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Add Flavor with Sesame Oil
Photo by Adam Engelhart [flickr]Toasted sesame oil is one of my all-time favorite ingredients. It's intense flavor instantly livens up any stir fry, marinade, or salad. But toasted sesame oil is not...
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Coconut Oil - Yay or Nay?
Photo by Veganbaking.net [flickr]Coconut oil has been popping up on grocery store shelves all over the country and it is growing in popularity not only because of its flavor, but also its potential...
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Shopping for Shrimp
Photo by Phu Thinh Co [flickr]I remember when I learned to devein shrimp. I was working at a restaurant and had to devein a good twenty pounds one by one. Let's just say it took quite a while and was a...
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Scallop Basics
Photo by Ralph Daily [flickr]Scallops are tasty little morsels of seafood that provide low fat protein and valuable omega-3 fatty acids. But what do you look for when shopping for scallops? There are a...
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Whipping Egg Whites
Photo by Bethany MoncelThe other day I needed to whip some egg whites, but I only needed one egg's worth. I wasn't about to pull out my entire mixer to whip just one egg white, so I decided to do it by...
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Kneading Dough
Photo by Scott Feldstein [flickr]I'm an avid bread baker and have made many loaves of both traditionally kneaded bread and the easy no-knead versions. Why do no-knead breads work just as well as breads...
View ArticleHow Hot is Hot?
I don't know when it happened, but somewhere along the way I learned to love spicy food. At one time I winced at the heat from a basic banana pepper ring, but now I practically drink the notoriously...
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Cinnamon, Spice, and Everything Nice
Photo by mhiguera [flickr]I've always loved cinnamon and sugar, but I've recently learned how wonderful cinnamon can be in savory dishes as well. Cinnamon is a unique spice because it is actually made...
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Nutmeg - Warm & Spicy
Photo by Simo Ubuntu [flickr]Perhaps you've noticed a small shaker of nutmeg near the condiments at your local coffee shop. People love to sprinkle a dash of nutmeg on top of their hot lattes and...
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Cranberry Craze
Photo by Andrew Yee [flickr]Cranberries are one of my favorite aspects of the Thanksgiving meal. Their bright color and tart flavor are exciting during a time of year when everything seems to be cold...
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Asparagus - The Royal Vegetable
Photo by Liz West [flickr]Asparagus are a unique vegetable that, surprisingly, is part of the lilly family! These green spears are in season throughout Spring and into early Summer. Learn more facts...
View ArticleCornmeal, Polenta, and Grits
Somewhere along my culinary journey I saw polenta and I saw grits and I thought to myself, "A rose is a rose by any other name..."But are they really the same? And what about cornmeal? I know it's a...
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The Great Garlic
Photo by Will Merydith [flickr]Garlic is king of my kitchen. I always have a bulb sitting on my counter and I use it in just about every dish. There are many ways to prepare garlic, all of which...
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Holiday Treats
Photo by Brett Jordan [flickr]This time of year is fun for many reasons, some of which are all of the traditional holiday treats. From roasted chestnuts to eggnog and fruitcake, the winter months bring...
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Candy Canes
Photo by Nancy Sims [flickr}Candy canes have been a much loved Christmas treat for hundreds of years. But why were they first created? Was it simply a matter of decoration and convenience or is there...
View ArticleFood Traditions for the New Year
While my New Year's food tradition consists of nothing more than a champagne toast, many countries around the world have elaborate food related traditions to ensure health, wealth, and prosperity...
View ArticleMayonnaise vs Aioli
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Curds and Whey
Photo by Bryan Fugzu [flickr]This morning I was greeted by something awful. When I poured milk into my morning tea, it came out clumpy and lumpy. What an unpleasant surprise! I definitely didn't see...
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Coconut Cream, Milk and Water
Photo by Lokesh_Dhakar [flickr]There are a lot of coconut products on the market today and it's important to understand the difference when cooking with them. From the clear, low calorie coconut water...
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Soapy Cilantro
Photo by Qfamily [flickr]Cilantro. Do you love it or hate it? Those who have tried cilantro are rarely in the middle. This fresh herb, which is part of the coriander plant, tends to evoke strong...
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