jcarruthers
John Carruthers
jcarruthers
Proprietor of a bootleg pizza shop located in an alley. Beer writer by day and author of three cookbooks. Jean jacket enthusiast.

Legitimately, I would have an air fryer in my house but for the weird form factor. It’s like a 70s Star Wars droid minus a pair of feet.  Read more

I’m not sure I can drink that much daytime whiskey, but dammit I’ll give it a shot.  Read more

Surely a passionate issue. My kids love it though.

Thank you! Photography is a thing I’m not naturally very good at and I try to work on it. Really appreciate that. Read more

I used to make powders w/ the microwave, but I haven’t quite done the process you’re talking about. I don’t see any reason it wouldn’t work.  Read more

Yo Fred -- I would like to subscribe to your newsletter because you make a lot of sense.  Read more

So I haven’t tested this but I’m fairly convinced any tap temperature would end up working here considering the friction that a food processor provides.  Read more

That’s the best part -- so many really nice examples! And thank you for reminding me to crack open one of my Royko collections again. Read more

So I’m a freelancer. I literally tell them what I want to write and if they like it I end up doing it. It’s fun, though I do hate being excluded from a good cabal. Read more

Aurelio’s s a great example -- and I know it’s one of Pat’s favorites.  Read more

I dig them, but it’s been a while. You are not joking about the sausage. I need to order from them soon.  Read more

I wouldn’t imagine Deep Dish is going anywhere as a Chicago association, so you’re safe there. I think a lot of places do great versions of tavern crust, and when it comes together perfectly it’s my absolute favorite. Read more

While I appreciate your revisionist take on what pizza I actually grew up eating ... nah.  Read more

Monical’s! Very familiar -- my cousins used to live in Arcola.  Read more