World Famous Date Shakes in Dateland, Arizona
Giant billboards herald "World Famous Date Shakes" for more than 60 miles along a lonely Interstate 8 between Yuma and Gila Bend, Arizona. Date shakes have been served at this popular pit stop since the 1920s. The recipe is simple: Fresh Medjool dates that are boiled then smashed and blended with vanilla ice cream.
The Secret Ingredient (Chamomile): Chamomile Pork Chops with Lemon
Chamomile is an easy, inexpensive, and subtly sophisticated and unexpected ingredient in the simple breading for a seared slice of pork loin. This dish, served with sunny lemon and a salad of pea shoots and herbs, is simple but different, inexpensive but special.
Meltaways were one of the first cookies I made when I began my professional baking career. They're incredibly easy and their delicate, crumbly texture makes them terribly addictive. In this version, I made them with lime zest. But if you'd prefer another flavor—like lemon, vanilla bean or even black pepper—go for it.
Hot Dog of the Week: Red Snapper
In this week's edition of Hot Dog of the Week, we get a taste of Maine's famous red snappers, which are made with natural casing beef and pork franks and a healthy dose of FD&C Red #40. Why red? There's no definite answer, but the stories range from a simple marketing scheme to the legend that butchers were trying to hide the gray color of wieners made from old meat.
Parsley: It's More Than Just a Garnish
Parsley's got personality—namely, a clean bright flavor and a lettuce-like crunch. So how about we start treating it like what it is: an herb. It's one of few herbs you can find fresh at any time of year in most supermarkets. There are two types: flat leaf (also called Italian parsley) and curly leaf. In a pinch, either is fine, but note the differences between them.
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I buy my Grafton cheddar as trim (weirdly shaped cheese ends) from my health food store. I participate in a year-round CSA and commit to cooking whatever show up as my primary source of nutrition (mostly root vegetables for the coming months). I buy certain things at Costco. I never eat out. I bake my own bread. I preserve my sanity by re-reading MFK Fisher's How to Cook a Wolf. I complain a lot while eating as well as I ever have (if not better!).