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everything in its (mise en) place
You may have picked up by now that I am somewhat of an orderly cook. I’m not one to “eyeball”, “judge by feel” or (gasp!) make substitutions in the kitchen. I’m a slave to recipes and rarely (and with...
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my organized kitchen
I am not a fly-by-the-seat-of-my-pants cook. I so admire people who can just grab bits of this and that from the fridge and pantry and throw a meal together. That is definitely NOT me. I cook from...
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couple of things
Hi all! Before I share this month’s links I wanted to catch you up on what’s been happening around here lately! First – a short recap of my “wheat-free” month. If you recall, I decided to go...
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favor-”ette”: a little tip
This is one of my favorite kitchen tips: Slightly dampened hands make a big difference when working with all manner of sticky foods. Here’s just a few examples: Making meatballs. Rolling out a “log” of...
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favor-”ette”: foil-covered cupcake pans
Are you a clean cook or a messy cook? I’m firmly trenched in the latter. Organized? Check. Precise? Double check. Clean up as I go? Absolutely. Neat? Uhh……. This is especially irksome when making...
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favor-”ette”: a pot trick
If you’re like me, fall and winter mean pulling out the pots – the large ones, that is – for soups, stews, pulled this and braised that. I LOVE one-pot winter meals for many reasons – not the least of...
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favor-”ette” a mixer trick
You know that moment right after you add flour to the mixer? Just before you turn it on, when you say a little prayer that the flour (and other dry ingredients) won’t go flying all over you – and your...
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favor-”ette”: tap-tap
I’ve been baking like crazy lately – and going through many bags of flour in the process. And – like me – if you hate that “spray” of flour that happens every time you open a new bag, try this trick:...
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favor-”ette”: shake it up
Two quick kitchen tips today (and a bonus upper arm workout too)! In my kitchen garlic is a staple, especially in the summer months (pesto, bruschetta……). And while I don’t mind crushing a clove or two...
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favor-”ette”: garbage disposal “pods”
Does your garbage disposal ever get that “not so fresh feeling”? You know what I mean – and if you’ve ever tossed some lemon or lime peels down there you are going to love this little DIY. Using...
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favor-”ette”: the easiest way to peel a mango
You’re doing it wrong. Peeling mangoes, that is. Is it me, or are mangoes one of the more annoying fruits to prep? First, you’ve got that awkwardly shaped, gigantic pit to contend with. And then...
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favor-“ette”: a taco (shell) trick
As the holiday madness (a.k.a., baking every single day) descends, I find myself turning more than ever to certain dinners. Dinners that can be made ahead (like stuffed shells). Dinners that use...
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