Bar Basics
Ice scoop (tongs are too fussy, and a spoon can be unwieldy. If you don't have a scoop, a cup or sturdy glass will do.) Maintaining a well-stocked bar can be an expensive endeavor. The good news is that spirits will last indefinitely, so you can ... [... more]
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Wine Tasting Tips
When you swirl the wine, the aromas you set free are better contained within the glass, and The tapered rim makes it harder to splash wine all over yourself--an occupational hazard with wine tasting. (Incidentally, the "rule" that holding the .. [... more]
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The Whites
Read our wine primer: learn about types of red and white wines, regions, and food pairing suggestions. A basic introduction to wine, plus pairing suggestions to make every dinner special. Click on a wine at right to find recipe ideas. Chardonnay ... [... more]
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Rosemary - Allrecipes
The major producers of rosemary are France, Spain, Portugal and the Serbo-Croatian region. In ancient Greece, rosemary was recognized for its alleged ability to strengthen the brain and memory. Greek students would braid rosemary into their hair ... [... more]
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Garam Masala
Depending on the spice combination, it can be tawny brown, tan, or golden A description of the Indian spice blend, plus uses and recipes for garam masala. Garam masala is usually either added to a curries, vegetable dishes, soups, or stews toward ... [... more]
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Decorating Cakes: The Basics
Cardboard cake circles (available at baking supply stores and craft stores, or you can make your own: cut a circle slightly smaller than the diameter of your cake pan) Trimming the tops and bottoms off of your cake rounds cuts the "crust" off [... more]
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Cooking with Wine
Wine is often described as a living beverage. That's because flavors and aromas continue to develop in the bottle even after the vintner has stuffed a cork in it. Inside the bottle, the tannins, acids and a vast number of other compounds continue ... [... more]
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Grilling Times for Pork
Use this chart to determine how long you should leave your pork on the grill. Pork needs to reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). While , a parasitic illness caused by eating undercooked pork, is very rare, pork should be ... [... more]
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Conversions: US Standard to UK
Use this chart to convert US Standard measurements to UK. US Standard to UK Measurement Conversions U.S. Standard 3/4 tsp (slightly rounded) Quick Conversions 1 1/4 cups and 2 tbsp 1 1/3 cups and 2 tbsp 1 3/4 cups and 2 tbsp 1 3/4 cups and 3 ... [... more]
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Poppy Seed
Poppy seed is produced in various countries including the Netherlands, Australia, Romania and Turkey. The Dutch variety, noted for its uniform slate-blue color, is recognized as the best quality seed and comprises most imports into the United States. [... more]
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Chicken Cooking Basics
Never leave raw or frozen chicken at room temperature. Raw chicken should be stored in the coldest part of your refrigerator and used within two days. Freeze any chicken that won't be used right away. You can freeze it in its store packaging, but ... [... more]
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The Global Pantry: Japan
From precise preparation to artful presentation, no aspect of Japanese cuisine gets overlooked. Flavors, textures, colors, the overall composition and presentation of food on the plate--everything is designed to appeal to the senses. Though Japan ... [... more]
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