The hottest Food preparation Substack posts right now

Hold your knife according to the task at hand, not just one fixed way.
When filleting sardines, treat them delicately and brush the knife gently along their back.
Favorite way to cook sardines: barely cook them, salt, add olive oil, then gently torch the skins.

The process of butchering an animal for food can be emotionally intense and a reminder of the true cost of our food
Making dishes like headcheese from uncommon parts of an animal can lead to a deeper connection with the food we eat
Engaging in preparing and cooking food from scratch can offer valuable insights into the origins and value of our meals

Healing Chicken Noodle Soup is a comforting dish to try when someone is sick.
Parents have a responsibility to set boundaries and lead kids in healthy eating habits.
Making quick and tasty sheet-pan meals like lemon-garlic salmon can simplify family dinners.

Plan your meals early in the day to avoid last-minute stress and takeout. Thinking about dinner by breakfast helps prep ingredients ahead of time.
Learn the difference between passive and active cooking time. Start longer-cooking items first to have everything ready to eat at the same time.
Cook larger quantities of basic ingredients to save time later. This way, you'll have easy building blocks for quick meals throughout the week.

Building projects fast is possible by starting early and working on parts of the design that are ready. Getting started ahead of schedule can really speed things up.
It's helpful to keep teams small and include only the right people for design discussions. Having the right experts in the room leads to quicker and clearer decisions.
It's important to document all the work you do and discussions you have. Recording everything helps keep track of progress and decisions made during the project.

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