Platter: A Social Network for cooks
Stumbled across this today in my google reader, an idea I had initially. Designing an app to create and foster the cooking community. Wish I had the ability to do these things, but I think they’ve done a pretty good job. Platter: novel photo-sharing social network for keen cooks | TUAW – The Unofficial Apple … Read more
bacon jam is the new butter
i posted some pictures on instagram last night of my bacon jam adventures and to finish it up i wanted to post the “recipe”. granted it’s more of a sketch of what i did…if you can follow it, it could be considered a “recipe”. i discovered the joys of bacon jam at our friendly neighborhood … Read more
Home Cooking Increases Longevity
Great read from the Huffington Post about how cooking at home increases your longevity. Home Cooking Increases Longevity, Cambridge Study Shows.
10 Essential Spices – Food52
i LOVE this article by Food52. knowing your spices and knowing what to use can greatly increase your range in the kitchen. 10 Essential Spices – an article from Food52.
illustrations
a few weeks ago, i asked people what generally sits on their kitchen counters and got some great responses. ranging from a rice cooker, to a martini shaker, to a frilly apron, the answers were awesome. thanks to all of you who participated in the poll. i did this so i could create and compile … Read more
identity work
i came to the startling realization that time is slipping through my fingers, and i have little time left to complete my thesis. i’ve had the blessing and the curse of having time to work on my thesis, but it’s been difficult to light that fire and really get anything going. last week, however, i … Read more
Cooking Challenge
So…i’m proposing a cooking challenge to anyone who wants to participate. it is for my thesis research and i would LOVE for anyone (and everyone) to do this simply because you have to eat, more importantly, it’s fun!!! i’m asking people to document their cooking process/experience through pictures (photographs or sketches). here are the details: … Read more
counter intuition
my goodness, how time flies! i can’t believe it’s been so long since my last post. well, lots has changed since then. i’m still enjoying my thesis topic but i’ve been having a difficult time staying motivated in all honesty. it feels like i’m just dragging it out because i have the time to do … Read more
@GOOD Asks: How Often Do You Cook at Home? The Community Answers – Lifestyle – GOOD
Surprising answers, but completely in line with my thesis research! @GOOD Asks: How Often Do You Cook at Home? The Community Answers – Lifestyle – GOOD.
How Evernote Rethought Their Service, And Invented A Food Diary | Co.Design
How Evernote Rethought Their Service, And Invented A Food Diary | Co.Design. I’ve never seen this before but had to post about it because I’m always wanting to remember the delicious thing I ate at that place I can’t remember. Food is such a great way to bring back memories or to create new ones. … Read more
