THE JOURNAL & KITCHEN NOTES

How to Store Dry Pasta to Preserve Taste, Texture, and Shelf Life
August 17, 2026
The micro-texture that makes craft pasta grip sauce also makes it absorb kitchen smells. Here is how to keep your pasta stash in peak condition.
How to Salt Your Pasta Water Like an Italian Chef
February 18, 2026
Adding a polite little pinch of salt to five quarts of water is pure kitchen theater. Here is how to actually season pasta from the inside out.