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Does the GBBO musical live up to the show?

March 7, 2023 · Darcie

The reviews are in for the musical adaptation of The Great British Bake Off, the series that bakers around the world adore. The big question is whether this stage show can live up to the fascinating charm of the…

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March 5, 2023 · Darcie

Looking for ways to get your kitchen better organized? Head over to The Kitchn, which recently posted about their favorite IKEA solutions to keep your cooking area tidy while also looking stylish. The products include…

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Do chain restaurants deserve more respect?

March 4, 2023 · Darcie

My friends know that I love to cook, bake, and dine at nice restaurants, and sometimes this makes them self-conscious about food or dining out. If we are talking about a recent restaurant meal they enjoyed they might…

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A 10-year scone sampling project

March 2, 2023 · Darcie

I admire dedication to a project, and if it involves food all the more so. This one features baked goods, making it rank even higher in my appreciation. Sarah Merker, from Isleworth, recently completed a 10-year quest…

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Yuzu is lemon's mellower cousin

March 1, 2023 · Darcie

Yuzu is a form of citrus that has attracted fans well outside of its original East Asian place of origin. Cultivation of the fragrant fruit with floral overtones has expanded to the Mediterranean, New Zealand, and…

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Why refrigerators are bad for bread

February 28, 2023 · Darcie

You probably already know that storing bread in the fridge only hastens its demise, but freezing it is a good way to store it. That might seem contradictory - after all both are cold, right? It's not that simple, as…

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February 2023 New Cookbook Review

February 26, 2023 · Jenny

Don't blink it is almost March! There are so many fantastic books being planned for publication this year. I have been doing a few previews of titles in our Weekly Roundups and I will continue to update my 2023 preview…

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February 26, 2023 · Darcie

I found a lot of interesting tidbits this week, so let's just dive right in. First up is an edited excerpt in The Washington Post from a new book (not a cookbook) called Eat & Flourish: How Food Supports Emotional…