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Making Perfect Pie Crust is Easy as Pie!
Baking your own flaky pie crust is not as complicated as you might think! Here, Chef-Instructor Stephen Durfee shares his techniques to help you make the perfect pie crust. […]
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Enjoy Healthy Eating With The Sonoma Smart Plate
The Sonoma Smart Plate, which is similar to the USDA’s MyPlate, is one of the easiest strategies for sensible eating. But what is it, exactly? […]
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The Tomato—Fruit or Vegetable?
Go to any grocery store’s produce section and you will most likeley find tomatoes displayed among their vegetable friends. Yet in the world of botany, they’re actually considered berries. Why do tomatoes suffer from this produce identity crisis? […]
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Still Roasting? Quit Cold Turkey!
Put a twist on a traditional Thanksgiving theme. The Culinary Institute’s Chef Bill Briwa shows you his techniques for grilling turkey on the barbecue. […]
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The Basics of Baking
Many people are interested in learning how to bake, but they’re intimidated because they think it’s is too complicated. Once you learn the science behind baking, you’ll find that you get much better results! […]
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How The History of Coffee Shaped The Global Economy
It’s amazing how just a few items—coffee, tea, sugar, tobacco, and spices—completely changed the focus of the global economy, especially as they’re all entirely superfluous. […]
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The Art of Making Your Own Pasta
Making your own pasta from scratch can feel like a daunting challenge but if you follow Chef Briwa’s easy instructions, you’ll be making perfect pasta every time! […]
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From Pots to Shears—20 Essential Kitchen Tools
Learn how to select only the kitchen tools that you need, and make your kitchen a friendlier, safer, and more enjoyable place to create your edible masterpieces. […]
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Icing The Cake—Baking Tips From A Pro Chef
Making and applying cake frosting is not as daunting as you might think. With a few basic tips, you’ll be making bakery-quality works of art right in your own kitchen! […]
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Take The Cake! Baking Tips From A Pro Chef
Chef-Instructor Stephen Durfee shows you how to master common mixing methods and provides other tips to help you raise your cake baking to the next level. […]