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2020

Cookbook Lovers

The stories behind the scribbles

May 21, 2020 · Darcie

When I spy a used cookbook I am interested in buying, the first thing I do is skim the pages to see if anyone has written any notes inside. Early in my cookbook collecting, if I saw writing in the margins I would put…

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The yin and yang of Covid cooking

May 19, 2020 · Darcie

Many of us suddenly had a lot more time on our hands in the last couple of months, and with yeast becoming a scarce commodity - or perhaps just as a way to scratch a creative itch - it seems like everyone decided now…

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Chef sparks 'sandwich in place' movement

May 18, 2020 · Darcie

Many chefs are sidelined during the pandemic, and we've seen how cooking at home is different for them than cooking in a restaurant. This doesn't mean they lose their creative spark, however. Ryan Pfeiffer, executive…

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Food news antipasto

May 17, 2020 · Darcie

Jamie Oliver is back with a new show called 'Keep Cooking and Carry On' that is exactly what this moment needed. In this 20-part series, Oliver will help fight the cooking fatigue many of us are facing. He will teach us…

Recipes

Vintage Imperial Sugar - Downloadable Cookbooks

May 17, 2020 · Jenny

Imperial Sugar has a large library of vintage cookbooks and pamphlets available free to download. Subjects range from canning, stir-fries, holiday baking, and more! I particularly love the retro artwork. Take a look at…

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Ready, set, organize

May 17, 2020 · Darcie

Since I am fortunate enough to be able to work from home, my commute has gone from 50 miles to less than 50 feet. I always said that if I did not have to drive so far for work I would have oodles of time to accomplish a…