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Online grocery shopping can be...interesting

April 23, 2020 · Darcie

Even before the pandemic hit, grocery stores were implementing online ordering and delivery services. These features became essential almost overnight, but the process is not always seamless. Substitutions can sometimes…

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Can't find it? DIY it

April 21, 2020 · Darcie

While store shelves are slowly getting back to normal, there are still issues with supply lines, meaning empty spaces for many products. Stay at home orders as well as voluntary social distancing also means you can't…

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Cooking burnout: have you hit the wall?

April 20, 2020 · Darcie

Many of my like-minded food loving friends have recently confessed that they have become tired of cooking. Some say they don't want to have to think about what recipe to try next, others are worn down by the physical…

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April 19, 2020 · Darcie

A few months ago we reported on a new Julia Child documentary from the group that brought us the RBG biopic. We've learned that the film now has a distributor, and is set to be released in 2021. Sony Pictures Classics…

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A kitchen of grandmothers

April 18, 2020 · Darcie

Nobody cooks like a grandmother. There's something about the love that shines through the food that is nearly irreplaceable. Wouldn't it be great to experience that expression of love through cooking from many different…

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The best food shows to stream right now

April 17, 2020 · Darcie

Since the vast majority of us won't be going to movies, plays, restaurants, or other entertainment venues this weekend, we will likely keep ourselves entertained by streaming our favorite programs. If you have run out…

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No oven, no problem

April 15, 2020 · Darcie

Like a lot of people, I embarked on a stress-baking bonanza these past few weeks. Now as the flour supply starts to look less robust and as the stronger southern sun streaming into my kitchen makes it too hot to turn on…

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The secret's out

April 14, 2020 · Darcie

A few days ago Jenny posted about the chocolate chip cookie recipe released by DoubleTree by Hilton, noting that the cookies were definitely worth the hype. DoubleTree is not alone in handing out formerly "secret"…