Kitchen Craft
Why Toasted Spices Smell Different
Why toasted spices smell different comes down to how dry heat shifts aroma. Learn what to notice, which whole spices…
Stories from the table
All stories
Explore food through the details that give it character: a change in technique, an ingredient in another form, a familiar custom or the history behind an object at the table.
Ingredients
Fresh, Dried or Frozen Herbs: Pick by the Job
Fresh, dried or frozen herbs suit different jobs. Choose the right form for your cooking time, desired texture, and…
Food History
Before the Refrigerator: How the Home Icebox Kept Food Cool
Learn how the home icebox used delivered ice, insulated walls, and daily upkeep to cool food before electric…
Foodways
The Myth of the Perfect Seafood Pairing
The perfect seafood pairing depends on the bite, not a rule. Learn to balance seafood with sauces and sides by…
At the Table
A Weeknight Supper Built Around One Shared Dish
Plan a weeknight supper around one shared dish, with flexible sides and serving choices that welcome different…
Our point of view
Every dish carries more than flavour
We look at the choices, techniques and traditions around food, with curiosity about both the cooking and the people gathered at the table.