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What a pleasant surprise finding these beautiful locally grown (in NorCal) organic bay leaves at my local health food store…for a buck eighty five! I’ve always been a dry bay leaf gal, though not by choice – fresh are not always ...
I’m a garlic mincing cook and I consider my garlic press a useful tool, rather than just another kitchen gadget. It’s handy for crushing garlic efficiently in no time – especially when you need more than a few finely minced cloves. ...
A mandoline gives a uniform, precise, crisp cut to vegetables and fruits. Made of plastic or stainless steel, the prices vary accordingly…from $40 to $200 plus. Most chef’s I’ve seen on tv use the expensive stainless steel models. ...
I thought about this possible purchase for a long time. It took me forever to bite the bullet and finally buy it, because it’s quite a substantial investment. I wasn’t sure which model…there were literally dozens and it was ...
The main reason I bought this scale was for accuracy when recipe writing – except now I use it all the time for everyday cooking…and I love it. It switches between metric and standard, and has an auto shut-off with a memory…which ...
Pantry staples vary, depending upon the season. Organic are plentiful and inexpensive. You do need to plan ahead…and when you cook them yourself, they taste so much fresher. Cooking dried beans is a fresh, low sodium alternative to ...
Dried pastas are not all created equal. I recommend choosing a brand made with durum (wheat) semolina. The difference in texture is obvious, and it usually costs very little more than non-durum wheat semolina pasta. Whether whole-wheat or not, these ...
Canned tomatoes are a staple in just about every kitchen. When it comes to choosing a brand, what it really comes down to is personal preference and your budget – some can cost up to $6 per large can. I always buy my favorites when they go on ...
Romano (as we call it) is the backbone of Southern Italian cooking, and one of Italy’s oldest cheeses. Romano is sheep’s milk cheese that ages for up to 9 months. The flavor is pungent and sharp, yet nutty and creamy…with a dry granular ...
