Category Archives: Favorites

Of all the pieces I have written, these are my personal favorites.

Building the Perfect Carbonara: The Ingredients Part 1

Posted on October 4, 2011 by J.C. Reid

Guanciale If there’s anything more controversial than the origins of the dish known as pasta alla carbonara, it’s the selection of ingredients that go into it. In the first part of this series, I talked about the history of carbonara … Continue reading →

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Building the Perfect Carbonara: A Roman Puzzle

Posted on October 4, 2011 by J.C. Reid

A Roman Puzzle A recipe is a funny thing. Often you’ll follow the instructions exactly and the dish still turns out poorly. It’s like something’s been left out, or gets lost in the translation, and you have to read between … Continue reading →

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What’s wrong with Houston barbecue?

Posted on September 12, 2011 by J.C. Reid

Trinity Plate – Pierson & Company Bar-B-Que – Houston, TX Houston barbecue sucks. At least that’s what the self-proclaimed barbecue experts say. I’ll admit to being one of those self-proclaimed experts. For years I’ve lamented the state of barbecue in … Continue reading →

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The Truth About Neapolitan-style Pizza

Posted on March 19, 2011 by J.C. Reid

Pizza Margherita at Di Matteo in Naples, Italy My waiter, a young man in his twenties wearing a dirty apron that sheathed a prodigious belly usually seen on men some twenty years older, was the model of indifference. He spoke … Continue reading →

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Who’s afraid of a little haggis?

Posted on March 1, 2011 by J.C. Reid

Uncooked haggis at Feast Restaurant This is a story about haggis, a dish traditionally associated with the cuisine of Scotland. There are many myths, legends, rumors, and even poems associated with haggis. But most importantly, haggis is delicious and nutritious. … Continue reading →

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