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Pizza. It's a rare kid - or adult - who doesn't like it. USA Today recently reported that 94 percent of Americans eat pizza. Whether you order out, go for frozen or decide to make your own, pizza is an easy dinner favorite for many. It's also a great way to get mixing and talking with your kids in the kitchen.
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It drove the growth of civilization. It created roads that paved the way for caravans in search of it. It has raised cities and destroyed empires. Today, doctors condemn its role in high blood pressure and gourmet markets stock it in myriad artisanal varieties to satisfy gourmet desires. It seems that even today salt continues to be both the hero and the villain in our culinary development. I may have grown up with a mother firmly rooted in the modern doctor's camp, but I have learned a great appreciation for the seasoning as the years have passed. Specifically at...
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Buttered, toasty bread. Oozing, milky cheese. The grilled cheese sandwich is simple yet perfect in every way. Somehow, though, it is possible to mess up this timeless and unfussy dish. Any competent cook should know the secret to making grilled cheese just right every time.
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My seven-year-old daughter recently chose a topic to create an educational display for an end-of-year annual learning fair. Her choice? Chocolate. Chocolate lovers that we both are, this was the perfect opportunity for us to learn more about the rich history of chocolate - and best of all, an educational excuse to discover and sample different chocolate delights. Needless to say, all this learning about chocolate opened our eyes. It took this commonly found grocery store item and elevated it into the realm of wonder. Learning about the origins of...
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Chilean sea bass, baby carrots, peanuts, white chocolate, and wild mushrooms. What do they all have in common? They are not what they say they are. That's right. Read on...
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The Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, begins on the first day of the month of Tishri and lasts for 10 days, culminating in the conclusion of Yom Kippur. These are known as the Days of Awe, the holiest of days in the Jewish Year. Food plays a major role, both ritually and culturally, during this time. Sweet flavors are to be savored and bitter tastes to be avoided. There are several fascinating traditions to discover. Apples and Honey: Apples dipped in honey are the most well known symbols of Rosh Hashanah. They represent the wish of sweetness for the new year...
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Have you ever had an accident in the kitchen? Of course you have. You're only human. We all have been there. There are so many things that can happen, whether they are your fault or not. Lids from spice bottles can come loose. An ingredient can spill right before it gets to the pot and you have no time to replace it. Here are some easy answers to some very common problems.
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An old friend is in town. Food has always been a bonding point in your relationship. Together you've enjoyed countless boards of charcuterie, salted butter slathered thick on chewy French bread, crisp skinned salmon fillets, and the occasional salad, more often than not dressed in something bitingly acidic with strong undercurrent of anchovy. Several months have passed since you've seen each other. She looks well, glowing even from a new regime of daily yoga and (gasp!) a mostly vegan diet. What does this mean? You wonder. Will a friendship founded on...
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We often begin the cooking process with oil. Like salt and pepper, it is such a requisite ingredient that we often do not really give it much thought. But that is precisely why we should. There are so many options for so many different uses, we really should consider them all, from vegetable to nut oils.
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The crockpot that is available today is usually a sleek, stainless steel, modern looking piece of equipment. But the one I remember from my youth was that pale avocado shade of green and had pastoral scenes stenciled all along the bottom edge. Just thinking about that crockpot brings me back to the days when we had a weekly beef stew made with whatever cut of meat was on sale and a can of mysterious ingredients called Soup Starter. I don't know if Soup Starter is still available, but it consisted of freeze-dried vegetables, onions, herbs and spices. In the morning, my mother would...
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As the weather turns chillier, and stormy for some of us, my thoughts turn to hearty cooking and bold flavors. At the end of a long early September week of rain and unseasonably cold weather, I want to turn to a comforting dinner, but I still want something that's a little exciting. Some of the most soul satisfying dishes are the ones that come from simple ethnic traditions. And rather than picking up the phone to order takeout, one of the easiest ways to explore the cooking of different nationalities is with the slow cooker.
