Eat to the beat

Refrigeration without electricity 2

The developing world and cottage country seem like opposite ends of the earth, yet inventions intended for one often have application in the other. Off-grid cottages can make good use of wind-up radios, solar ovens and, perhaps soon, this low-tech, electricity-free refrigeration...

Coffee Rituals 1

Among the adults at the cottage my family rented as I was growing up, morning coffee was always a little more elaborate than your standard drip or instant variety. It was a source of pride to master the traditional La Pavoni lever-style espresso machine—to perfect the art of...

C’mon, get happy

An irresistible promo for a Danish health food company. And another after the jump: Gotta love a bird that sleeps in curlers, but wakes up rockin'. from Aaron Blecha on Vimeo.

Honey Mustard Grilled Salmon

Yesterday at the Fall Cottage Life Show, Tony Armstrong demonstrated one of Jane Rodmell's recipes in the Cottage Kitchen. You still have time to get to the International Centre for the show and delicious samples of Cottage Life recipes. Honey Mustard Grilled Salmon was part of a...

Feed Kitty NOW!

The man-machine

Tired of syrupy, food porn romanticism? I sure am. Here food is fuel, and eating is just mechanics. Refreshing and soothing: Der Mensch als Industriepalast [Man as Industrial Palace] from Henning Lederer on Vimeo. More anatomy art here.

Potluck recipes 1

Pesto Tomato Hummus Smoked Salmon Spirals Tomato Cheese Tart Creamy Southwest Slaw & Dressing

Potluck recipes

Four delicious recipes to take to a potluck, whether it's at the cottage or in the city. Pesto Tomato Hummus The ever-popular chick pea spread with a boost from basil and sun-dried tomatoes. Smoked Salmon Spirals Classic cream cheese and salmon, in finger-food form. Tomato...

More on the Maillard reaction

A high-energy explanation: