Ask Me Anything: The Dishes Everyone Always Wants Me to Cook for Them

Also this week: How to find a good papaya, a few food textures I wish Americans would embrace — and my take on $32 ice!

✈️ LET’S TAKE THE TRIP OF A LIFETIME TOGETHER!  

Have you ever wanted to travel with me — I mean, really travel with me? How does spending nine days and eight nights with me in one of my favorite places on earth sound? This October, you can join me on a trip to Sicily thanks to my friends at Modern Adventure. We’ll explore markets, dine at some amazing restaurants and cook together. Hit this link, and I’ll see you in Sicily!

Hello from my house. I’ve been feeling under the weather and am enjoying a rare day of doing nothing. In other words, it’s a perfect time to answer your questions.

I take questions every week from paid subscribers to Spilled Milk, and when I say ask me anything, I mean it: In recent weeks I’ve talked about the occasionally great, occasionally not-so-great comments on my Instagram posts, what you need to know about sumac and why it’s OK to eat leftover rice. If you’re a free subscriber, why not upgrade to paid so you can join in on the fun?

Let’s get to your questions.