Wondering what cookware you really need? Here is a list of the pots and pans that I believe are essential for any home cook. When I worked as a one-on-one cooking coach, one of the services I offered was a kitchen audit. Together, we would go through a client’s kitchen and determine what was needed, what could go, and what required some organizing. In going through so many kitchens, one of the most common space…
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We’re sharing delicious make-ahead Christmas day breakfast options including French toast, omelets, waffles & strattas, as well as sharing different Christmas food traditions. Breakfast on Christmas Morning I know many of you will be waking up on Christmas Day with children who are much more eager to see what Santa left them than to eat breakfast (and you’ll likely be too busy to cook much that morning)! So I put together a few suggestions for…
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I get the jitters before hosting almost any gathering, but with all the build-up to Thanksgiving, it feels like the stakes are even higher than usual. To keep it in perspective, I try to remember what’s most important – being with family and friends and appreciating our blessings. But no matter what, when it comes to the biggest feast of the year, there’s a lot of work to be done! In order to ease the…
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Do you ever feel like you’re trying to cut through a tomato with the back of a comb? If you’re like me, you probably purchased a few knives soon after your wedding, before you knew much about slicing and chopping, let alone cooking. If you’re like so many people I know, you’ve hardly sharpened them since. If you are straining your muscles and patience trying to saw through a squash or melon, you may not…
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How wonderful is the idea of walking into your house at 6 PM to be greeted by the mouthwatering aroma of dinner waiting for you? It doesn’t have to be a fantasy! With a slow cooker and a little advanced preparation, this can be your reality several nights a week. The beauty of a slow cooker is that you can put all the ingredients together in the morning, go off and take care of all…
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