Winter — especially the stretch right after the holidays — is a calm, quiet time for many. The holiday rush is over, the calendar is relatively clear and few others are making demands on your time.

It makes me wonder how some adults can function in society without knowing basic cooking skills. Don't get me wrong: I'm not saying that everyone needs the cooking skills of a Michelin-star restaurant ...

Don't get me wrong: I'm not saying that everyone needs the cooking skills of a Michelin-star restaurant chef, but I'm a firm believer that everyone should know how to do basic things like boil water ...

If you’re new to cooking, certain gadgets can seem like lifesavers. But as you spend more time in the kitchen, you’ll learn which gadgets actually make a difference to your food and which are just ...

Did you vow to really learn how to cook in 2010? From 6 to 9:30 p.m. tonight, Cook Street School of Fine Cooking, 1937 Market Street, will host a Kitchen Basics class. Tuition is $69, and the menu ...

Much like “The Joy of Cooking,” which teaches the basics, “The Chinese Way: Classic Techniques, Fresh Flavors,” by Betty Liu, is a primer for anyone wanting to master Chinese cooking. Before diving ...