June 2008 - Posts

Wednesday, June 25, 2008 11:59 AM

Baby back ribs vs. spare ribs?

The two types of ribs come from different places on the pig. This seemingly small detail makes all of the difference in the flavor and texture of the ribs.

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Tuesday, June 17, 2008 9:33 PM

First Aid for kitchen boo-boos?

I set the broiler on fire…three times. Once, I sliced a finger nearly to the bone, and I’ve nipped tips and knuckles more times than I can count. And burns.

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Posted by Nest Colleen

Wednesday, June 11, 2008 10:32 AM

Making dinner when it’s too hot to cook?

There are days when turning on the stove, even to make a pot of coffee , makes me cringe. And as much as I’m loving grilling and barbecuing lately, hovering


Posted by Nest Colleen

Wednesday, June 04, 2008 10:10 AM

How do I light charcoal without lighter fluid?

It’s officially grilling season—the gassy, pungent smell of lighter fluid-soaked charcoal is thick in the air of our neighborhood. I’ll admit I was once