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When is 'almost as good' good enough?

October 11, 2018 · Darcie

For home cooks, learning how to make something that they usually purchase is exhilarating and can be transformative. Whether it is a curry paste made from whole spices and fresh peppers, a loaf of sourdough bread, or an…

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Indian cooks embrace the Instant Pot

October 10, 2018 · Darcie

While Instant Pots and their clones have become a phenomenon in the US, Canada, and beyond, most people who have purchased one were not already owners of a stovetop pressure cooker. Or perhaps they had one, but rarely…

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The ins and outs of recipe development

October 9, 2018 · Darcie

We all love the cookbooks, magazines, and websites that contain the recipes that we eagerly read, aspire to, make, and enjoy. The sheer volume of recipes easily available to us is staggering, but have you ever wondered…

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October 2018 Cookbook Previews

October 9, 2018 · Jenny

Our EYBD program is in full swing with new titles being added frequently. For more information on those books that are part of this program, please see our updated EYBD post. The EYBDigital Previews added since…

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The great brownie debate: cakey or fudgy

October 8, 2018 · Darcie

There is an ongoing and heated debate that divides people into two camps. No, I'm not talking about politics; this debate is between those who prefer their brownies to be cake-like and those who feel that fudgy brownies…

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Everything you need to know about molasses

October 7, 2018 · Darcie

Nothing can replicate the rich, complex flavor of molasses. It's essential to gingerbread and, as a component of brown sugar, adds its subtle bitter and roasted caramel notes to many baked goods. There are several types…