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Amazon's list of 100 best food books

January 31, 2019 · Darcie

I am a sucker for lists and have been since a very young age. When I was little I used to type up lists of things to do during my summer vacation, banging out a new list nearly every day on my mom's old manual…

Culinary News

Denmark wins the 2019 Bocuse d'Or

January 30, 2019 · Darcie

Earlier today chefs wrapped up the two-day Bocuse d'Or competition in Lyon, France. This year's event resulted in a Scandinavian sweep, as top honors went to the team from Denmark, with Sweden and Norway finishing…

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The German Cookbook

January 30, 2019 · Jenny

Germany is made up of a series of distinct regional culinary cultures which varies according to the geography (mountains, farmland and waterways). From Hamburg on the north coast to Munich in the Alpine south, and from…

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The Beer Kitchen

January 30, 2019 · Jenny

Confession time. I do not like beer or wine. I know I am in the minority here, but they just aren't my beverages of choice. I've tried. My husband always tells me "you can work to acquire a taste for it" to which I…

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Cooking confessions

January 27, 2019 · Darcie

I consider myself an experienced, adventurous, and up-to-date home cook. I've embraced new appliances and gadgets that promise to improve and streamline my cooking - I have an Instant Pot, a Thermpen, a spiralizer and a…

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Escaping to the Great British Bake Off Tent

January 26, 2019 · Jenny

Darcie wrote a post today entitled "Small things bring huge satisfaction" which encouraged me to write this piece that has been inside my head for a couple weeks. Trust me, it is very crowded inside there and I am happy…

Cookbook Lovers

The best selling cookbooks of 2018

January 26, 2019 · Jane

Last month our friends at cookbook stores around the world gave us their picks for their favorite books of 2018. Now we asked them for their top sellers. In past years we have compared the lists from specialist stores…

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Small things that bring huge satisfaction

January 26, 2019 · Darcie

Today I celebrate a birthday ending in "0" that is large enough to result in serious introspection. As I take stock of all of the blessings and struggles I've encountered, a few moments stand out with enduring meaning.…