Category: Equipment and Tools
The Made-in-Italy Paderno Cookware I Fought for and Earned
This Paderno cookware is my go-to choice when non-stick isn’t needed and cast iron is too much.
Handmade Gifts are the Best!
I love a handmade item, whether it was an amateur labor of love by someone I know, a commercial product from a skilled artisan, or somewhere in between.
Gift for a Serious Cook: a Good Mandoline
My inherited Matfer mandoline is a beloved instrument involved in making marvelous meals.
A Favorite Vintage Kitchen Gadget: My Grandmother’s Wooden Corn Scraper
The corn scraper is a very useful –
and inexpensive – kitchen gadget. Mine is an antique, inherited from my grandmother.
Date Night: How to Make Fresh Pasta
A cooking class opens up a world of homemade pasta possibilities at Glover Gardens.
A Plethora of Father’s Day Gift Ideas
Father’s Day Gift Ideas, AKA Gifts for Any Occasion for Anyone Who Loves Outdoor Cooking
The Juicer for Me, for You, for Ritas
This vintage Krups juicer is the go-to for getting every last drop of citrus juice. It has powered many a margarita.
Cutting Boards: Wood or Plastic
I have a bias for wood because my Dad makes beautiful wooden cutting boards, so I decided to revisit the wood vs. plastic research.
Favorite Kitchen Gifts: Love My Cutting Boards
41 years ago, my Dad made cutting boards for Christmas gifts in a lean year. This year, he outdid himself with a new one as a gift for me. Awesome.
Sandwich Wednesday: the Gift that Keeps on Giving
Every Wednesday is Sandwich Wednesday at Glover Gardens. Here are links to our equipment and panini cookbooks.
Tom’s Smoked Salmon
The Grill-Meister is also a Smoke-Meister. His wood-smoked salmon is truly awesome. Even people who don’t like fish love Tom’s Smoked Salmon. It’s just that good.