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Posts tagged “tips”

The Science Behind Bruising Your Herbs

By now, most of us are pretty proficient when it comes to using fresh herbs in the kitchen. They're hands down one of the best ways to impart fresh, clean flavors into your food, but did you know s...

How To Support Your Local Farmers' Market (Without It Consuming Your Whole Day)

It's obvious by now that we are as passionate about supporting our local farmers' markets as the majority of you are. They're an amazing resource, but depending on the city in which you live, it isn...

How To Make Finger-Licking Fried Chicken
It's Not As Scary As It Seems

After getting married, one of the first things we learned to make was fried chicken. With a husband whose Grandmother had award-winning chicken frying skills, it was a quick realization that we too wo...

Good Idea: Frozen Vegs In Plastic Water Bottles

Lunch In A Box came up with this great space-saving idea; storing your frozen vegetables in plastic water bottles!...

In Praise of Fat Asparagus

Once upon a time, we made a point of seeking out the skinniest asparagus in the store, believing it to be more delicate, and fresher than old thick and woody stalks. But now we've seen the error of ...

Measuring: Dip and Sweep

Ever wondered why a cake recipe doesn't come out the same every time? It could be how you're measuring. Pastry chefs and recipe developers typically weigh ingredients to get an accurate measurement...

Organizing Pots and Pans
Kitchen-related design from our network

AT: Los Angeles has a great thread going right now with lots of reader tips and ideas on this topic: How Do You Organize Your Pots and Pans?. Check out links to other readers' Flickr kitchen photos ...