Daily Archives: May 3, 2013

Science helps craft the perfect mac and cheese

Imagine your favorite cheese: perhaps an aged, sharp cheddar, or maybe a blue Gorgonzola or a gentle Monterey Jack. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to use those really good cheeses you love on nachos or as a sauce on macaroni or steamed vegetables? But if you have ever tried melting high-quality cheeses, you’ve experienced the problem: […]

Ground Zero — Keeping for keeps

Yes, I got my parents’ house cleared out all right. I sold, salvaged, saved and scrapped, all to get the old homestead cleaned up and on the market. The place was pristine. All new interior paint and finishes screamed fresh start for the next home owner, except … for the garage. That was the way […]