Kitchen Gadgets, Tools & Utensils
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Cutting-edge knives need two kinds of care Photo
Knives get their cutting bite thanks to rows of microscopic metal "teeth" running down the edge of blade. That's why, when talking about keeping knives sharp, a dental analogy seems so natural to Norman Weinstein, author of "Mastering Knife Skills" (Stewart, Tabori & Chang, 2008). more
The Cooking Guide
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Homemade pickles in just an hour Photo
A recently immigrated Irish friend was over for sandwiches, and I asked if she'd like a pickle on the side. She said she'd never had one, but would love to try it. She took one bite of the tart, crunchy spear — my favorite among the popular commercial brands — and proclaimed, "It... more
Organic Cooking
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Foraging is green eating at its purest Photo
When people think of eco-friendly foods, they often think of organic foods and family farms. But foraging for wild foods is perhaps the purest way to eat green. more
