It has become a Sunday tradition in our house. My black apron, the sound of bowls clanking as I set up my mise en place, the mess of flour on the counters, the smell of yeast fermentation and eventually that unmistakable aroma of fresh bread baking in the oven. For me, bread making is both a necessity …
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Succes in the kitchen always begins with preparation, When we cook the first thing we do is write a prep list that organizes the jobs that need to get done. It is always better to write these things down rather than try to keep it in our head. Once we have a prep list in …
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I am starting a new series on this blog. #Kitchen101!!! So what is #Kitchen101?? This will be a category in which we explore kitchen concepts, techniques, and equipment. I am NOT a professional chef. However, I have learned a lot and continue to research and learn as a home cook. In doing so I have …
Fish: you either love it or hate it. However, we should all love it. When I ask people what it is about fish they do not like, the response is always the same. They do not like cooking it because they do not like the fishy smell. While it is true that some …
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