There are times when additional commentary, color and opinion help shape the story, especially the one we want received. Less … More
Tag: kitchen culture
Tasty
How something appears seems to help how it tastes. Most of the time, our senses work in harmony. But, not … More
Stovetop
Someone needs to prepare it. Someone needs to bring it together. Someone needs to take the time to be at … More
Smoke
How can we use the generally unwanted to make something better? What’s the positive in the negative?
Stir
Agitation is almost always thought about negatively. Something or someone is peaceful, at rest, doing its thing. Someone comes along … More
Simple
The fanciness is rarely necessary. It just needs to do it’s job. What if we removed the pomp and circumstance, … More
Shaped
Crafting requires taking extra time to make something fit, so it’s understood. Sometimes, it results in uniformity. Other times, one … More
Momentary
Everything has its moment. And, this is the important point…it’s only a moment. Then, the next thing comes along, better, … More
Bolognese
There must be a thousand ways to prepare bolognese…who knew octopus was one of them? It’s not the regular kind. … More
Classic
The beauty of classics is not just in their enduring qualities but in the conversations and connections they spark, reminding … More
Variety
Almost everything these days comes in more than one kind. Yet, most of us like what we like, what we’re … More
Baked
By the time we’re adults, most of our personality and worldview is baked in. And, we’re not likely to change…unless … More
Organized
Why do we spend time organizing and compartmentalizing the components? Our brains seem to handle parts, and some sort of … More
Genuine
How can we be sure? What makes something or someone authentic? What if it isn’t, but we believe it is? … More
Inconvenience
Of course it’s inconvenient. If we care enough to make it special for someone, it’s going to be. Otherwise, it’s … More
Stems
The lifeblood conduit. Once severed, the nutrients stop flowing…decay is now accelerated. How do we keep our stems in tact? … More
Molded
Just because we’ve been shaped doesn’t mean we can’t see things differently. Changing our mind, our perspective, our attitude is … More
Flavor
Unflavored isn’t very popular. Either is the opposite. Somewhere in-between is the sweet spot, the place enjoyed by the most … More
Stream
A stream of consciousness can provide clarity, focus and even enlightenment. What habits can we develop to provide more steady … More
Final Touch
The final touch is often the distinguishing mark, the lasting impression which sets it apart from others. So, placement is … More