How to Make Homemade Vinegar (It Couldn''t Be Easier)

A pineapple and a few weeks is all you need

When I think of Mexican cuisine, I think of balance. Mexicans love acidity in their cooking, and that's what makes it so appealing to eat. Though it's a function of living in a warm climate--the same reason Thai cuisine is also fond of citrus, it's a necessary form of preservation--the culinary benefit has outlasted the necessity.

When you have something rich and heavy in your taco--like, s...

When Cheaper is Better: How to Season a Wok

Usually, when you're buying cookware, the rule is this: spend more for better quality.  Sure, those big boxed sets of cheap, thin pots and pans at IKEA or Target are tempting, in that pre-packaged, one-stop-shop sort of way: but how good can you really do with pots and pans that average out to $5 a piece?  Your sauces will burn, your food will stick, you'll be unable to simmer anything becau...