If you’re like me, you love your oven. It’s a trusty appliance that has seen you through many a meal. But there’s one thing that always annoyed me about my oven: the lack of teamwork. I would start preheating the oven, only to realize halfway through that I needed to set the table or wash …
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If you’re like me, you love a good cooking challenge. And what could be more challenging than trying to cook an entire meal in one pan? Well, as it turns out, cast iron skillets are the perfect gizmos for the job. You may be surprised at the benefits of using a cast iron skillet, at …
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Have you ever found yourself in the kitchen, mid-recipe, cursing because you can’t seem to find the right knife? Or did you try to cut tomato but now it resembles tomato sauce because each knife you tried was as blunt as a hammer? Well, you’re not alone. Choosing the perfect kitchen knives is a lot …
Have you ever found yourself in the kitchen, desperately searching for a specific tool that would make your cooking easier? Or maybe you’ve been stuck in a rut, using the same old methods and techniques, and wondering if there might be a better way to do things? Believe me; it is amazing what a difference …
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If you’re anything like me, then you probably have a love-hate relationship with your cast iron. I’ve had mine for years and I’ve put them through a lot of abuse. However, I’ve started to appreciate them more and more. I prefer my cast iron with a little bit of personality and I embrace the roughness. …
I’m not going to lie, cooking can be daunting. There are so many things to learn, techniques to master and recipes to try. When I was starting out, I found myself overwhelmed with all the options and didn’t know where to begin. That’s why I want to share with you one of my favorite beginner …
I’m not going to lie, I actually enjoy green tea but in terms of other teas, I am a bit of a tea snob and a coffee addict. Yes, I love coffee but I enjoy special teas on occasion because I am that fussy. I like my special teas brewed just so, with the perfect …
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A black glazed round deep clay pot with a fleshy chicken in an aromatic looking sauce placed on a white-grey toned tray and blurred small white bowled side dishes.
Are you looking for alternatives to Teflon pans? Teflon is a non-stick coating that is used in cookware – in fact, Teflon is the brand name of the chemical coating, if you want to be technical ha-ha. However, there are concerns about the safety of Teflon. Some people believe that the chemicals used in the …
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I know what you’re thinking. Another post about cast iron skillets? Yep, that’s right. I’m not exactly sure why, but there’s just something about this old-school kitchen tool that just screams dependable (not literally but if it does literally scream then maybe call a priest ha-ha). Or maybe it’s the nostalgia factor of cooking over …
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