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Laura Klein’s Must Have Kitchen Tools
Handy Tools: 8″ or 10″ Chef Knife. Owning a real chef’s knife will change the way you think about chopping. It will make chopping much easier and make you a proud cook when you see how easy it is to...
View ArticleHealthy Food Gives Organic Food A Bad Rap
In the past and even today “healthy” restaurants, that is those that are predominantly vegetarian and vegan and the few that do dish up meat, serve bland dull food that consistently gives incredible...
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This Season’s Favorite Kitchen Tool: Microplane Grater
The Microplane, Zester/Grater is a must have for any organic chef. This tool makes it easy to zest citrus while leaving behind the pith (the pith is the white bitter part of the citrus skin). One can...
View ArticleThis Season’s Favorite Kitchen Tool: The Ice Cream Maker
When making ice cream, frozen yogurt or gelato with any ice cream maker, after you have made your custard on the stove top, be sure to cool it for at least three hours to overnight before churning it...
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Kitchen Tool of the Season: The Cast-Iron Skillet
Emerilware from All-Clad Round Cast Iron Skillet: What used to be associated with cowboy campfires and southern kitchens is now a staple for home chef’s worldwide. This 12-inch cast iron skillet is a...
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Kitchen Tool of the Season: Roasting Pan
All-Clad Large Stainless Roasting Set: This All-Clad Stainless Roasting Set comes complete with Pan, Rack and Poultry Lifters. This roaster holds up to a 25-lb. bird in its nonstick rack. The open...
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Fondue Pot
The fondue pot is the perfect kitchen tool to have around during the winter months. It makes entertaining a breeze for last minute house guests, or is perfect for an easy romantic dinner. Check out our...
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Kitchen Tool of the Season: Great Gift for Her
I’ve had my Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer for over seven years now, and I wouldn’t bake with out it! It makes whipping up soufflés a snap and pie crusts and doughs a cinch! KitchenAid 5-qt. Artisan Stand...
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Kitchen Tool of the Season: Coleman RoadTrip Grill
Coleman RoadTrip Grill When you want to enjoy some seriously tasty grilled food but can’t find room or reason to drag along a patio barbecue, pack up this RoadTrip Grill by Coleman. Totally portable...
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Herb-Infused Winter Cocktails
Baby, it’s cold outside. Warm up with a handcrafted cocktail made with infused spirits you’ve mastered with seasonal ingredients. Your friends will be impressed, your date will swoon, and you’ll be...
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Laura Klein’s Cooking Tips
Start with the best ingredients you can afford. Always buy organic, as the flavor is far superior over conventional produce and meats and you won’t be eating those nasty pesticides. Plus, you get the...
View ArticleBe A Host In The Know
The best and quickest way to chill wine and champagne is to put it in a bucket of ice water. This method of chilling wine will drop the temperature of the wine one degree per minute. The proper...
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Kitchen Maintenance Tips
The following are simple kitchen maintenance tips that will help keep your kitchen in tip top shape. Knives. Why is it important to keep them sharp? Dull knives are more dangerous than sharp knives....
View ArticleCooking And Recipe Theory
I make almost everything from scratch and maintain a bountiful organic garden in my front and back yard that produces year round, fresh seasonal vegetables, fruits and herbs. I realize cooking almost...
View ArticleBe A Cook In The Know: Fresh herbs versus dried
When flavoring a large amount of liquid like a stock or soup with dried herbs, add the herbs directly to the liquid. When flavoring a low moisture content type of sauce, i.e. hollandaise, revive the...
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7 Grilling Fruits: The Perfect Excuse for a Barbecue
Summer just isn’t summer without the grill, but so often fruits are disregarded. This is such a shame because caramelizing heat amps up the flavor of all your favorite fruits. Grilling fruits is a...
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11 Thanksgiving Recipes No Holiday Feast Should be Without
This Thanksgiving, venture into new territory. Enjoy what you usually do, only with a healthier twist. The following 11 Thanksgiving recipes highlight classic celebratory dishes, but each with a nod...
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12 Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes: Re-Purposing That Turkey Into Even BETTER...
Despite eating more than you normally do at the Thanksgiving table, leftovers are inevitable. The abundance of the feast translates into a bounty of Thanksgiving leftovers, particularly of turkey,...
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8 Healthy and Sustainable Baking Trends You’re Going to Love
Baking, whether it be in an electric or gas oven, a wood fired oven or a sun oven, is one of the most delicious (and rather healthy) way to prepare food. Check out our top 8 baking trends for 2016 and...
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How to Cook Cabbage the Right Way: Cue Up the Crunch!
Learning how to cook cabbage is an essential for all chefs. This cruciferous vegetable is affordable and easy to work with. Cabbage’s crunchy texture and neutral flavor lends itself perfectly to a...
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