This is how I came across the blog originally, and I liked the “here I’ll try it and mess up and tell you what not to do or how it worked better for me” element.
I clearly remember the first ever recipe I made: Thomas Keller’s (very tall) mushroom quiche. Her write-up had a pretty funny description of prior attempts and failures, but also a ringing endorsement of why it was a great recipe to attempt. I tried it, loved it, and it became a staple in my repertoire. I may never have come across or attempted the recipe if I hadn’t read her write-up of it – but of course I know it’s Thomas Keller’s recipe and not hers! (The same is true of the merguez and herby yogurt from Julia Turshen / Small Victories and vareniki from Kachka.)
Her own book recipes, on the other hand, haven’t been compelling to me for the most part, which is a pity. But I’d love to explore the blog more for other gems (whether this month or another).
