It was a very hot day for Portland, and I didn’t really want to add to the heat by warming up my kitchen. With fresh blueberries, herbs in the garden, plenty of greens on hand, and a full pantry, I didn’t need any heat. The key component in this vinaigrette is blueberry syrup. I made [...]

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Garlic confit is magical stuff. I keep some around to use in everything. I even warm up a clove or two and smear it on bread when I want garlic bread. It’s so easy to make that you should never be without some.

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The oil you use to cook with will be the foundation flavor upon which you’ll build. Even though heat destroys some of the oil’s character, it will still play an important role in the final flavor profile of what you’re cooking.

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Grenadine is used in many drinks, but the grenadine you can buy in grocery and liquor stores is, well, nasty. And it might not even have any pomegranate in it, but it may contain some “tasty” corn syrup and bright red dye. Unfortunately, pomegranate juice really isn’t bright red, and grenadine shouldn’t set your teeth on edge with sweetness.

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Salt and pepper. The most ubiquitous pantry items in Western Civilization, they’re on virtually every table. And we always say “salt and pepper” as though there were just one of each. I don’t know about you, but I typically have six or more salts and at least four peppers. Let’s explore my pantry.

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