Food: The Universal Language of Love
By James Banakis February 6th, 2026 Recently, John Kass and I were discussing a column he was working on. Of…
Taking Stock, Making Stock
By John Kass December 15, 2024 Editor’s note: The last thing I thought about doing in December was standing at…
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Don’t Ask Mr. Thanksgiving Advice Man About a Dern Thing
By John Kass Wednesday Nov. 27, 2024 The last thing Mr. Thanksgiving Advice Man needed in his life is giving…
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The Ancient Art of Fire
By John Kass May 12, 2024 This is not science but art. That is the secret, and throw in the…
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Beware of Bad Food Metaphors, and Don’t Forget the Chicken Stock and Onion Reduction for Kass Onion Soup ™ for Christmas Dinner
By John Kass December 20, 2023 Yes, we’ll eventually get to the Roasted Chicken stock and the Onion reduction, because…
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For Independence Day: Wild Pig Sausage or Grilled Hot Dogs?
By John Kass July 4, 2022 What will Americans talk about on Independence Day? I don’t suppose they’ll talk about…
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Christos Anesti! A Rookie’s Guide to Greek Easter Lamb
By John Kass April 24,2022 So, do you really want to learn how to roast a lamb over coals for…
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Hot dogs at home: The simplicity and taste of the perfect home dog is overwhelming
By John Kass A friend came over for lunch the other day. He wanted to talk about my future. Specifically,…