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Los Angeles, California, –Shallots are a gift to the cooking world and they are great to use if you know how to cut them. A relative of the onion, the shallot is basically a smaller onion with a sweeter, milder…
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Los Angeles, Ca, -Salads are some of the simplest dishes you can make in a small kitchen with minimal tools. They are usually quick, easy, and require very few tools and ingredients. A few easy tips, such as keeping oils…
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This Easter it’s probably not even a question of whether or not you’re serving ham. The succulent, sweet and saltiness flavor of ham is a perfect addition to any table or buffet. Even though it is done every year, the…
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Dear Mary, What is the best way to prepare Easter eggs? Thanks! Ann Marie One Easter, when I was about three years old, my mom’s beautifully decorated Easter eggs caught my attention. Sitting in a nice basket, they looked like…
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Los Angeles, Ca – Onions are a fundamental part of cooking and are in almost every recipe, so it’s important to figure out how to cook them correctly. Sometimes the simplest things are the most difficult to conquer and onions…
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“Today’s kitchens are the heart of entertaining and family life. Many have televisions and computers in addition to numerous must-have cooking gadgets. Planning your own kitchen just the way you’d like it-pure heaven” Walsh, 2010, pg. 59. The organization…
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Root vegetables may not appeal to you on first glance. They’re funny to look at and are not the go-to vegetables for most everyday dishes. However, in these cold winter months, they can be a perfect addition to your weekly…
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Oh my goodness! How in the world did it become 2018! Just last week it was 2010 wasn’t it? Ok, maybe not, but time flies when you’re having fun. Do you have New Year’s resolutions? Do you get overwhelmed…
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Los Angeles, Ca –Cooking as a couple can mean lots of compromise. If you feel that you and your partner have no common ground when it comes to food than this article is definitely for you. The first step to…
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LOS ANGELES, – Strainers are not all made equal, some are flimsy, some have mesh that is soft and slightly movable, some are made of plastic and some have mesh with larger or smaller holes. Strainers are an important tool…
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Los Angeles, Ca, -At first glance persimmons are beautiful and interesting, then the frustration of uncertainty sets in. Though prevalent in California they are hard to come by in many regions of the United States. Persimmons are a tropical fruit…
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LOS ANGELES, CA,– Entertaining- it can feel so daunting: the planning, the shopping, the cooking. No wonder we don’t say to our friends on a Wednesday night, “Stop by for a glass of wine.” But entertaining doesn’t have to be…
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My favorite chili recipe. Paprika, cumin, chili powder and savory meats stewed together with a dark lager sounds heavenly on a crisp cold afternoon with football playing in the back ground. Chili should taste like a blend of chili powder,…
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Contributed by: Mary Moran Los Angeles, Ca, May 23rd, 2016- While flying I’ve had good and TERRIBLE experiences on planes with my boys. The best experiences were when I packed really good travel food. The alarm clock goes off at…
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Contributed by: Mary Payne Moran I brought you to life five years ago. I dreamed of you and when you finally arrived you were better than I could have ever imagined and sadly sometime soon someone else will be cooking…
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