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Living a healthy life is important to me and important to my primary employer, The Republic of Tea, as well. As such, they recently offered us a free health screening that involved a more in-depth blood work-up than your doctor would normally do during a physical. As a person who lives a fairly healthy and balanced lifestyle I was certainly not expecting my result to indicate I have borderline high cholesterol. More than anything else that could have come out from those test results, high cholesterol really bugged me. Why? Because it directly affects my eating habits....
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You know that saying, "Can't always get what you want?" That seems to happen to me, often, when at the grocery store. Maybe I've been looking through a cookbook and I'll see a fabulous looking recipe for braised short ribs in coffee and stout. Then I arrive at the grocery store only to discover they are out of my key ingredient. Dinner plans foiled. If I'm in a good mood and a creative place I don't let these situations completely ruin my night.
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When my parents offered to fly me and my husband to San Luis Obispo, California, we eagerly agreed. A weekend getaway to the Central Coast of California was the perfect break from work and Memphis. When we arrived at their beach house, my mom was unloading bags of food from the back of her pickup. While I helped stock the fridge, she made us barbequed chicken sandwiches, with goldfish crackers. She told us we must be starving, since we didn't get lunch on the flight (My mom believes everyone is always in a state of hunger, and is constantly trying to feed people).
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For a long time dieticians and healthy cookbooks have espoused whole grains as an excellent addition to a nutritious eating plan. And recently, the media have started to pay attention and have caught on to this healthy eating trend. You might have noticed some of the talk in the news lately about the benefits of eating whole grains. These benefits include lower blood pressure, lower risk of cancer and adult onset diabetes, and greater overall heart health. Whole grains are also a great addition to any weight loss program, as they tend to make you feel fuller and take longer to...
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Unlike their sister vegetable the summer squash, which is harvested and consumed while the skin is thin, winter squash such as pumpkins are left to mature on the vine. The name "winter squash" has nothing to do with its growing time as it is grown during warm months, the same as summer squash. The difference is that it is harvested during September and October, once the skin has had time to harden and the seeds inside have reached maturity.
From The Editors At CDKitchen: Feed Daily
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Pizza. It's a rare kid - or adult - who doesn't like it. USA Today recently reported that 94 percent of Americans eat pizza. Whether you order out, go for frozen or decide to make your own, pizza is an easy dinner favorite for many. It's also a great way to get mixing and talking with your kids in the kitchen.
by
It drove the growth of civilization. It created roads that paved the way for caravans in search of it. It has raised cities and destroyed empires. Today, doctors condemn its role in high blood pressure and gourmet markets stock it in myriad artisanal varieties to satisfy gourmet desires. It seems that even today salt continues to be both the hero and the villain in our culinary development. I may have grown up with a mother firmly rooted in the modern doctor's camp, but I have learned a great appreciation for the seasoning as the years have passed. Specifically at...
by
Buttered, toasty bread. Oozing, milky cheese. The grilled cheese sandwich is simple yet perfect in every way. Somehow, though, it is possible to mess up this timeless and unfussy dish. Any competent cook should know the secret to making grilled cheese just right every time.
by
My seven-year-old daughter recently chose a topic to create an educational display for an end-of-year annual learning fair. Her choice? Chocolate. Chocolate lovers that we both are, this was the perfect opportunity for us to learn more about the rich history of chocolate - and best of all, an educational excuse to discover and sample different chocolate delights. Needless to say, all this learning about chocolate opened our eyes. It took this commonly found grocery store item and elevated it into the realm of wonder. Learning about the origins of...
by
Chilean sea bass, baby carrots, peanuts, white chocolate, and wild mushrooms. What do they all have in common? They are not what they say they are. That's right. Read on...
by
The Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, begins on the first day of the month of Tishri and lasts for 10 days, culminating in the conclusion of Yom Kippur. These are known as the Days of Awe, the holiest of days in the Jewish Year. Food plays a major role, both ritually and culturally, during this time. Sweet flavors are to be savored and bitter tastes to be avoided. There are several fascinating traditions to discover. Apples and Honey: Apples dipped in honey are the most well known symbols of Rosh Hashanah. They represent the wish of sweetness for the new year...
