(Oct 25th 2012 10:24AM) Quick -- what\'s the most important kitchen accessory? Aside from an oven and perhaps a microwave, I\'d guess a mixer. There\'s just no easy, automated way to blend doughs, batters, and mixes than with such a handy kitchen appliance. And, manufacturers are now offering good deals on kitchen mixers, in time for your ...
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(Sep 24th 2012 10:39AM) I loves me some kitchen baskets; I have seven of them in my kitchen (and adjoining office), holding napkins, bread and crackers, fruit, keys and wallet, writing paraphernalia; you name it -- it\'s in a basket somewhere in my home. I especially like bigger baskets, the better to contain lots of stuff. If you\'ve a ...
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(Aug 30th 2012 9:33AM) I loves me some gadgets, and no matter their purpose. If it\'s clever, I\'m going to want to see how it works, and if I can use it to my advantage, I\'m going to get it. As a follow-on to my earlier five clever cooking gadgets, here are more. I think you\'ll appreciate them. The Quirky Portion Cooking Spoon ($7) is ...
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(Aug 24th 2012 9:53AM) As an engineer, I\'m always fascinated with gadgets; many of them fall into the necessity is the mother of invention category, and prove to be better suited to a particular use than the original articles. So, no matter the task, gadgets get the job done faster and easier than their predecessors. With that in mind, ...
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(Aug 6th 2012 10:46AM) Yogurt -- good-tasting, and good for you; containing live cultures of beneficial bacteria, yogurt is rich in protein, calcium, and vitamins, and is generally available in low to moderate fat contents. And, the best part? You can make it at home, with an easy to use yogurt maker, for customized thicknesses and ...
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(Aug 3rd 2012 2:22PM) Much like the anecdotal belief that food tastes better served outdoors at a picnic or on the back deck, I believe that cold drinks taste better when served from a glass pitcher. Full disclosure -- I use plastic glasses and pitchers for many everyday occasions, but the glass container just seems to make the drinks ...
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(Aug 2nd 2012 1:55PM) I\'m a big fan of making efficient use of space; I\'m happy when my stuff has a place to be, and it\'s in its place. Take nested cookware, for example, or shoes in my closet. A place for everything, and everything in its place. So it is with cooking tools; for example these Stacked Mixing Bowls from CHEFS ($60). ...
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(Jul 30th 2012 11:17AM) When you think of the most important and frequently used tools and appliances in your kitchen, you normally consider your microwave, toaster oven, or dishwasher (for sure); seldom does the lowly can opener come to mind. It\'s clearly not needed for slicing and dicing vegetables, or breaking open a box of pasta, ...
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