Happy Friday, my friends. I’m sending out the call for reader questions for this month’s mailbag. Submit them in the thread below, or you can also email me at peterberkes@gmail.com. Enjoy your Easter!
I recently melted the plastic to my instant pot lid when it was too close to the stove top and I didn't notice it. I was at a friend's house when a small fire broke out, but was quickly dealt with. What been your biggest or most embarrassing kitchen mishap you've had (aside from botching a recipe)?
What kitchen gadgets do you use? What ones do you think are overblown. I like my instant pot and crock pot. I've been thinking of an air fryer thoughts?
Do you have a favorite project recipe? Like, something that takes days/weeks/months to fully complete.
A few years back I started doing fermented hot sauce- a Frankenrecipe's monster between It's Alive and Serious Eats' takes on it, and I've grown to love the annual tradition (and tweaking)
With the culinary offerings of Rochester, New York being largely a mystery to me, if I were to swing through for a full day, where should I eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner? I want to both enjoy the food AND get a sense of what's special or unique to the area. Note: I do not want a garbage plate.
What is one meal you will always order out vs attempting at home
I recently melted the plastic to my instant pot lid when it was too close to the stove top and I didn't notice it. I was at a friend's house when a small fire broke out, but was quickly dealt with. What been your biggest or most embarrassing kitchen mishap you've had (aside from botching a recipe)?
Do you cook with tofu much? I'm trying to do more vegetarian meals but don't know the first thing about tofu.
Where would you like to travel to this year?
What kitchen gadgets do you use? What ones do you think are overblown. I like my instant pot and crock pot. I've been thinking of an air fryer thoughts?
How can I improve my tuna melt making endeavors? I'm generally happy with how they turn out now, but I feel like I could be doing more.
Do you have a favorite project recipe? Like, something that takes days/weeks/months to fully complete.
A few years back I started doing fermented hot sauce- a Frankenrecipe's monster between It's Alive and Serious Eats' takes on it, and I've grown to love the annual tradition (and tweaking)
With the culinary offerings of Rochester, New York being largely a mystery to me, if I were to swing through for a full day, where should I eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner? I want to both enjoy the food AND get a sense of what's special or unique to the area. Note: I do not want a garbage plate.
What is the correct inseam length for casual non-gym shorts?