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How to Thicken Sauces and Other Foods
The ability to expertly thicken sauces and other foods is one way to separate the casual home chef from the gourmet home chef. Most of us have, at one time or a
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Cashie is a freelance writer covering a variety of topics, including parenting, tips and tricks. She took her love of writing to the Web. Cashie attended Louisiana State University and received her bachelor’s degree in 2009.
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A Guide To Buying And Cooking Garlic
Garlic is an ancient food and medicine, and while it may not protect against vampires or ward off evil spirits as some people once believed, it certainly will t
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A Guide to Buying and Cooking Asparagus
In my part of the world, spring has sprung. This means I’m busy looking for early spring vegetables – like asparagus – and getting them planted in my garden. Bu
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How to Make Perfect Bacon
Bacon is one of those American staples that’s a lot more tricky to prepare than the average cook suspects. Bacon shouldn’t be black and crumbly, nor should it b
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Making Home Made Stock
Just as a store bought tomato can’t compare to a garden fresh tomato, so store bought stock can’t compare to home made stock. The good news is, stock is easy to
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Exploring Root Vegetables
Although exotic produce from warmer climes can add fun and interest to winter meals, there is something comforting and natural about clinging to winter produce
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A Guide to Buying and Cooking Pineapples
In the dark days of winter, adding some bold flavor to your cooking can really wake up the senses. Pineapple, with it’s rich aroma and tropical flavor, is a ver
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Cooking with Apple Cider
Apple cider isn’t just for drinking! In fact, apple cider makes an excellent cooking ingredient for everything from desserts and condiments to main dishes. It’s
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A Guide to Buying and Cooking Pomegranates
Tangy and sweet pomegranates are one of the most delicious, versatile, and healthy fruits available. They are an excellent source of vitamin C and potassium, an
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A Guide to Buying and Cooking Wild for Walnuts
Autumn is nut time, and walnuts provide a rich, earthy flavor to a wide variety of dishes, from desserts to main courses. Walnuts are also part of a good diet;
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The 14 Best Sexy Foods To Heat Up Your Love Life
All well known as aphrodisiacs – or foods thought to increase sexual desire and cause arousal. But did you know there are literally thousands of foods thought t
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How To Cook More Green
According to cookbook author Kate Heyhoe, a slew of cookbooks focusing on vegetarian food or cutting back on meat are coming. Heyhoe applauds this at least in p