ace Hardware. I don’t have […]
Or, to be more precise, Serious Eats telling of The Spotted Pig’s Burger Buns. This was my first time making burger buns and they were excellent. Do keep in mind that the total rise time is four hours, two hours as a bulk rise and two hours after shaping. For some reason the recipe doesn’t […]
The soon-to-be spouse of Ben Southwood taught me how to make the roast potatoes: Boil baby potatoes (once inch) in salted water for 15 minutes or until you can slide a table fork in easily Drain the water, place the potatoes onto a baking tray, and lightly crush each with a fork. Crush the potatoes […]
Making elaborate desserts is generally a silly thing to do. It is unhealthy, time-consuming, and they are too large. Alas, we are in quarantine. It was simple and delicious. The best part about this recipe was the mornings after making it. It held up well at room temperature for a week and was delicious with […]
I’m interested in recipes that are easy to incorporate into life. Most recipes are things one would only make once or twice. For some reason, I have a bizarre amount of brioche buns in my freezer. It was easy and good, different enough from regular grilled cheese to be worth keeping in mind as a […]
During the Quarantine, I have been baking Adam Ragusea’s Legate Loaf, an extremely easy baguette-like bread to serve with cheese. There is not much to say about this recipe. It delivers on its promise. The loaves are usually ugly, but they taste good, especially with cheese. Sometimes the oven rise isn’t as much as one […]