Violet Cove Oyster Co.: The Hall of Famer Growing Oysters and Kelp in Moriches Bay
Violet Cove Oyster Co. in Moriches Bay sells to Long Island restaurants and grew New York’s first commercial kelp. Verified facts on Sue Wicks’ farm.
From Hicksville Fields to Diner Counters: The Long Island Potato and Cauliflower Story
A 1941 pest in Hicksville, a 1901 cauliflower co-op in Riverhead and a vanishing sea of potato acres: the verified history behind the spuds and cauliflower on Long Island’s diner menus.
The Thick White Diner Mug Was Built for the Navy. The Regulars Kept It.
The thick white diner mug started as a Navy order filled by an insulator factory. How it got to the counter, what free refills cost, and who earned a regular’s stool.
Dead Guitar Strings and Coated Sets
What actually wears out a guitar string, a seven-year-old set on a Gibson ES-175, a recording guitarist’s heresy, and the arithmetic of coated versus uncoated.
A Teaspoon of Diamond Crystal Is Not a Teaspoon of Morton
A teaspoon of table salt, Morton kosher and Diamond Crystal kosher can differ by more than double in weight. Here is how to swap them without ruining dinner.
One Skillet Per Job: Where Carbon Steel, Cast Iron, and Stainless Each Win
Carbon steel, cast iron and stainless steel skillets each have a job. Here is what testing says each pan does best, where it struggles, and which to buy first.
