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Ultimate Guide to Different Types of Salt
Although salt has taken a bad rap in recent years, everyone needs between 1,500 and 2,300 mg a day to stay healthy. Too, properly used, salt imparts terrific fl
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Tips for Perfect Candlemas Pancakes
February 2nd is Candlemas – a holiday not everyone celebrates these days, but which is a great excuse for great food. During the 19th century, Candlemas was the
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A Guide to Buying and Cooking Oysters
Although oysters were once the food of the poor, today you’re more likely to find oysters at the world’s great restaurants. Considered an aphrodisiac since anci
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8 Different Types of Butter
Butter is a vital ingredient in many foods, but are you using the right butter for the right dish? If you use the wrong type of butter, will your dish be ruined
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A Guide to Buying and Cooking Eel
Eel is a dish sure to please seafood lovers. With it’s sweet, firm meat, eel is widely considered a delectable dish well worth learning to cook at home. It’s no
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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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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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How to Cook Snails
Escargot, the famous French delicacy, isn’t something most Americans have tried. But mastering the art of serving truly delicious escargot isn’t difficult. It’s
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Using Holiday Leftovers
You’ve prepped and cooked and baked and presented your family or guests with a scrumptious Christmas or Hanukkah meal. They’ve eaten themselves silly, but now –
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Cooking with Champagne
This Christmas or holiday season, chances are you’ve consumed a bit of bubbly. Or perhaps you save champagne for New Year’s. If you have some left over, you may
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Thanksgiving Countdown Planner
Try this step-by-step guideline for a successful Thanksgiving dinner; planning is 90 percent of the success of the meal! Three Days Before Thanksgiving
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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 Eggs
Although eggs have received a bad reputation in recent years, eggs are actually a high nutritious and healthy food. They are a good source of protein, low in ca
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Different Types of Potatoes
There are essentially six types of potatoes: Russet, red, yellow, white, fingerling, and blue. Each has its own characteristics, and knowing which one is most s
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Choosing Baking Sheets
The season on baking sheets is upon us. Although chefs and bakers use baking sheets all year long, between November and December they often get more use than at