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Mini Baking Sheets: Not Just for Kids

Mini Baking Sheets: Not Just for Kids
For the holidays last year, I got a cute little kiddie baking set for Chloe, one...

Build Better Nachos

Build Better Nachos
I used to think of nachos as a messy, indulgent snack to be enjoyed at ballgames...

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Oil Misters: Misto vs. Pampered Chef

Oil Misters: Misto vs. Pampered Chef
Last year, I wrote a little ditty about the Pampered Chef kitchen spritzer I’d found while...

Dry Roasted Beans: Homemade Healthy Snacks

Dry Roasted Beans: Homemade Healthy Snacks
Dry roasted beans seem to be overlooked in the American snack world. While roasted nuts and...

Pinch Bowls: A Dash of This and Pinch of That

Pinch Bowls: A Dash of This and Pinch of That
My sister knows me well. Best of all, maybe. I would entrust her to pick my...

Eggless Baking With Chia and Flax Seeds

Eggless Baking With Chia and Flax Seeds
I really enjoy playing with alternative ingredients and methods for baking. Whether experimenting with gluten-free flours...

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Three Ways to Get Your Cabbage & Black-Eyed Peas

Cabbage and Black-Eyed Peas
Cabbage and black-eyed peas are traditional New Year’s foods in the South, eaten for good luck...

Cooking in Clay Pots

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Long considered a go-to material for cooking, clay is mostly absent from the modern American kitchen....

Tracing the Holiday Tamal Tradition

Tracing the Tamal Tradition
In Texas, the holidays mean tamales. Along with Christmas trees, sparkling lights, and sweet treats, I...

Homemade Gift Boxes and Goodie Tins

Homemade Gift Boxes and Goodie Tins
It’s time for homemade holidays! Later this week, we’ll be sharing a gift-giving guide with homemade...

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Baking Beats Candles: Taking Back Holiday Scents

Baking Beats Candles: Taking Back Holiday Scents
My step-mom, little sister, and I were strolling down the sidewalk in Ocean Springs, Miss. a...

Cast Iron for Cooking Casseroles

Cast Iron for Cooking Casseroles
I can’t stop writing about cast iron. I just love it. Every time I think I’ve...

Holiday Oven Logistics: Hottest to Coolest

Holiday Oven Logistics: Hottest to Coolest
With Thanksgiving behind us and days of creative leftover inventions ahead, we cooks can all take...

Colanders as Serving Dishes

Colanders as Serving Dishes
You’re throwing a party. Maybe a roll-your-own spring roll party. You’ve got lots of stuff to...

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Roll-Your-Own Spring Rolls

Roll-Your-Own Spring Rolls
Last week, my homegirl Jessica invited me over for a roll-your-own spring roll party. “Heck yes!!!”...

Vitrolero: The Party Drink Jug

Vitroleros: Party Drink Jugs
When I see a big ‘ole jug full of agua fresca (or several, all pretty and...

Homemade Ginger Ale in Three Steps

Homemade Ginger Ale in Three Steps
A few days ago, I caught a tummy ache while on the road. Searching for a...

The Single Cup Coffee Brewer

The Single Cup Coffee Brewer
A couple of years ago, the single cup coffee brewer sprang into my awareness. I’m not...

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Five Tips for Single Cup Coffee Brewing

Five Tips for Single Cup Coffee Brewing
I’ve dabbled in the full gamut of home coffee brewing methods—the trusty electric drip brewer, the...

Measuring Spoons: Learn Them, Love Them, Leave Them

Measuring Spoons: Learn Them, Love Them, Leave Them
I think it’s safe to say that measuring spoons are a standard part of most kitchens....