Gizmos for Cooks

I don’t know what’s happened in recent years, but I’ve discovered that it’s very rare to get a pizza delivered to your house that’s adequately cut so you can simply pull a slice out of the box and enjoy the cheesy treat on the spot.  You inevitably have to either get out a knife or […]

Rosie, the attentive robot maid from “The Jetsons,” was always one of my favorite characters on that show.  Of course, no one has found a way to bring Rosie to life, but it appears that someone has laid the foundation for doing just that.  In fact, scientists from the Technical University of Munich have created […]

Pineapple is a great addition to just about any recipe, especially this time of year.  With its sweet yet tart flavor, as well as its ability to be served raw, grilled or otherwise, it can give your meal a real kick.  But the difficulty associated with carving and slicing a pineapple may deter you from […]

That’s what I do every time I chop onions.  I’m not sure if I have really sensitive eyes or the onions from my local grocery store are just that potent.  Whatever the case, I tear up as soon as I’ve peeled away the skin and get the knife through the first layer of the pungent […]

Pasta Workshop

Saturday, July 19
Viking Cooking School
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
$89
“There’s nothing like the taste of fresh pasta. Learn to make homemade pasta from a few staple ingredients using a few simple techniques; then create pasta dishes celebrating the flavors of the season.