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Chef profile: Gail Simmons Chef profile: Gail Simmons
Chef profile: Gail Simmons
Toronto-born chef gail simmons has been taking the culinary world by storm. as a steady judge on bravo’s emmy award-winning series top chef , she’s become a household name over the past six seasons. the show has become so successful that gail is now the host of the pastry-filled spin-off...
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Baking essentials every at-home baker needs Baking essentials every at-home baker needs
Baking essentials every at-home baker needs
Do you love to bake but find that your kitchen is lacking a few utensils to make it feel like less of a chore? or would you like to start baking more often at home? in addition to the standard baking tools like mixing bowls and muffin tins, which many of us already have in our cupboards, there...
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How to: Make the perfect cup of tea How to: Make the perfect cup of tea
How to: Make the perfect cup of tea
Fine bone china and pinky fingers poised daintily in the air may not be everyone’s cup of tea. so why not put a modern twist on this beloved tradition and create a new and stylish way to serve a perfectly steeped cup of afternoon tea ? even though accessories may change over the years, the...
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Joe Beef: An interview with David McMillan and Frederic Morin Joe Beef: An interview with David McMillan and Frederic Morin
Joe Beef: An interview with David McMillan and Frederic Morin
David mcmillan and frederic morin are the charismatic owners of joe beef , a gem of a restaurant in montreal. a little tucked away from the downtown core, the quaint restaurant serves up classic comfort food to feed a crowd. luckily for all of us who can’t make it there regularly, the joe beef...
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The essentials of roasting The essentials of roasting
The essentials of roasting
What is roasting? like sauté, "roast" is defined by what instructors in culinary schools call dry heat—that is, cooking without the cooling, moderating effects of water. it can be divided into two sub-techniques: high-heat roasting and low-heat roasting. terminology about roasting is...
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Cooking with whole grains Cooking with whole grains
Cooking with whole grains
Maria speck grew up in greece and germany before moving to the united states as a young adult. she is a writer and journalist, and has contributed to gourmet , saveur , and gastronomica, as well as marie claire and elle . her book, ancient grains for modern meals , will give you all the...
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11 summer food essentials 11 summer food essentials
11 summer food essentials
Summer is a sense-sational season! it's tantalizing in every way: the feeling of fresh, warm air on your skin; the sounds of children at play; the sight of your garden in bloom; the smell of the barbecue; and the taste of icy treats. one of the best things about the summer is dining al fresco...
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The essentials of cooking meats The essentials of cooking meats
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The essentials of cooking vegetables and herbs The essentials of cooking vegetables and herbs
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The essentials of cooking soups The essentials of cooking soups
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The essentials of baking pies and tarts The essentials of baking pies and tarts
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The essentials of oven roasting The essentials of oven roasting
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The essentials of baking cookies and brownies The essentials of baking cookies and brownies
The essentials of baking cookies and brownies
Cookies are miniature versions of moist cakes, dry pastries, and often something in between. many cookie doughs are made like cake batters, but with more flour and less liquid. cookie doughs and batters refrigerate well and take only a few minutes to cook, so they're easy to bake fresh. cookie...
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20 questions with Cannelle et Vanille 20 questions with Cannelle et Vanille
20 questions with Cannelle et Vanille
Most people know aran goyoaga as the blogger behind the stunningly beautiful food blog, cannelle et vanille , but she is so much more. a mother, stylist, photographer and foodie, aran loves the joy that entertaining and food bring to people and her enthusiasm for life is contagious on her...
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Ice cream guide Ice cream guide
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All about chestnuts All about chestnuts
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Tips for common baking ingredients Tips for common baking ingredients
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How to bake better cookies How to bake better cookies
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All about balsamic All about balsamic
All about balsamic
Aceto balsamico . sounds pretty exotic. and at one time in north america – say, before 1980 – it was. but now you’ll find balsamic vinegar in your corner store and on almost every menu , from fine dining to fast food. in the grocery aisle, balsamic vinegars range from the real thing to...
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Radiant rhubarb Radiant rhubarb
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Wild blueberries Wild blueberries
Wild blueberries
Nova scotia is the second largest producer of wild blueberries in the world (maine is number one), and throughout late august and september, when the berries are ripening, harvesters celebrate—down east style. after long hours of hand-raking, crouched over patches of low-bush berries,...
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Concoct a sweet gift of flavoured sugars Concoct a sweet gift of flavoured sugars
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All about honey All about honey
All about honey
Folks have been abuzz over sweet, nutritious honey since earliest recorded history -- indeed, cave drawings and egyptian papyrus depict honey collecting. it seems for most of us, though, honey has been relegated to morning toast. but thanks to creative chefs and a growing appreciation for things...
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How to: Frost a cupcake How to: Frost a cupcake
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Orange essentials Orange essentials
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