The sun is shining and here at the show our thoughts are turning to the long hot days of summer, and all the wonderful flavors that come along for the ride. My brother Randy returns to the show and we trade some of our favorite flavors back and...
Let’s master the art of making pâte à choux, that light and delicate pastry dough that forms the basis for cream puffs, eclairs, crullers, beignets, gougeres, and so much more. The key to light and airy pastries is in the technique, so follow...
What’s an easy, go-to dish for your next brunch (or breakfast, lunch or dinner)? Let’s take a look at frittata, the Italian version of a classic omelet that is simple, elegant, and a lot of fun to make. Listen to the episode for all my...
On today’s episode we get back to the basics to answer that age-old question that has hounded home cooks for eons; how do you time your cooking so all of your meal components are finished at the same time? No one likes sitting around waiting...
On today’s smorgasbord episode I talk about recent news that might make you ponder the safety of the food you eat everyday, along with asparagus season, hot sauce, and meal kits. Before we get into the details, make a note to go check out my...
Cooked Episode 1: “Fire” Today we are doing something a little different on the show. Based on listener feedback I’ve been checking out the Netflix documentary “Cooked” by Michael Pollan. You’ve probably heard me...
Sourdough On today’s episode we dive deep into the world of sourdough bread with Maurizio Leo of theperfectloaf.com. The process to make sourdough bread has remained unchanged for millennia, and while it is a relatively simple process, home...
On today’s episode I’m reaching into the question bag answering some listener queries. Topics include: What is a”neutral oil” and can you use extra virgin olive oil for everything? Can you cook salmon using the methods I...
Home cooks usually cite cooking fish as one of the more difficult tasks in the kitchen. In fact, many people don’t even bother cooking fish at home and reserve their seafood consumption to restaurant trips. On today’s episode we look at...
The show is now available on the Spotify app! Butter Today on The Kitchen Counter we take a look at that most indispensable ingredient for the home cook and baker: butter. Listen to the episode for butter history, tips on using butter in the...