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How can two egg-cartons at the grocery store be exactly alike (you stand there and stare), yet one is priced higher? It seems like a … Read more

There’s one type of panic that strikes when you remember that your guest list have expanded since last Tuesday. You got out the flour. You … Read more

Next time you visit your local butcher shop and stroll past the lamb counter, you’ll be faced with a dilemma: How exactly do you prepare … Read more

The first time I went in to buy meat at a butcher’s counter was daunting; everything looked vaguely familiar but behaved quite different. Pointing at … Read more

To poach an egg, crack it into small ramekin first and then slide it into a pot of simmering water and let it cook until … Read more

Did you ever buy strawberries in January and find yourself frustrated by the lack of flavor? The fruit look red and sweet, but it is … Read more

When you’re serving prime rib, there’s nothing quite like having company arrive in 45 minutes. You realize you’ve got three hours into baking a bone-in … Read more

Here’s the thing: When you have more people over than anticipated, the last thing you want to do is freak out. So you open your … Read more

Beer shops are confusing mazes of choice. You grab something that appears appealing, only to find out you’ve chosen the wrong thing: too sweet or … Read more