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2019

Food Biz People

Padma Lakshmi talks food and more

January 13, 2019 · Darcie

You probably know Padma Lakshmi from Bravo TV's Top Chef, but there is a lot more to her than just judging Quickfire challenges. She's also written or co-written several cookbooks, including 2016's The Enyclopedia of…

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When the gadget bug hits

January 12, 2019 · Darcie

It happens to all of us - you read about a technique and want to try it at home, so you purchase the necessary appliance or gadget to perform the task. But after you get said gadget home, it often gets used only a…

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The joy of cooking

January 10, 2019 · Darcie

Chances are good that a large percentage of EYB Members have made one of two viral dishes from cookbook author Alison Roman. Both her Spiced chickpea stew with coconut and turmeric (featured in The New York Times and…

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Chefs step up to feed furloughed workers

January 9, 2019 · Darcie

If you've been paying attention to US news reports, you will know that our federal government has partially shut down over a funding dispute between Congress and the President. There is an old African saying that seems…

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Is copper cookware really worth the expense?

January 8, 2019 · Darcie

No one can deny that a rack of gleaming copper pots looks fantastic, but are copper pans worth their rather extravagant price? Daniel Gritzer of Serious Eats tackled this question recently and discovered that, as with…