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Brown Food: An Endless Love Affair
Why is Brown Food so Crave-able? One of my favorite culinary quotes is Anne Burrell exclaiming, “Brown food tastes good!” No one can argue that seared meats, roasted nuts, chocolate, vanilla, and coffee are not loved by the masses, but what exactly makes brown food so irresistible? It turns out, the secret is the foundation...
Dad’s Guacamole
Dad’s Guacamole Has Roots I bet you know a great cook who generally does not use measuring cups or spoons when they cook. They take ingredients and experience and the result is almost always something delicious. This is my dad. He worked hard as a pipefitter, so most days he was way too tired to...
Cookware Composition
Have you ever started a pot of water for pasta and wondered if it will ever start to boil? Have you ever noticed one of your pans has a hot spot that causes your food to cook unevenly? Have you ever gotten frustrated because you accidentally scratched off some of the non-stick surfaces on your...
Master Fresh Ginger in 4 Easy Steps
Trips to the produce section of the grocery store can be a source of indecision, frustration, and confusion. Produce can be expensive, so a mistake in picking something out can be costly. It can also be extremely frustrating when you are cooking a meal and one of the ingredients is not worthy of your creation....