Tag: cooking
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Simple Veg Stock
For the novice cook, making a stock from scratch may seem like a troublesome, long, and tedious process requiring more time than it’s worth—at least, that’s the general consensus in the typical American steakhouse or chain restaurant. Pre-packaged bases and bouillons are the norm—add water, heat, stir. A stock can be easy, simple, and immensely […]
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What’s a Sachet?
The first time I made a crockpot stew, I was having friends over for Thanksgiving. Nervously, I added about 20 more peppercorns than were necessary and found myself fishing them out a few hours later. It was a terrible dinner. The company was a mixed bag of uncomplimentary personalities. Peppercorns cracked in unsuspecting teeth. Needless […]