Phyllo and puff pastry, compared

Similar but different

By Hank Sawtelle
July 13, 2010

These layered doughs have a lot in common.

Lardo for all

Make your own cured fatback

By Hank Sawtelle
May 24, 2010

Hank discusses his method for curing fatback to make lardo.

Cured meat, explained

Start with meat; add salt and time

By Hank Sawtelle
April 5, 2010

Hank breaks down the process of dry-curing meat.

Down with brown

Keep your produce looking good after peeling

By Hank Sawtelle
March 2, 2010

Avoiding the brown on just-peeled vegetables and fruits.

Sourdough, bagels, and bread storage

More answers to doughy questions

By Hank Sawtelle
February 1, 2010

Bread crumbs from Hank’s e-mailbag.

Holey bread tips

Do you need to knead?

By Hank Sawtelle
December 28, 2009

Hank discovers a simple trick to making no-knead bread an enviable effort.

Baking soda in toffee?

A kitchen mystery, solved

By Hank Sawtelle
November 25, 2009

Lightening the texture of the brittle, basically.

Baking mats and parchment

Both are great

By Hank Sawtelle
October 22, 2009

Depending on the job at hand, parchment or mats are swell.

Fun with gelatin

Gell-O

By Hank Sawtelle
September 23, 2009

All about that most mysterious ingredient, gelatin.

Comprehending blending

Learn to love your blender

By Hank Sawtelle
September 2, 2009

Make a better smoothie.

Making pasta at home

Tips for success

By Hank Sawtelle
August 7, 2009

Making noodles at home takes some time, but the tender result is worth it.

How to choose and sear scallops

Avoid ‘rubbery chew toys’

By Hank Sawtelle
July 22, 2009

All about this delicate — and delicious — seafood.

Removing pin bones

Your guests will appreciate salmon sans bones

By Hank Sawtelle
July 1, 2009

Hank Sawtelle introduces us to a new kitchen gadget: Fish-bone tweezers.

The fat of the duck, or of the hen

A how-to

By Hank Sawtelle
June 19, 2009

Rendering fat from poultry skin.

PAC man

Making pâte à choux

By Hank Sawtelle
June 5, 2009

Hank offers tips on making this French pastry base.

Spice guy

Get the most from your spices

By Hank Sawtelle
May 20, 2009

Tip #1: Buy ‘em whole.

Make the most of saffron

Hank tests three methods for soaking saffron

By Hank Sawtelle
May 6, 2009

For vibrant color and subtle scent, this spice delivers — at a price.

Blanching answers

Advice on blanching vegetables

By Hank Sawtelle
April 21, 2009

Make the most of veggie color and texture.

Convection pizza

Is convection baking worth the trouble?

By Hank Sawtelle
April 8, 2009

Hank bakes.

All about sourdough

It need not taste sour

By Hank Sawtelle
March 25, 2009

A little science in the kitchen adds up to delicious results.

Ask Hank

Hank Sawtelle has engineering, legal, and culinary degrees, and an intense curiosity about food and cooking. Send your kitchen questions to askhank@culinate.com, and follow Hank’s blog, Sous Vide Jones.

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