Your Cooking Companion

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July 28, 2018

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Turning Bland into Brilliant
I’m not the only cook in my house. It’s not unusual for me to be asked what’s “wrong” with a
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Spring Is Coming! Time to Take Charge of Your Herbs!
Sure, you can use dried herbs. They’re there all year ‘round. And you know what you’re getting. But... I feel
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Things You Should Have in your Kitchen--Part 3: Groceries
Here I’m talking about staples—things for your pantry, whatever that looks like. So you won’t find things with a short
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How to Know What Tastes Good With What/Cooking by Smell
A couple of days ago, a young lady about eight years old showed me a spice jar and asked me
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About Stainless Steel
If you’ve made my recommended leap into trying stainless steel tri-ply cookware and want it to be non-stick, it’s fast
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Meal Planning?! Who Really Does That??
Well, starting a couple of months ago, I do. Planning meals a week in advance sounds like a tedious chore
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Things You Should Have in your Kitchen—Part 1: Tools
So now you’re going to be cooking for yourself—and maybe others. What do you need on hand in order to
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Oven
Tricky Oven Temps
Wow, guys, I just learned something highly valuable about cooking…from an oven repair guy! It turns out that most ovens
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Will My Fruit Ripen On My Counter?
I often find myself scanning bins of unripe fruits, wondering whether it makes sense to buy it anyway and give
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So What Does “Extra Virgin” MEAN? And What Should I Do About It?
A bottle of “really good” extra-virgin olive oil is a badge of honor in the kitchen. Once you reach the
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