Techniques & Tools
How to Assemble Basic Layer Cakes
Before I started pastry school, I never thought about the method I was using to create layer cakes. I would typically create two-layer cakes (usually... Read more
Six Alternatives to Traditional Nonstick Cookware
When I got married oh-so-many years ago, my cookware set was shiny and new. I registered for (and received) the hard-anodized Calphalon cookware, and just... Read more
Menu Magic: How Restaurants Encourage Us to Spend More
With as many terrible typos and grammatical errors found on most menus, one would assume that they’re an afterthought for restaurants. But menus are the... Read more
Why Is Italian Cooking So Popular?
I have often wondered which cuisine is better—French or Italian. There is no question that Italian cuisine is more popular, but is it better? I... Read more
Cool Ways to Keep Frozen Food Fresh
I call my freezer “food purgatory.” During my periodic endeavors to both save money and eat a little healthier, I buy food in bulk, repackage... Read more
Studies have shown that vegetables and whole grains can reduce the risk of cancer. What are your favorite recipes that incorporate these cancer-fighting ingredients? Share them.

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