Tongue twisters are a delightful linguistic challenge that has amused and perplexed people of all ages for generations. This classic tongue twister combines the challenging "p" and "peck" sounds, making it a true test of precision and enunciation. This twister emphasizes the "s" and "sl" sounds, making it quite slippery for even the most experienced verbal gymnast. With its mix …
In the relentless long game of regular home cooking, I've found that few things lend interest to a dish quite like chiles. Plus, frozen or canned roasted Hatch green chiles; pickled banana peppers and jalapeños; and jarred sweet piquillos or cherry peppers. Perhaps my favorite application of late involves mixing together chiles in a few of the aforementioned guises — …
Giardiniera is an Italian relish made of pickled vegetables. It's really popular in Chicago — popular enough that some jarred brands are referred to as "Chicago-style giardiniera," which typically include pickled bell peppers, celery, carrots, cauliflower and sometimes gherkins or olives. According to Lauren Ocello, who owns the Chicago jam and pickle shop Twidley Bits, she's heard any of the …
