July / August
2017How to Store Fresh Shellfish
Fresh shellfish need to be stored in as cold an environment as possible.
Published: July 2017
Can You Refrigerate Tomatoes?
Standard wisdom dictates that ripe tomatoes shouldn’t be refrigerated, but cooki…
Published: February 2019
Knife Tune-Up: How to Use a Honing Rod
Instead of sharpening a knife, a honing rod "trues" the edge of a slightly dulle…
Published: July 2017
White Chocolate versus White Baking Chips
While developing the filling for our Fresh Fruit Tart, we found that fillings ma…
Published: July 2017
Three Tips for Roasting Chile Peppers
After developing our method for roasting and peeling bell peppers, we were eager…
Published: July 2017
Why Bread Dough Needs Oil
The differences between some bread dough recipes, with and without oil are subtl…
Published: July 2017
Red or White Wine Vinegar: Does it Matter in Dressing?
Though most of us like to keep a well-stocked pantry at home, there are definite…
Published: July 2017
Figuring Out Dried Figs
When shopping for dried figs, you will most often find the following three optio…
Published: July 2017
For a Touch of Tang, Try Sumac
In the test kitchen, we most often reach for a lemon when we want to brighten a …
Published: July 2017
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