Holding one of these Short Stack mini-cookbooks feels like being handed something special — a secret note passed in class, a mix tape made just for you, a slim diary found in the back of a garage sale book. Each edition focuses on just one ingredient, from sweet potatoes to buttermilk, whatever ingredient is nearest-and-dearest to the author’s heart. Then, in the span of 48 pages, we get all the reasons (and recipes) why we should love that ingredient, too.
Q: I have been trying to incorporate more fish into my diet, and I think it’s a great option for quick weeknight dinners. However, the last few times I tried to pan-fry a fish fillet, it completely fell apart and got stuck to my frying pan.
The angle: Let’s make lunch something we look forward to
Recipes for right now: Turkey with Mango-Tomato Chutney, Fried Chicken & Waffle Sandwiches, Corn Chowder, Wild Rice with Lentils & Spinach, Gemelli with Peas & Pancetta, Thai Summer Rolls, Rustic Ratatouille Tart,
Who would enjoy this book? Anyone tired of their daily lunch routine
Ryan Farr is the owner of 4505 Meats, a well-loved butcher shop in San Francisco’s Mission district. In the past two weeks he’s both opened a new restaurant, 4505 Burgers and BBQ, and released a new cookbook, Sausage Making: The Definitive Guide with Recipes. Clearly, he is a busy guy but he’s the one to tap when it comes to solid advice on the essentials of sausage making!
Read on for Ryan’s thoughts on the art and science of making sausage at home. (Hint: There’s some math involved!)
Love natural nut butter, but can’t stand when it separates? You’re not alone! There are a few different methods to blend, and re-blend, separated nut butter, and I have a tried and true, super-easy method that works every time.
Throwing a party can be great fun, but it can also be extremely stressful. Where are the napkins? Shoot, you forgot to pick up the wine. Why isn’t that roast done yet? You need the oven for the cobbler! Help, the guests are here and you haven’t showered!
Peace, friends. The price of a great party doesn’t have to be your sanity. Here are 10 ways you can make things easier:
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Using nonstick cooking spray is an easy way to grease all the edges and corners in a baking pan, but it always seems to coat the area I’m spraying over with a sticky film too. Does this happen to you too? Here’s the best way I’ve found to make sure your pan gets greasy while your kitchen stays clean.
What if instead of catching up on your favorite reality TV show or binge-watching Game of Thrones, you could be transported into outer space or even back in time while sitting on your couch? If you’re like me, you’ve been in awe of Cosmos: A Space Odyssey, the follow-up of Cosmos: A Personal Voyage hosted by Carl Sagan in the 1980s. Neil deGrasse Tyson is our tour guide to the great unknown and the players in history who attempted to shed light on the universe.
Whether you’re hungry for knowledge, or just you know, dinner, here’s what you should eat while watching Cosmos.
June 12, come hear from Scott Chaskey, author of Seedtime, and Director of Quail Hill Farm-one of the first CSA farms in the country. Come hear all about Scott’s life on the farm (check out our must-read post series here) and what he has been up to since the last time we heard from him. Pitch Presenters include Fiorella Valdesolo and Michele Outland from Gather Journal, Chrissy Crawford from Art Star, and Carly Cylinder from Flour LA. Come early, stay late, mingle with our fabulous presenters, and enjoy wine from Terlato. What could be better?
When: June 12. Doors open 6pm, Event begins 7pm
Where: Subculture, 45 Bleecker Street (right by the 6, B, D, F and M trains)
Attending: 170 tickets available
July 9, come hear from Greg Colando, founder and president of FLOR—the carpet design squares company that has been helping you create custom area rugs, runners and wall to wall design solutions since 2003. Come hear all about Greg’s inspiration and his creative business journey. Pitch Presenters include Jean from Sweeten, Rob from Interior Define, and Jennifer from Viyet. Come early, stay late, mingle with our fabulous presenters, and enjoy wine from Cusumano. What could be better?
When: July 9. Doors open 6pm, Event begins 7pm
Where: Subculture, 45 Bleecker Street (right by the 6, B, D, F and M trains)
Attending: 170 tickets available