Archive - Ruhlman's Newsletter

February 2025

January 2025

Of Stir-Fries and Hams

The uses of baking powder, recipes, a cocktail, movie and book recommendations, and links we've loved...

Jan 25 •

Michael Ruhlman

Perfecting "Smothered Chicken"

An improved rendition of the Craig Claibourne 1983 recipe ...

Jan 20 •

Michael Ruhlman

Time To Make Soup!

Winter soups that don't use stock, on doing "nothing," a new hot toddy, books, movies and links!...

Jan 11 •

Michael Ruhlman

Fave Food Memories From 2024

Full post for paid subscribers ... with gratitude.

Jan 5 •

Michael Ruhlman

December 2024

Perspective In the New Year ...

On learning perspective … Make jambalaya for New Year’s Eve … Or rum punch! … Plus a look back at our favorite books and movies in case you missed them…

Dec 28, 2024 •

Michael Ruhlman

The Enduring "Smothered Chicken" ...

NYT Cooking, covering the food world, what we're eating and drinking and watching and reading...

Dec 14, 2024 •

Michael Ruhlman

Hustle Romantic: John Donohue

Introducing a special 8-minute documentary on a writer/editor who turned his side hustle into a business.

Dec 10, 2024 •

Michael Ruhlman

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