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Why is Magnolia Table being overlooked?

February 12, 2019 · Darcie

As we reported in our list of the bestselling cookbooks of 2018, Magnolia Table by Joanna Gaines had a superb 2018, smashing through the million-books-sold mark like a rocket. Despite these blockbuster sales, the book…

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Shattered cookware prompts a lawsuit

February 11, 2019 · Darcie

Pyrex is one of the most well known and well respected brands of bakeware in the United States. It's been the go-to for affordable yet quality made oven-, microwave- and freezer-safe baking pans for generations of…

Cooking Tips

Avoid these roux mistakes

February 10, 2019 · Darcie

Roux is the backbone of many sauces, soups, gravies, and stews from bechamel to gumbo. Although its components couldn't be simpler - just fat and flour - there are many ways that roux can go all wrong. If you have had…

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Cassoulet, A Journey

February 10, 2019 · Jenny

For years, friends have been raving about Rancho Gordo ("RG") and when I received the Desert Island bean sampler kit for the holidays (thanks Darcie), I decided to find out more about this company and their products.…

Cooking Tips

Spice support: allspice

February 8, 2019 · Darcie

The appropriately-named flavoring agent allspice is extremely versatile in the kitchen, at once familiar and exotic. Most of us are familiar with its use in the sweet side of the kitchen as part of a melange of spices…

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Kricket by Will Bowlby

February 8, 2019 · Jenny

During his relatively young career, London Chef Will Bowlby has accumulated a wealth of experience in Indian cuisine. After culinary school and training in the UK, he served as head chef at Cheval in Mumbai, before…

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February 2019 Cookbook Previews

February 7, 2019 · Jenny

After preparing the 2019 Preview post in late December, I skipped a preview post for January as it would have been repetitive. We are approaching a new season of cookbook releases with February through April being big…