It wouldn’t seem so, but even something as ostensibly simple as an omelet can cause controversy. How long do you whisk the eggs? Speaking of whisking, do you whisk in water? Milk? Cream? Do you add cheese? Most say yes, but some, like my culinary hero, Alton Brown, say the perfect omelet is eggs only. […]

They come in many shapes and sizes, from silver dollars to the Uncle Buck (For you youngsters, that’s a reference to a movie starring the late great John Candy. I’ve included a video for your viewing pleasure.) They’re known by many names, from flapjacks to hotcakes to hoecakes to jonnycakes. Let’s face it–they’re dessert for […]

There are many ways Harry, my main character, is an idealized version of me. I often joke he’s me if I were younger, thinner, smarter, stronger, a better shot, and had hair. Other than that, we’re identical. We have the exact same sense of humor and smart mouth that is not well filtered. We both […]