Candy or deep frying thermometer
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Candy or Deep Frying Thermometer

A candy or deep frying thermometer is used to measure temperatures of oils (for deep-frying and pan frying) and hot sugars and caramels (for candy). Instant read or meat thermometers typically measure temperatures up to […]

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Greek Yogurt

Greek yogurt is a richer, creamier version of run-of-the-mill yogurt. I am not a lover of yogurt in general, but there’s something about silky, thick Greek-style yogurt that makes my tzatziki – and everything else […]

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Mandoline

A mandoline is a countertop slicer used to cut food, usually vegetables, in a variety of shapes and sizes that would be difficult to produce with a knife. You can cut food into thin slices […]

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Roasting Pan

Roasting pans are heavy, deep (at least 3 inches), usually rectangular pans with handles. They’re fitted with a removable metal rack and are used for cooking whole poultry, fish or large cuts of meat. The […]

Cream of Tartar
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What is Cream of Tartar?

Cream of tartar, or potassium acid tartrate if you want to get chemical about it, is a fine, white powder made by purifying and grinding the crystals that form inside wine barrels during the wine-making […]

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Dutch Oven

If you’ve ever made a soup or stew, you’ve probably been instructed to cook in a Dutch Oven. Dutch ovens, also known as French ovens, are round, heavy pots usually made of cast iron or […]

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Baking Powder vs Baking Soda

Baking Powder vs Baking Soda – do you know the difference? Baking soda and baking powder both make baked goods rise. They each release gases that give muffins, breads and cakes a lift as they […]