John Westfield

I'm a lifelong cooking enthusiast with a special love for strange and underused ingredients. I hope this blog helps open your mind to more of the wonderful edible treasures around us.

Guess why chicken thigh?

Little kids love this game! They also just love saying, “Guess what? Chicken butt!” This is a verbal game where one person asks, “Guess what?”. Why are chicken thighs so tender? Because dark meat contains more tendons, chicken thighs are a tough cut, but because they contain more fat than white meat, they become tender …

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How long will a rotisserie chicken keep?

Properly stored, cooked rotisserie chicken will last for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator. To further extend the shelf life of cooked rotisserie chicken, freeze it; freeze in covered airtight containers or heavy-duty freezer bags, or wrap tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil or freezer wrap. This begs the inquiry “How long does rotisserie chicken …

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