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

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

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

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 […]

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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