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The Versatile Pairing Knife
Aside from an excellent chef's knife, a good pairing knife or two is invaluable in the kitchen for projects that require a certain nimbleness, such as coring or peeling. It allows the cook to get in...
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Pride of the South Paula Deen
Paula Deen's success story is that of a movie of the week. She was working as a bank teller and in 1989 she divorced her first husband. With her two sons in tow, and $200 to her name, she moved to...
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Don't be Bored with Cutting Boards
I hate, absolutely hate, seeing people cut on their counter top, a plate, or a tiny little dollar store board. The scratches, the food falling all over the place, the chaos, the mess, it's all enough...
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Cook Like A Canuck
Micheal Smith may not be a household name across the globe but he has quietly amassed a loyal following for creating easily accessible food while patiently explaining the ingredients and necessary...
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A Bowl a Day Keeps the Mess Away
Since I'm going to assume everyone knows what a bowl is, I'll just skip onto why a bowl is important. Firstly, bowls are crucial to staying organize while cooking, and organization is crucial to...
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In a Garden with Ina Garten
Ina Garten knows how to entertain. Which Ina fan hasn't wanted to sit in a garden with Ina Garten - all the while enjoying some of her classic dishes, tasty beverages, and admiring her tasteful table...
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Boiling Over with Excitement for Pots and Pans
Next to knives, pots and pans are usually a cook's most prized possession, and like knives, good pots and pans will last you a lifetime. Weight, thickness, and quality of metal are great indications of...
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Cook's Illustrated Cookbook
This book has stood the test of time and distinguished itself among the pack by having a singular focus--developing recipes that work the first time and every time; it's as simple as that. For the...
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With a Buddy Like Buddy
Buddy Valastro is The Cake Boss and for a very good reason - he knows how to bake. His desserts are not only delicious, but often a work of art. Long before his television debut, his family run bake...
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KItchenAid Mixer and Food Processors are Game Changers
Cuisinart DLC-8S Pro Custom 11-Cup Food Processor, WhiteIf ever there were revolutionary changes to how we cook and prepare our meals (aside from fire) it would be the invention of a stand mixer and...
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Warm Up Dem Bones
Winter is just around the corner (it's mid-November as I'm writing this) and nothing warms dem cold bones better than some hearty soups or a nice helping of stew or chili. What can I say that these...
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Mix it up with Stick and Stand Blenders
I love a good soup and it's vastness of combinations continues to impress me. There can be so much that goes into a good soup aside from the ingredients. There's the technique involved which can be as...
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Bobby Flay - An American Classic
Chef Flay is impressive. He is a a successful restauranteur, an Iron Chef, a Throwdown'er, and a Boy Meets Grill type of guy. He loves all things food and you can still see his passion and drive every...
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The One, The Only, The Julia Child
So you've learned a thing or two in the kitchen by now and want to step up your game. You want to go big league. Well then, there really is no better coach than the late, great Julia Child. If ever...
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Baking, Baking Everywhere But Not a Drop of Milk to Spare
Ahh yes, tis about that time when our winter fast begins so that we may overindulge for a couple weeks around Christmas time. Aside from the occasional bearded growth, Santa and I have another common...
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Don't Get Burned By Holiday Cooking
Like every year, this Christmas my belt will buckle, the seams of my pants and shirt will strain, and I will become groggy with pleasure - for I am an eater. Everywhere you go and everyone you visit...
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Perfect for Christmas Roasting
Tis the season to be roasting, fa-la-la-la-la, la-la, la-la. I'm a traditionalist and therefore me like'um Turkey at Christmas. Our family always names the bird Charlie, which oddly enough, was...
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There's More to Holiday Drinks Than Just Eggnog
My post about Christmas recipes got me to thinking, which got me to writing, which got me here. Now I've been known to partake in libations, imbibe, and swill on some of grandpa's cough syrup from time...
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I Heart Springform Pans
Wilton Excelle Elite 4-Inch Heart Springform PanI love, with a capital heart, Springform pans. I have no idea how bakers did what they do before these magnificent creations came along. The suffering,...
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