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Cool Kitchen Tips: Bottled Water vs. Tap Water
Many people believe bottled water is safer than tap water. I’ve bought into this too, but it often isn’t true. Municipal water supplies are tested every day for disease-causing microbes and chemicals. Bottled water, which is regulated by the Food … Continue reading
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Cool Kitchen Tip: Why Do We Marinate Meats?
The most important reason to marinate is to add flavors. Here’s how a marinade works: A good marinade is a blend of something acid (wine, citrus juices or vinegar), salty (soy sauce or fish sauce) and sweet (sugar, honey, maple … Continue reading
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Cool Kitchen Tip: Storing Basil
For those who garden, I’m sure you’ve heard you should always harvest herbs in the morning after the dew has dried? For those of us who do not garden, and just use herbs – how often do we just stick … Continue reading
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Wax on… Wax off
It is a common practice in the food industry to put wax on produce. I don’t like the practice and it is another reason why I’m such an advocate of local farmer’s markets. Click here to listen to more: Wax … Continue reading
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