brightsideman

Saw some conversation about out-of-Louisiana ordering of crawfish and wondered if anyone in the Great Lakes area had any experience with ordering a sack of cooked crawfish? (Most states bordering the Great Lakes ban live crawfish shipments. Indiana allows it, if you like trivia.) Saw some reviews...

Staub has the dark interior finish, which some say can make it difficult to gauge fond build-up while browning. Le Creuset has the white finish, which makes it easier to monitor browning, but it could discolor over time. I’ve got a Mario Batali Dutch oven made in China. Got it real cheap because ...

I was going through my mom’s kitchen this week during a visit, and I found this 5-qt. Magnalite Classic pan. It doesn’t match her other Magnalite pans, so she must have purchased it separately or got it as a gift. The bottom says it’s made in China, but the styling suggests it’s got to be at least ...

Made your cornbread this morning. Outstanding. Good crust. Just moist enough. I used 9 ounces of chorizo as well and it just blended right in. How much chorizo do you use?...

I think you’ve discovered why many people invest in the more expensive smokers—consistent temperature control even in the face of challenging weather. Having said that, I’m cheap and just use the kettle, but not in a Chicago winter. Enjoy the chicken!...

Long-time lurker, first-time poster. Not sure how many of y'all get Christopher Kimball's Milk Street magazine, but I've gotten it since it's debut. It's pretty good. Think Cook's Country with more international dishes. Made the Red-Red dish that's from Ghana. It has a lot of stuff I like, suc...