Pennington's Foodstory

I’m seriously late to the party on this one, but I have just jumped whole hog onto the kimchi bandwagon. I seriously wonder where I would be if I had discovered this stuff sooner? Kimchi is spicy, fermented Napa cabbage that is a staple in Korea and one of the most unique flavors I have ever come across. It’s kind of like a super spicy cole slaw, without all the mayo type crap. In reality, cole slaw is a lame comparison, more closely related to Chow Chow, but less pickle-like. Not growing up around many Koreans, I hadn’t really heard much about it until recent years. I think I first read an article about it in a food magazine stating all of the healthful benefit that have been associated with kimchi and the typically long lifespan of Koreans. I wanted to try some, but couldn’t easily find any. I started doing a little research and found that I could buy it on the web or in an Asian market, neither sounded like something I wanted to do. I’ve been somewhat skeptical about Asian mar...

My buddy Craig gave me one of the greatest gifts of all time, an authentic Moroccan tagine, made out of clay and everything! I was super psyched! This is one of those traditional cooking vessels that I have been drooling over for years. Basically, it’s the original slow cooker. The unique domed lid helps to circulate heat and revert the steam back to water keeping everything moist (sorry to those who hate that word, Kelly being one). What's also cool is that it can go from the stove to the table as a serving dish. Sure, I’ve got a Crock Pot, but this thing is beyond old school. Back in the day in Northern Africa, herdsmen would put a tagine on the coals to simmer all day while they were out in the desert doing whatever herdsmen do. Ready for the unveiling! I’ve been lusting over a tagine made by Le Creuset for a couple years, but the Moroccan one   totally fits my vibe, plus it’s not $179.99. Craig, being the ever so detail-oriented chap that he is, gave me the full low...