Understanding Asado

Of all the confusion meat in Israel seems to cause, the piece that creates the most head-scratching seems to be the #9. It has two different names which are not synonyms for the same piece, nor do the... Read More

Q & A: I did not see #22 on your chart. How can I prepare it?

A #22 is not twenty-two, it’s a two-two. Because meat in Israel wasn’t confusing enough.... Read More

Time Efficiency When Cooking a Complete Meal

There are plenty of ways to improve your efficiency in the kitchen. From becoming proficient in different skills, to learning time-saving tips and tricks, you can learn how to minimize your time in th... Read More

Comparative Gastronomy: Dried Beef

While cold storage for food preservation was known to the ancients, it only became a modern convenience within the last century. Likewise, modern supermarkets, with their endless selections of shrink-... Read More

Q & A: Why Are Cumin and Turmeric Always Together?

I wasn’t sure this was a thing. I understand the flavors and properties of both spices, but that they were always found together in the same dishes? To be honest, I still don’t think it is... Read More

Q & A: What Can I Substitute for Ketchup and Mustard?

Food substitutions, I find, fall into two different categories: preference and dietary. The former is entirely subjective, and a matter of individual tastes. The second is a matter of life and death.... Read More