The fact that kitchens run on science as well as art appeals to me. So I enjoyed Kenneth Chang’s New York Times story, “At the Stove, a Dash of Science, a Pinch of Folklore“, which (again) features biochemist and food scientist Shirley Corriher.
The title of the piece reminded me (again) that I intend to read a book that has a memorable title: Stand Facing the Stove, by Anne Mendelson. It tells the story of the women who changed the world by writing and publishing Joy of Cooking, a tale that goes somewhat beyond joy into other emotions, according to snippets I have read. Still – since I may have cooked more meals with Joy than with any other recipe guide, I’m intrigued.
I had stoves in mind because of the amazing offerings at Lehman’s online. From dutiful wood-burning cookstoves like The Artisan Wood-Burning Cookstove, $6295 in either black or cream, plus shipping, to gilded wonders like The Enterprise Monarch, $7,995 with the reservoir – and you do want that reservoir, plus 9% for freight costs — all the way to a solar cooker: Deluxe Sun Oven ($249). I don’t know about the shipping, but sunpower sounds good, no?
Photo credit: Masta4560 — Thank you!
Related posts:
- Winter Market – Color, Flavor, Buzz The Winter Market – aka the Lexington Farmers Market indoors at Victorian Square — had even more energy and patrons...
- Isn’t “Browning’s” a Perfect Name for a True Kentucky Ham and Bacon Company? Being at the 2011 Incredible Food Show means developing new Kentucky food crushes. Savoring Kentucky discovered a big one at...
- A Gift of Kentucky (Food) History I ran into a favorite anthropology professor, John van Willigen, at a recent Slow Food Bluegrass event, and realized I...
