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Sugar 101 | Choose the Right Sugar
One trip down the baking aisle in the grocery store and it’s easy to be overwhelmed by the various sugar options available. How do you know which one to choose? Here’s a quick Sugar 101 […]
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French Onion Soup
This is one of the first things I learned to cook in culinary school. It’s a simple, rustic soup full of basic cooking techniques. You’ll practice knife skills by slicing the onions and perfect your […]
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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 […]
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Meringue 101
‘Tis the season of meringue — meringue-topped pies, meringue tarts, cookies and rich, creamy buttercream frosting. All of these holiday treats are made with meringues, egg whites that are whipped, much like whipped cream, with […]
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Are You My (Mother) Sauce? | 5 Mother Sauces
The five mother sauces are the base sauces from which most other cooked sauces are made. By incorporating additional ingredients into a mother sauce, you can create numerous small or compound sauces. Let’s start at […]
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Bouquet Garni
What is it that makes restaurant soups and stews so much more flavorful than those you make at home? It’s probably a bouquet garni. (It could also be the professionally-trained chefs and top quality ingredients, […]
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Flour 101 – Choose the Right Flour for the Job
It’s important to stock your pantry with the right flour for the right job. Most recipes will specify what type of flour you should use, but just in case, here’s a quick primer on a […]