Tag Archives: food

At OakStreet Man, we love The Art of Manliness. Filled with tips, tricks, and discussions on the skills and knowledge that every man should have, it's a quality online resource. A perfect example is this recent guide to knives you need to have in your kitchen and how to keep them performing on the cutting edge. The author thinks that having a top-quality chef knife is essential to making great meals, and we couldn't agree more. It's a sharp idea. Continue Reading

If you’re like me, the holiday season is one long orgy of rich food and lavish meals. There are occasions with friends, family, colleagues, special clients, business groups, neighbors and others... Continue Reading

I’m a big fan of Stephen Poplawski. In 1922, he put a spinning blade at the bottom of a tall container, producing the first blender. He invented it specifically to make drinks at soda fountains, which were at that time as ubiquitous as Starbucks. While blenders make a mean milkshake, they can be used for lots more. They can puree, chop, mince and grind not just liquids, but foods as well. Continue Reading

I love slicing, dicing, chopping, flipping, grating, and generally letting loose like a pro in the kitchen, whenever I can. That, however, does not mean I disregard the basics. Eggs, bacon, pancakes, a good burger, even a grilled cheese sandwich (which is thoroughly transformed by adding fresh avocado after grilling, but I digress…) are the first things I learned to cook. They’re still the comfort foods I whip up when friends and family gather in the kitchen. Continue Reading