What Goes Up, Must Come Down

Why is it that you can make a perfect boule of a bread one day only to turn out something that looks like a deflated fritter the next?

No-Knead Bread: Your Experiences

The no-knead bread craze got David clamoring for a plump, round loaf. Cindi Kruth, a longtime LC tester, gave him some of Lexi, her 23-year-old starter. And the results were impressive

Boycott McDonald’s, I Say

There are lots of reasons to boycott McDonald's--from its food and work practices to ethics and bad commercials. But trafficking in counterfeit money?

What Ever Happened to This Blog?

David Leite was stymied when trying to start his blog—the biggest barriers: a completely severed Achilles tendon and an over-medicating partner.

Tales of a Supertaster

Being a supertaster ain't all that it's cracked up to be—especially if you still have to eat your broccoli. David explains and complains.

Grilling with the Steak Whisperer

David Leite, a self-admitted grilling nimrod, visits Waldy Malouf, owner of Beacon Restaurant in NYC, for a crash course in man's relationship with fire.

The Lazy Man’s Brunch

This easy recipe for deep-dish French toast made with brioche promises big rewards for little work. Make it the night before then pop it in the oven.

Confessions of a Hired Belly

Food writing isn't as glamorous as it seems. Eating—oftentimes bad—meals is part of the job, as David explains. A cautionary tale for new food writers.

Devil with a Red Apron on

David recounts the troubles, frustration, and utter exasperation of learning family recipes from his mother, a true demon in the kitchen.