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How much cinnamon is safe to eat?

September 13, 2024 · Darcie

Earlier this year we posted a note about worrying lead levels in some brands of ground cinnamon. Consumer Reports recently followed up on those concerns with its own testing of several different brands of cinnamon…

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A toast to toast

September 11, 2024 · Darcie

A piece of quality bread can be enjoyed on its own, but it's even better when toasted (there, I said it). Slathering the toast with salted butter elevates it yet again and it can become sublime with additional toppings.…

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October 2024 Great Big Cookbook Club Summary

September 11, 2024 · Jenny

As our members know, each month we offer several cooking options in our Eat Your Books Cookbook Club. There are other fun cookbook clubs around the interwebs and we’d like to highlight those for those members who might…

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When it's okay to have a fire in the kitchen

September 11, 2024 · Darcie

Ever since humans conquered fire, we have been fascinated by it. Therefore it's no surprise that we use fire or combustion in celebratory ways, whether as fireworks, bonfires, or even in our food. Since at least the…

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September 8, 2024 · Darcie

It's often been said that food is love, but some Spanish shoppers are taking it quite literally. It seems the latest craze to hit Mercadona supermarkets is looking for love in the produce aisle. People are using certain…

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Saying goodbye to a season

September 8, 2024 · Darcie

Just like that, the sun's angle has shifted, the daylight hours are noticeably shorter, and the morning air is crisp and cool. Of course the process has been more gradual, but at this time of year it almost seems like…

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Simpler than simple

September 5, 2024 · Darcie

In a recent story in Eater, writer Halima Mansoor explains that you should always make tomato sauce from scratch, because it's always worth the effort. Matt Adler, the chef behind Washington, D.C. red-sauce joint…