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by Jennifer on July 19, 2008
Every so often I become curious to see what's new in the world of kitchen gadgetry so I do a bit of computer screen shopping (same as window shopping - when you're looking, not buying - but...
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The Grilling Season is upon us! Here are some great items that will make your outdoor cooking experience a little easier and more comfortable. Here's a brilliant idea; A Jalapeño Roaster! Just...
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by Jennifer on August 30, 2007
There always seems to be some new kitchen gadget to buy. Some look like they would make cooking easier, be fun to use and be a nice addition to your kitchen. Some look like they're good for...
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by Stef on January 18, 2007
Two of my favorite tools: and Yes, you can use the Microplane grater as a zester too, but there are some preparations when I want the zest to be a little coarser than what you can get using the...
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by Stef on January 15, 2007
Sarah J. Gim of Slashfood asks: How Do You Defat? My response which I'm repeating here: I use a "defatting cup" as well, but this is the first time I've heard/read it called that! I...
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by Stef on January 09, 2007
So you like to cook? Well then, you need to keep your knives the sharpest they can be. It helps to have quality knives to start with, but knives, unfortunately, don't stay sharp forever -- most...
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I've been wanting to build a clay or brick oven for sometime now. Although I have the spare space (and more!), but what stops me from having one is the thought that except for a few days in a......
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by karen on August 15, 2006
What's the best way to get the flavour out of herbs and spices while blending them together? No, not a machine or contraption that chops and dices but a simple one that crushes - the simple...
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Uh-oh, these measuring spoons just caught Sam's attention and she is far from happy. Why indeed would you want to mess with the tried and tested round metal spoons in a ring? Hmmm... Well, one...
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by karen on July 11, 2006
Freshly baked bread, herbs and spices, local fruits in season, grandmother's special beef stew - aren't those what people abroad miss most about home? I've read a lot of stories of people...
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by karen on April 24, 2006
It's no secret that I love Mexican cuisine and the tools that go with it. The metate in the picture is something I'm pining for. A metate is a rough stone slab used to grind mostly seeds and...
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by karen on April 11, 2006
Would you buy this? Features: 4 USB ports a type female connectorsDownstream 1 USB b type male connector upsteam with a cableSupport both full-speed 12Mb/sec transfer ratesChains up to 127 USB...
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by karen on February 20, 2006
I don't usually go gaga over kitchen gadgets but this one really impressed me. Do you love cooking with citrus zest or hard cheeses but don't relish the thought of scraped knuckles? That...
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by karen on January 27, 2006
Now that Valentine's Day is drawing near, it's time to think of sweets for the sweet! Wouldn't it be wonderful to receive a box of very moist brownies with the spatula that was used to...
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by karen on January 13, 2006
What is a cute little piggy doing heavy duty work?! I've been fascinated with Mexican food lately. It never fails to perk up my tastebuds. Almost everyone I know likes fresh and robust flavours,...
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by lisa on October 16, 2005
Of all the Bizarre cooking gadgets to grace the planet, this one has to be the strangest ever. Jayvee at Cellphone9 has a story about the SMS Kettle. It's called Ready When UR and it can be...
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by lisa on October 12, 2005
Arieanna Foley over at Cooking Gadgets loves her thermal travel coffee mug so much that she was inspired to write about it. She tells readers that it's so leakproof she even tosses it into the...
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by lisa on September 25, 2005
The makers of Reynold's Wrap announced a new product recently: disposable crock pot liners. Cleaning a slow cooker isn't that hard (soak it overnight in soapy water) so I'm not sure I...
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