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2018

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An ode to the public library

September 25, 2018 · Darcie

While I have a decent-sized cookbook collection, I realize that I simply cannot have every new cookbook that catches my eye, nor can I collect every worthy classic. There is only so much shelf space and budget…

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September 2018 New Cookbook Review

September 25, 2018 · Jenny

It's the most wonderful time of the year. It's not yet the holiday season but this month and next make me believe the line "Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus." When I set up this review post, I told Jane "oh, it…

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It only takes one recipe

September 24, 2018 · Darcie

Everyone has a food that he or she just doesn't like. Many times the dislike reaches all the way back into the person's childhood. However, these preferences are not carved into stone, and you can turn from someone who…

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Take a trip to the ranch

September 23, 2018 · Darcie

Few things fascinate me as much as food history. It's always interesting to find out the origins of food, and usually the stories say as much about the people as they do the foodstuff themselves. Julia Moskin recently…

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Ridiculously good rugelach

September 23, 2018 · Jenny

Before you scroll down and lay your eyes upon my photograph depicting my first attempt at making rugelach - don't have a mouthful of coffee to spew. Well, truthfully, this was my second rugelach. My very first was bacon…

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Bonnie Benwick on downsizing a kitchen

September 18, 2018 · Darcie

There are many reasons that people downsize their homes, the most obvious being retirement or divorce. If you have a kitchen filled with gadgets and cookware (not to mention a study stuffed with cookbooks), the thought…