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Using That Pumpkin

Posted in Food
on October 23, 2018

With Halloween out of the way, you may be looking for ways to use those uncarved pumpkins that are decorating your porch and (more...)

Will My Fruit Ripen On My Counter?

Posted in Food
on April 26, 2019

I often find myself scanning bins of unripe fruits, wondering whether it makes sense to buy it anyway and give it time to (more...)

You Don’t Know How to Cook Pasta

Posted in New Methods
on July 18, 2018

I don’t mean to offend you, but I’ve been cooking pasta the long way my whole life, and I’m guessing you have been, (more...)

Your Personal Carry-Along Cookbook

Posted in Fixes & Tips
on May 7, 2019

A few years ago, I decided I wanted to be able to cook my favorite (but not memorized) recipes from something smaller than (more...)