Oysters. Chocolate. Strawberries. All well known as aphrodisiacs – or foods thought to increase sexual desire and cause arousal. But did you know there are literally thousands of foods thought to make humans more sensual? Although modern science can’t substantiate anything as an aphrodisiac, you can have a lot of fun running your own […]

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According to cookbook author Kate Heyhoe, a slew of cookbooks focusing on vegetarian food or cutting back on meat are coming. Heyhoe applauds this at least in part because she considers it more “green.” Eat less meat, she says, and you reduce your “cookprint” left and right. If you want to embrace this […]

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Tarts – the less crusty and more elegant version of single crust pies – are one of the most delectable desserts you can make. Fortunately, they are easy to create, use tasty and healthy fruits or berries, and are no more difficult to make than the more familiar pie. Take a look at […]

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It’s nearly autumn, the season of harvesting. Autumn is also an excellent time for gathering together new recipes to try in the cool months and restocking the pantry. It’s also when you’ll begin to see less fresh produce in grocery stores – and what you will find will be out of season and […]

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You can have the best recipe and ingredients available in the world, but if you don’t understand how heat affects your cooking, the meal you create can easily end in disaster. Here’s what every cook needs to know about the heat that makes cooking possible.
 
The Biggest Mistake Cooks Make
One of the biggest mistakes […]

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As I recently indulged in one of my guilty pleasures – watching an episode of FOX’s Hell’s Kitchen – I was shocked to discover not a single contestant on the show knew how to make a crepe. This is surprising not only because these wanna-be chefs know they are going on national television […]

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The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates about 76 million cases of food poisoning occur yearly in the United States. That means each year 1 in 3 Americans get sick from the food they eat. That’s 8,675 per hour. 144 per minute. 2 per second. 325,000 cases of food poisoning lead to hospitalization […]

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Every professional chef knows a well-stocked pantry is essential. Why waste time grocery shopping for basic ingredients when you could be cooking instead? That said, there is an art to stocking the pantry. Here are a few tips to get you organized and more efficient.
 
Shopping
When stocking up, always bear in mind shelf life. […]

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