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How-To Video: Make Super-Easy Pie Crust

Does rolling-out pie dough seem beyond your desire and ability? Try this easy pat-in-the-pan pie dough with no-fail results!

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CRISCO named after “Crystalliz…

CRISCO named after “Crystallized Cottonseed Oil;” CANOLA derived from. “Canada Oil, Low Acid.” (via @cpkimball)

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Easy spice [Coffee] grinder cl…

Easy spice [Coffee] grinder cleaning tip: use compressed air (same as for keyboards) to clean the hard-to-reach nooks. http://bit.ly/3cI8yF

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Don’t like the alcohol-y flavo…

Don’t like the alcohol-y flavor of vanilla extracts? Try vanilla power or vanilla paste. http://tinyurl.com/yh5lm7r

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Video: How to Make Roasted Sweet Potato Fries

(first video—more to come!)

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How to store chocolate

Got loads of chocolate? Simply wrap it air-tight and store in the pantry, at room temperature. Because of the cocoa butter content, chocolate will pick up off-flavors from the fridge or freezer. Blooming (the discoloration of chocolate) may look frightening, but it doesn’t affect flavor or melting capability. Contrary to legend, storing chocolate in the […]

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Homemade Garam Masala Recipe

An odd spice, but nice to have on hand for last-minute dinners, it can be pricey! So, using the spices you already purchase, you can mix one up! Quality is important with spices, so get the best. 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon ground cardamom 1 tablespoon ground coriander 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon […]

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Final word from Trader Joe’s: …

Final word from Trader Joe’s: it is a rule that ALL their privately-labeled dairy products are rbgh-free, even though not all products are labeled as such.

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Removing Wax from Supermarket …

Removing Wax from Supermarket Produce: Keep spray bottle of white vinegar in kitchen; spray and rub off. (via @cpkimball)

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Live chat with Christopher Kim…

Live chat with Christopher Kimball online now! http://tinyurl.com/ydjmwgp

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Looking for rBGH-free dairy br…

Looking for rBGH-free dairy brands and stores (both organic and non-organic)? Check out this awesome chart! http://tinyurl.com/y9qdena

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Just learned that Williams-Son…

Just learned that Williams-Sonoma recipes use 5 ounces per cup of all-purpose flour. Or, the dip-and-sweep method (unsifted).

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Brewing Tea: 212 or Lower? Boi…

Brewing Tea: 212 or Lower? Boiling h20 tested vs slightly cooler: cooler won easily. 212 extracts bitterness/off flavors. (via @cpkimball)

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I always enjoy what Michael Po…

I always enjoy what Michael Pollan has to say.This article definitely casts a bright light on the health care debate. http://bit.ly/hjhcO

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I spent the day touring 1000 H…

I spent the day touring 1000 Hills Cattle Company…so, so cool!! I highly, highly recommend their next open house (2 Oct) http://bit.ly/IJ9Y6