Essential Tools: Silpat Silcone Mats
Although professional chefs have been using silicone baking mats for decades, a silicone mat didn’t make it into my kitchen until several years ago, when […]
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Preparing
Lunch by Numbers
Tomorrow is the last day of school for the kids (yes, we’re still in school this late into June . . . long story). I
Reser’s Potato Salad Challenge Take 2
Potato salad is often considered the side dish at picnics and barbecues, accompanying roasts, hot dogs, burgers and other summertime. Me, I like potato salad
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The Mac and Cheese Wars
Boxed macaroni and cheese. We’ve all had it. We all love it. We all have fond memories of it from our childhood. But do we
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Tea Making Tools
The steeping of tea is a time-honored ritual that has been observed for centuries. In recent years, U.S. consumers are redefining the way they prepare
Holiday Traditions
‘Tis the season for traditions. And some of our favorite holiday traditions are based around the kitchen. From cookies to bread to sausage and more,
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It’s Potato Salad Season
Potato salad is a staple at summertime picnics, served with everything from hot dogs to roasts and everything in between. Considered a casual-meal side dish
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The Bamboo Steamer
A recent Edible Tidbits blog post for the Project Food Blog Contest, I was challenged to prepare a cuisine that I hadn’t previously attempted. I opted
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The Rice Cooker
I’ve been thinking about it for some time, But until now, I haven’t acted on my impulses. Now that I’ve tried it, I’m not sure