One year ago in September, the Society for the Advancement for Social Studies launched! Since then, they've taught you about everything from the Crusades to cannibalism to cults, all while getting you sloshed in the process.
Next Tuesday, September 4, they're celebrating with three stories of famous firsts, and you're invited to the party! All the details are here, but really, just show up at Public Assembly, 70 North 6th Street in...
I'm not quite sure why I was making Caramel Bacon Popcorn on a hot day in August, but here we are.
This was the first time I've made it, and all of the internet's recipes seemed to have a few things in common, none of which I really wanted to incorporate into my quick, lazy version:
1) The caramel sauce contained corn syrup, sometimes a lot.
2) You're supposed to measure the temp of the caramel with a candy thermometer.
3) You have the bake...
I had never heard of freezer pickles until a few weeks ago, when we picked up a copy of Linda Ziedrich's book, The Joy of Pickling. We had lots and lots of cucumbers but were mostly out of pint jars and so needed another way to keep them all from turning to mush right before our eyes. Luckily, we stumbled onto Chapter 8 and our minds were blown:
Pickles you store in the freezer? It doesn't seem right, but we're here to tell you that they...
It's that weird time of year where everyone's gearing up for fall but still absolutely in summer mode. Luckily we've got upcoming classes for everyone, no matter what state of mind you're currently in:
One-day-it's-still-summer Classes
Fundamentals of Immunology - August 23, 6:30pm $11
Parenting: New Theories, Old Wives' Tales, and Good Advice - August 26, 5-8pm, $18 w/ drinks and snacks
English Paper Piecing - August 30, 8:30pm, $13...
MSG is our free monthly lecture series all about the history and science behind some of your favorite foods.
This month, we're taking on drunkenness and drinking games.
Soma will unravel the science behind inebriation, from the moment it hits your lips to your next-day regrets. We'll break down "beer before liquor," red wine's affection for hangovers, and other boozy old wives' tales.
After Soma explains the whys of getting drunk, Sarah...
