Tag: mortar and pestle

Ways to mash things together

Ways to mash things together

On Sunday I made my first homemade chili sauce. Chili is one of those things where it’s possible to find perfectly lovely versions in jars off the shelf, but sometimes I just want to do it myself. On the written page, it isn’t all that 

Charmoula

Charmoula

I love the technique of using condiments and sauces to add flavor and variety to basic preparations and have talked about it before.  On of my favorites is charmoula, a North African condiment based on cilantro, parsley, spices, oil, and lemon.  I love the complexity 

Low tech kit, part one

Low tech kit, part one

My kitchen is pretty low-tech and I don’t spend a lot of time fantasizing over new kitchen equipment.  Most of the time I’m happy enough with a sharp knife, a good cutting board, and my pots and pans.  I do have a really good food