Broaden your food interests with Well Sewn’s articles on comfort food, restaurant etiquette and Carolina barbecue traditions.
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By Steve Price Sometimes, when the stress of life hits and the hunger pangs kick in, we just need that special hit of that special something from the kitchen to make life a little better. When the chips are down, comfort foods make us feel better, reduce stress and generally improve our mood. Of course,
Quick answer: Restaurant etiquette is about consideration for your companions, restaurant staff, and other guests. Check the venue’s expectations before you arrive, communicate requests politely, and address problems clearly. The details vary by restaurant and local custom. By Steve Price Good restaurant etiquette does not require memorizing a long list of rigid rules. It begins
Quick answer: Carolina barbecue is not one uniform style. Eastern North Carolina is associated with whole-hog pork and vinegar-pepper sauce; Lexington style centers on pork shoulder with a vinegar-and-tomato “dip”; and mustard sauce is one prominent South Carolina tradition. Meat, sauce, and side dishes provide useful starting points, but individual pitmasters add their own methods.
