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2017

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Bangkok by Leela Punyaratabandhu

July 13, 2017 · Jenny

Bangkok: Recipes and Stories from the Heart of Thailand by Leela Punyaratabandhu is a glorious tribute to Thai cuisine. Leela is the voice behind the blog SheSimmers which she created in November 2008 in the memory of…

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Why doesn't halloumi melt?

July 12, 2017 · Darcie

When you think of cheese, one of the first things that likely pops into your mind is the image of something smothered or stuffed with melted cheese, like pizza or raclette. Most cheeses soften when you apply heat, but a…

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Is it time to elevate your cooking game?

July 12, 2017 · Jenny

Last December, I did a series of gift guides for cooks and bakers. One of the guides was tailored to books that ranged from new to advanced cooks - the Cookbook Gift Guide for New to Advanced Cooks. This morning one of…

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Spice support: asafoetida

July 11, 2017 · Darcie

After reading the alternative names of asafoetida, you might be hesitant to use it: hing, stinking gum, and devil's dung do not do much to stimulate one's appetite. Although not technically a spice, asafoetida - the…

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Amazon Prime Day reminder

July 10, 2017 · Darcie

Amazon Prime members, set your alarms. Tomorrow (July 11) is Amazon Prime day. That means tremendous deals sitewide, including cookbooks and kitchen equipment (time to get that Instant Pot!). You don't have to wait…

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How recipes can be undermining your cooking

July 9, 2017 · Darcie

At one point in our evolution, cooking was simple: poke a stick through some meat and thrust it into the flames. Over the millenia, humans have made more than a few refinements to this formula, leading to the present…

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The Butcher Babe Cookbook

July 8, 2017 · Jenny

The Butcher Babe Cookbook: Comfort Food Hacked by a Classically Trained Chef by Loreal Gavin brings a delicious collision of down home dishes and classic French cooking in this incredible collection of new comfort food…