turns out the secret to avocado toast is also the secret to Italian bruschetta
rants 
Answers to your basic cooking questions and things I feel really strongly about.
Winning isn’t everything—but it’s pretty damn awesome.
The votes are read and the decision is final: this month, I was voted as the number one Female Difference Maker in Los Angeles!
why don’t you need to peel carrots?
Trust me, no one will ever know if the carrots you put in soups, stews or roasted vegetable dishes are peeled or not.
burrata vs mozzarella, what’s the difference?
Burrata is essentially mozzarella with cream on the inside. Mozzarella has a firmer texture and can be sliced neatly.
7 secrets to the best latkes?
You don't start cooking school called Meal and a Spiel if you can't make a mean latke.
Why don’t Italians put cheese on top of seafood pasta?
If you're asking for cheese on top of your seafood pasta, I can promise you, your waiter is making fun of you.
Why don’t Italians drink cappuccino after a meal?
Restaurants in Italy that don't cater to tourists won't even serve you a cappuccino after a meal.
What ingredients should never go in the fridge?
I did not invent these no-refrigeration principles. The Italians did. I am just the messenger.
Burnt on the Outside, Raw on the Inside?
If this phenomenon regularly happens to you, it might just be that you are missing one simple cooking hint
What is the difference between baking and roasting?!
The bottom line is that they are essentially the same thing. They both mean "cooking something in the oven."
What the F*CK is my Broiler?
Fortunately the broiler is easier to find than your G-Spot. It's on the ceiling of your oven.
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Persian Food is Very Sexy
I am currently deep in the study of Persian cuisine. This involves: eating at restaurants, eating at Perisan friends' houses, getting my hands on the most authentic cookbooks and simply...