Food & Cooking

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Avoid long restaurant waits on Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is typically the busiest day of the year for any restaurant, thanks to the popular tradition of taking Mom out to dinner so – for one day of ... Read the full article →

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How to make a tea infuser out of tin foil

The other day, a friend wanted to share with me a delicious loose tea he’d bought in Chinatown recently, but neither of us had a tea infuser handy. Tea infusers ... Read the full article →

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Thirty Minute Pasta Sauce Recipes

Pasta’s so easy to cook, and such good comfort food when it’s cold outside. Unfortunately, the sauces for it typically take hours to simmer. If you’re pressed for time, you ... Read the full article →

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Using French press coffee makers

I’m a big fan of single cup coffee brewers for home, but what about when you want coffee in a place where you can’t plug anything in? French press coffee ... Read the full article →

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Shiitake mushroom recipes & tips

Shiitake mushrooms have a wonderful bold, smoky flavor. Some restaurants even serve shiitake burgers – where the beef patty is replaced by the mushroom cap. They’re not as filling as ... Read the full article →

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Roasting corn on the cob

Boiled corn on the cob is tasty – it’s what most of us grew up on. Grilled corn on the cob is even better, as many of you will already ... Read the full article →

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Fennel, the missing side dish

A few years ago, I had a meal at a restaurant which listed “seasonal vegetables” as the side dish. One of the veggies I got was totally unfamiliar to me. ... Read the full article →

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200+ Superbowl Snacks!

‘Tis the season for Superbowl parties! Whether you’re watching the game with friends or enjoying it all by yourself, it’s a tradition to have some great munchies on hand. We’ve ... Read the full article →

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Brussels sprouts: making them delicious

If you’re used to thinking of brussels sprouts as mushy things that have a sort of sulfurous stench, you may be surprised to learn that when they’re cooked properly, they ... Read the full article →

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My favorite way to store cheese

I love cheese, but I can only eat so much at a time. I especially like some of the moderately pricey ones like smoked gouda (seen here). But I would ... Read the full article →

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43 Homemade Salad Dressing Recipes

Making your own salad dressings is more than just a money saver, compared to buying storebought. It lets you control exactly what’s in the dressing – no mystery chemicals and ... Read the full article →

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12 ways to save money on eating out

Dining out is rarely your most cost effective option if you compare ordering four restaurant meals to preparing four meals at home. But there are many ways to make restaurant ... Read the full article →

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70+ Thanksgiving recipes and tips

We recently covered some ways to deep fry a turkey, but what about the rest of your Thanksgiving meal? And what if deep frying isn’t your thing? Here’s a monster ... Read the full article →

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How to deep fry turkey

For people in the US, Thanksgiving is coming soon. For those outside the US, is there ever a bad time to cook a turkey? Here are some tips for a ... Read the full article →

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Diet Cranberry Coke Recipe

When I was a kid, I loved Cherry Coke – sort of. Even then, I found it a little cloying and overwhelming. I preferred vanilla coke, but only came across ... Read the full article →

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French Fries: 12 great tips

Homemade french fries aren’t the easiest dish to make, nor the most nutritious. But they’re fabulous tasting, and you can experiment until you find the way you like them best. ... Read the full article →

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Single cup coffee brewing without a Keurig

I can’t understand the raves about the Keurig coffee makers. I’ve been brewing my coffee one cup at a time for eight years, without an overpriced machine, without expensive  “K-cups” ... Read the full article →

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Dessert teas that really hit the spot

If you have a sweet tooth but you’re cutting back on calories and/or sugar, one of the most satisfying substitutes is a really tasty herbal tea. If you haven’t tried ... Read the full article →

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Bok choy recipes

Bok choy is a delicious type of cabbage best known for its use in Chinese cooking. The stalks taste somewhere between celery and cabbage, and the leaves taste more like ... Read the full article →

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Broccoli Soup

Broccoli is a terrific food, but not everyone likes the taste or texture of it. We often smother it with cheese or sautee it to make it more palatable. But ... Read the full article →

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