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How to Choose a Knife – Knives 101
A good knife – and knowing how to use it – can change your life in the kitchen. Without the right knife, simple tasks like slicing, dicing and chopping can become a time-consuming chore. Here’s what […]
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Recipes
Black-Eyed Pea Salad | Black-Eyed Peas
Black-eyed peas and I have never been friends. They popped up periodically throughout my childhood like a distant, oddball uncle who made an annual, not-so-pleasant appearance at the family table. As an adult, I’ve avoided […]
Tips
Three Ways with Fresh Cranberries
Details are what make a good party great but if you don’t have time for all those time-consuming Martha Stewart-esque projects, I have three ways to use fresh cranberries to up the cheer factor at […]
Recipes
Cocoa Powder vs Dutch Processed Cocoa Powder | Rich Chocolate Cookies Three Ways
These chocolate cookies are no joke. Seriously. They are not for the faint of palate. Save these for hardcore chocoholics. I’m talkin’ Olympic-level chocolate lovers who aren’t interested in a super sweet bite but those […]
Drinks
Drinksgiving – 5 Holiday Survival Cocktails
Ah, Thanksgiving! A time to celebrate our good fortune and spend precious time with those who mean the most to us. As America settles at the Thanksgiving table this week, millions of families will come […]
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Champagne 101 – Cranberry Champagne Cocktail
The holiday season is here so bring on the bubbles!! Champagne, that is. Whatever you’re celebrating, nothing’s more festive to pour. A nice bottle makes the perfect gift for your host or hostess and my […]
Drinks
Apple Cider vs Apple Juice – Apple Cider Rum Cocktail
Apple, apples everywhere are one of the things I like best about fall. I can do without the cooler temperatures, shorter days and falling leaves, but a crisp, fresh apple makes it all worthwhile. Thankfully, […]