by
Have you ever had an accident in the kitchen? Of course you have. You're only human. We all have been there. There are so many things that can happen, whether they are your fault or not. Lids from spice bottles can come loose. An ingredient can spill right before it gets to the pot and you have no time to replace it. Here are some easy answers to some very common problems.
by
An old friend is in town. Food has always been a bonding point in your relationship. Together you've enjoyed countless boards of charcuterie, salted butter slathered thick on chewy French bread, crisp skinned salmon fillets, and the occasional salad, more often than not dressed in something bitingly acidic with strong undercurrent of anchovy. Several months have passed since you've seen each other. She looks well, glowing even from a new regime of daily yoga and (gasp!) a mostly vegan diet. What does this mean? You wonder. Will a friendship founded on...
by
We often begin the cooking process with oil. Like salt and pepper, it is such a requisite ingredient that we often do not really give it much thought. But that is precisely why we should. There are so many options for so many different uses, we really should consider them all, from vegetable to nut oils.
by
The crockpot that is available today is usually a sleek, stainless steel, modern looking piece of equipment. But the one I remember from my youth was that pale avocado shade of green and had pastoral scenes stenciled all along the bottom edge. Just thinking about that crockpot brings me back to the days when we had a weekly beef stew made with whatever cut of meat was on sale and a can of mysterious ingredients called Soup Starter. I don't know if Soup Starter is still available, but it consisted of freeze-dried vegetables, onions, herbs and spices. In the morning, my mother would...
by
As the weather turns chillier, and stormy for some of us, my thoughts turn to hearty cooking and bold flavors. At the end of a long early September week of rain and unseasonably cold weather, I want to turn to a comforting dinner, but I still want something that's a little exciting. Some of the most soul satisfying dishes are the ones that come from simple ethnic traditions. And rather than picking up the phone to order takeout, one of the easiest ways to explore the cooking of different nationalities is with the slow cooker.
by
Living a healthy life is important to me and important to my primary employer, The Republic of Tea, as well. As such, they recently offered us a free health screening that involved a more in-depth blood work-up than your doctor would normally do during a physical. As a person who lives a fairly healthy and balanced lifestyle I was certainly not expecting my result to indicate I have borderline high cholesterol. More than anything else that could have come out from those test results, high cholesterol really bugged me. Why? Because it directly affects my eating habits....
by
You know that saying, "Can't always get what you want?" That seems to happen to me, often, when at the grocery store. Maybe I've been looking through a cookbook and I'll see a fabulous looking recipe for braised short ribs in coffee and stout. Then I arrive at the grocery store only to discover they are out of my key ingredient. Dinner plans foiled. If I'm in a good mood and a creative place I don't let these situations completely ruin my night.
by
When my parents offered to fly me and my husband to San Luis Obispo, California, we eagerly agreed. A weekend getaway to the Central Coast of California was the perfect break from work and Memphis. When we arrived at their beach house, my mom was unloading bags of food from the back of her pickup. While I helped stock the fridge, she made us barbequed chicken sandwiches, with goldfish crackers. She told us we must be starving, since we didn't get lunch on the flight (My mom believes everyone is always in a state of hunger, and is constantly trying to feed people).
by
For a long time dieticians and healthy cookbooks have espoused whole grains as an excellent addition to a nutritious eating plan. And recently, the media have started to pay attention and have caught on to this healthy eating trend. You might have noticed some of the talk in the news lately about the benefits of eating whole grains. These benefits include lower blood pressure, lower risk of cancer and adult onset diabetes, and greater overall heart health. Whole grains are also a great addition to any weight loss program, as they tend to make you feel fuller and take longer to...
by
Unlike their sister vegetable the summer squash, which is harvested and consumed while the skin is thin, winter squash such as pumpkins are left to mature on the vine. The name "winter squash" has nothing to do with its growing time as it is grown during warm months, the same as summer squash. The difference is that it is harvested during September and October, once the skin has had time to harden and the seeds inside have reached maturity.