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RIP: My Beloved Silpat

January 22, 2010
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I knew my new year was off to a rocky start when I discovered my silpat baking mat had started to crumble around the edges, exposing its precious fiberglass filling.

However, it the 7 years in which I owned it, the…

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Kitchen Christmas Gifts Over $100

October 17, 2009
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Kitchen Christmas gifts can be hard to think of while walking through crowded stores. I’ve compiled a kitchen Christmas gift list of ideas based on popular kitchen tools, cookware and small appliances. From steaming rice to roasting coffee beans, these…

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Kitchen Christmas Gifts Under $100

October 17, 2009
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Kitchen Christmas gifts can be hard to think of while walking through crowded stores. I’ve compiled a kitchen Christmas gift list of ideas based on popular kitchen tools, cookware and small appliances. From making ice cream to baking bread, these…

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Kitchen Christmas Gifts Under $25

October 17, 2009
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Kitchen Christmas gifts can be hard to think of while walking through crowded stores. I’ve compiled a kitchen Christmas gift list of ideas based on popular kitchen gadgets, tools, and cookware. From canning to frying, these kitchen tools offer a…

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Kitchen Christmas Gifts Under $50

October 17, 2009
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Kitchen Christmas gifts can be hard to think of while walking through crowded stores. I’ve compiled a kitchen Christmas gift list of ideas based on popular kitchen tools, bakeware and small appliances. From boiling water to making waffles, these kitchen…

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Happy Friday! Sahale Nuts & Rumtopf Update

August 14, 2009
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Today is turning out to be a great Friday – my grape and walnut focaccia just came out of the oven and it smells amazing (more about it on Monday) and I received samples in the mail from Sahale Snacks.…

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My French Press Savior

July 30, 2008

I’d like to introduce the newest member of my kitchen. He is tall and sleek with double-wall construction to keep my coffee warm. He doesn’t care if I have morning breath or if I push him around. He’s easy on…

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Strawberry-Blueberry Freezer Jam

April 4, 2008
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A few weeks ago I explored making and canning orange marmalade. This week I decided to use my surplus strawberries to make fresh jam. While I don’t eat alot of jam or preserves, I figured a small batch would be…

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How to filet a fish without passing out

February 26, 2008

I was contacted recently to try the Kona Kampachi from Kona-Blue. The fish is sushi grade and known for high omega-3 levels and being free of detectable mercury. It’s served at Morimoto’s restaurant, so I felt confident it would be…

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Poaching Pods and Century Eggs

February 3, 2008

While shopping yesterday, Joe pointed out a neat little gadget for poaching eggs. He said that he noticed it as Christmas and had considered it as a stocking stuffer, but went in a different direction and ended up not buying…

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Progresso Light Soups – Weight Watcher 0 Points

January 22, 2008

When you are running low on time and need a quick lunch or snack, a hearty heat-and-eat soup can really hit the spot. Progresso recently launched 5 ‘Light’ soups with a Weight Watcher’s 0 points value per serving: Italian-style vegetable, Vegetable…

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Selecting a Cast Iron Wok

October 29, 2007

I recently purchased a 16 inch Traditional Cast Iron Wok from The Wok Shop and absolutely love it. However, I didn’t realize how many choices there were when deciding to buy a wok — cast iron vs. stainless steel, flat bottom…

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Selecting a Dependable Kitchen Timer

April 6, 2007

When we remodeled our kitchen a few years ago, I allocated a large portion of the budget to buying a professional range. I was excited to take it out on its maiden voyage only to discover expenseive professional ranges do…

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Hang Your Fruit on the Wall

March 10, 2007

Designed by Joung Myung Lee of Germany, “The Ring” is a porcelain wall-mounted fruit holder. Its sleek and futuristic form is beautiful yet functional.

The design works perfectly for small spaces where counters can easily become overtaken by clutter. Simply place…

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