How to Make Homemade Candy

How to Make Homemade Candy

Food & Recipes / Food How to 101

Most people fear the task of making homemade candy because they hear stories of candy thermometers and high-heat, quick-preparation methods where one wrong move could cost you the recipe. We’ve put together some great low-fuss recipes that will be a hit in your candy jar! Truffles Don’t think that fancy…

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How to Use a Double Boiler

How to Use a Double Boiler

Food & Recipes / Food How to 101

“What is this for?” If your cooking utensils include a double boiler, you may have heard this question. You may have even asked it. Double boilers, while not a commonly used kitchen utensil, are extremely beneficial. They are perfect for preparing cream-based sauces and soups, or desserts requiring melted chocolate….

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An Informational Guide to Wine Tasting

An Informational Guide to Wine Tasting

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Think that you aren’t sophisticated enough or don’t fit in the right income bracket to enjoy wine-tasting? Think again. These tips will help you fake your way through a wine-tasting session — or develop a lifelong Epicurean hobby (the finest pleasures, not the most!). Supplies – All you really need…

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How to Roast Peppers

How to Roast Peppers

Food & Recipes / Food How to 101

by Dawn Lewis Roasted peppers are a great way to bring out flavor and add unique flavors to many different dishes. Peppers, either sweet or hot, can be roasted in a variety of ways. Once they are roasted they can be added to salads, casseroles, sandwiches, and much more. Let’s…

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How to Cook a Souffle

How to Cook a Souffle

Food & Recipes / Food How to 101

Souffles are a lovely way of treating the special people in our lives. Whether you are serving a hot savory souffles with the main course or as a dreamy dessert it is an elegant addition to any meal. Not only is it prized for its delectable flavor and airy consistency,…

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Do-It-Yourself Baby Food

Do-It-Yourself Baby Food

Food & Recipes / Food How to 101

Since Gerber first started jarring strained peas in 1928, baby food has become a billion-dollar industry. Stroll today’s grocery aisle and you’ll see organic labels, kosher guarantees, exotic mixes (how about some mango and kiwi with that applesauce?), and supplements that promise to boost your baby’s brain. All that innovation…

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How to Peel Almost Anything

How to Peel Almost Anything

Food & Recipes / Food How to 101

The great English cook Prue Leith once famously remarked “life’s too short to stuff a mushroom.” I feel pretty much the same way about peeling a grape. However, there may come a time when you want to do such a thing and it’s handy to have a simple method standing…

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How to Make Homemade Dough

How to Make Homemade Dough

Food & Recipes / Food How to 101

Pizza is a universal favorite. The great thing about pizza is that you can tailor-make it to suit any taste. Whether you enjoy veggies, meat or cheese, you can top your pizza with virtually anything you like. But it’s not just the top of your pizza that you can be…

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