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Expiration Dates – What Gives?
I spent a good part of my Christmas holiday watching my two young cousins empty their mother’s pantry of perfectly good food — all because the expiration date had passed. I’m not talking curdled milk […]
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Tips
Tips for Choosing the Perfect Plum | Plum Crostata
Nothing beats the perfect plum — sweet, juicy flesh encased in slightly tart skin. It’s like biting into summer, literally. There are several varieties of plums, but the base flavors are about the same. You’ll […]
Tips
Tips for the Perfect Cheeseburger
Not much beats a well-made cheeseburger — perfectly-cooked ground beef topped with gooey, melted cheese. Here are a few tips to help you make the perfect cheeseburger. 1.Think outside the individually-wrapped processed squares! Experiment with […]
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10 Delicious Ways to Cook with Summer Tomatoes
The last days of summer are always sweetened by gardens and farmers’ markets ripe with an abundance of fresh tomatoes. Finding ways to make the most of those tomatoes before the season ends can be […]
Recipes
Spinach & Cantaloupe Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette
Finally! Spring has arrived! It’s been a cold-cold winter and my table is beyond ready to enjoy the spectacular spring produce in a bevy of mouthwatering salads. I love just about any kind of salad […]
Tips
Honing vs Sharpening
Today I hope to dispel a common kitchen myth, a culinary urban legend that misinformed cooks everywhere have taken to heart. Countless times I’ve witnessed cooks – beginners and experts alike – run their knives […]