Richard Peterson

Do you remember the almond article I wrote and the fact that it is not a nut? Well, I proudly introduce you to another member of the drupe family: the pistachio! The

In some parts of the country, it is still a bit chilly. Nothing beats the cold like a nice hot bowl of soup! How about

There are items in the world that have made a huge impact on humanity, that have come about purely thinking on how to utilize leftover or unwanted products. In the kitchen, we

Banana bread is just what the name suggests: bread made with bananas.  There must be more to talk about than just the obvious. Let’s talk about the magical first word… BANANA!

A cool, refreshing classic cocktail made from tequila, triple sec and freshly squeezed lime juice served with a salted glass rim either

It is morning, and time for a big cup of joe and a nice hot sticky bun. A great way to start any day.  Nothing can

I know what you are thinking: Andes, Ghirardelli, Junior Mints, After Eights, Thin Mints, ice cream and a large selection of desserts. Yes, all of these are chocolate mint flavors,

Vino, Wein, fion, ווייַן, 酒, iwayini, anggur, alak, şarap, вино, شراب or κρασί no matter how you say, spell or pronounce it – humans have had a long and close relationship with wine.

Have you ever heard of this? If you have not, you are not alone! The dish is part of the regional cuisine of New England.

The act of placing a substance into one’s mouth to repeatedly chew is prevalent across centuries, nations and cultures. The Ancient Greeks with mastic tree bark, the

This topic is apropos for a day like today. Me, I would prefer something like beer or ribeye day, but chocolates are more appropriate. 

Peanut Butter and Jelly, a great sandwich, but potentially not the most exciting topic… unless you add in a music legend, two police officers, a private jet and one creative restaurant.

Really?! John gets National Pastrami Sandwich, Popcorn and Coffee Day and I get Peppermint Patties? Something is going on here.

The next time you make a box lunch and delicately place that chocolate brownie in it, just note you are doing exactly what the brownie was designed for.

Let’s dive right into a learning exercise to combat the prevalent misunderstanding regarding smoked salmon versus lox. In fact, there are more than just these two types

Call me a neophyte or what you want, but I have never had a molasses bar. Not really sure how this even got its own National Day, but, hey, who am I to challenge the powers that be. So, I will just dance around the “bar” part and get right to the part that I …

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A pregnant lady, a chef and a silent movie star walk into a restaurant… sounds like the beginning of a joke but the birth of Fettuccine Alfredo is

These simple bamboo sticks were invented in China around 1200 BC during the Shang Dynasty and are thought to have been a response to a change in resources during a population explosion in China. As the population grew, cooking resources (fuel) became limited and cooks were forced to

Nutella is a hazelnut cocoa spread created by Piedmont, Italy confections company, Ferrero, in 1946. Due to rationing during World War II, there was a

When we think of stuffed mushrooms, the image of holiday party platters comes to mind. Little quarter-sized button mushrooms, stuffed with a