All posts by

Ben Mims

Masa Harina
May 27, 2009
The perfect stew thickener and flavor enhancer. Continue...
Dr. Lettuce
Apr 13, 2009
Edward J. Ryder developed the most popular variety of the most popular lettuce in the world. Continue...
Pomegranate Molasses
Apr 13, 2009
Sweet and tart, this fruity syrup lends its distinctive flavor to many Mediterranean dishes. Continue...
Treasures of Basilicata
Apr 13, 2009
From pasta to pistachios, this region in southern Italy produces a variety of delicacies. Continue...
Mar 11, 2009
Simple tips to guarantee tasty results. Continue...
Mar 10, 2009
Among the many things we learned in testing recipes for issue 119 (April 2009) was that many of the tools top chefs use can also be great allies of the home cook. Here are a few of our favorites. Continue...
Mar 10, 2009
The trick to making perfect gnocchi lies in its final shaping. Continue...
Tenderness Delivered
Nov 6, 2008
We sampled tenderloins from a number of different mail-order sources—and found an impressive diversity of flavor and texture. Continue...
Mastering Muddling
Nov 6, 2008
Learn how to muddle sugar and citrus peel like a veteran punch master. Continue...
Sep 9, 2008
The secret to perfectly baked cinnamon rolls is in the pan. Continue...