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Top 10 Pie Baking Essentials for the Holidays

There’s nothing better than a freshly baked pie at the holidays. I love being the designated pie baker and often give pies as gifts, but I always seem to be unprepared when it comes to transporting the pies across town.…

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Zojirushi Makes Lunch Fun & Easy

Finally, a wonderful foodie product designed for men (grrr, no pink KitchenAid mixer for me!) – the manly, steel grey Mr. Bento lunch jar system by Zojirushi serves up a thermos containing four food containers to keep food hot or cold…

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Top Five Ice Pop Molds for Summer Fun

Summer is quickly approaching (well, at least in my mind) and there’s nothing like a fruity, icy treat to beat the heat. Not only are these molds creatively designed, the ice pop molds are also affordable.

I’ve selected five popsicle molds…

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Chopstick Selection for Chopstick Virgins

Chopsticks are simple in design yet offer a powerful tool for delivering food from plate to mouth. Better than a fork? Well, I don’t want to be viewed as a traitor … but I must admit, once you get the…

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To All the Kitchen Tools I’ve Loved …

Spring cleaning is coming soon to my household and I am prepared to make the tough decisions it requires. I willingly discard clothing but have a more difficult time letting go of kitchen objects, even if I rarely use them.

Joe…

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RIP: My Beloved Silpat

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

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

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Kitchen Christmas Gifts Under $25

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

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

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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Interview: Jane E. Garrett, Author

Republished from RecoveredRecipes.com

When I started Recovered Recipes last year, I felt as though I might be the only person interested in rediscovering old recipes. In an age of online recipe sharing and food blogging, I worried vintage recipes might be…

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Book Review: 1000 Gluten-Free Recipes

Like the slow and building rumble of an approaching storm, celiac disease and gluten allergies are gaining attention and growing to a loud roar. This past week my brother discovered his digestion problems, sporadic headaches, frequent congestion, and thickened blood have…

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Weekend Reading: from casseroles to sauces

My reading list for this weekend is perfect for those who love to entertain. You’ll find cookbooks covering cocktails and fondues along with appetizers and party planning ideas. Four of the books featured are less than $20 making them affordable…

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Book Review: Frozen Desserts

Unlike many dessert cookbooks, Frozen Desserts moves beyond sharing recipes and focuses on the principles and techniques of producing high-quality desserts. Written by Francisco J. Migoya, a former Executive Pastry Chef at French Laundry and Lecturing Instructor at The Culinary Institute…

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