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My father used to say, “Chuck doesn’t do anything in halves.” He was right: sometimes its a virtue and sometimes a curse. He and my mother taught me to cook, sometimes using cookbooks, like Julia Child's, but more frequently just winging it. This site is a roller coaster ride of recipes, articles, ingredients and anything else that involves cooking and presenting food. There is something here for everybody from beginners to experts.


Cooking Temps

Chicken breast 165, Chicken thigh 170 or more. Pork med well 145, Pork med 140, Rack of lamb med rare 131, Beef very rare 125, Beef rare 130,Beef med rare 135, Duck Breast 126, Salmon med 118, Disclaimer: USDA stds dictate much higher temps. To be super safe, cook everything until it is dry and crunchy, then toss it in the trash

Olive oil !!!!!!

Just received 3 samples from the producer in Greece. After last years disaster harvest, we have been hoping for better conditions. The first round of tasting is done and the oil is spectacular! All samples have a huge bouquet of olives and fresh cut grass; just crystal clear without any hint off smells. They all have a peppery finish peppery finish.
Planning to purchase around 110 gal.