This is not about leaning. First of all, let me say that I’m pro-tipping. I tip 20-25% because, frankly, most service workers are screwed by their employers, even more so in states that allow them to screw them even more. (In California the minimum-wage laws apply to everyone; in...

Yes, you can make your own sour cream. I did it years ago for fun but recently thought I should add it here out of pity for a friend who worries that, in their travels, she and her husband won’t be able to find good sour cream....

WORK IN PROGRESS Found a similar recipe — horribly written — on another site. They called it “Million Dollar Relish” or something. Apparently it was $1,000,001 to write it well. This is great on hot dogs and bratwurst. Updated 23 August 2025....

We had to make a quick, simple chili for a sick friend recently and decided to write out the basics that people can spice up or add to as needed....

A local market makes a version of this I really like, but they’re always out of it. So I thought I’d try to reproduce the recipe. And if you want to make a larger quantity, an easily scalable version:...