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How to Boil Eggs

I just received a call from my mom who was reading my blog today. She read about the Food Fight using eggs and wanted to quiz me on my egg knowledge. Do you know how to boil eggs so the yolk is perfectly centered? Leave the eggs in the egg carton and place a rubber [...]

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Creating a Photo Recipe Journal

When I was little my favorite playtime activity was to sit on our dining room floor and rummage through my mom’s cookbooks, flipping the pages slowly while I stared at the pictures. There was also a big recipe box containing handwritten recipes dating back to the 1800s from relatives, however it lacked the same visual [...]

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Pomegranate Massacre Leaves 1 Dead

Pomegranates are native to Iran and extend to the Himalayas, growing on shrubs ranging 8 feet in height. Over the past year there has been a rise in pomegranate products, especially juices and concentrates touting the fruits antioxidant properties. With all the hype I decided to purchase one before the craze had fully passed me [...]

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How to Make Oil & Vinegar Bottles

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My quest started a year ago when I found myself using olive oil nearly every time I cooked. I kept the big bottle stored in the cupboard, but slowly became lazy until it sat on the counter every night. And it was only a matter of time before it was joined by soy sauce and [...]

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