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Monthly Archives: November 2008

How To Make (almost perfect) Beef Brisket

It really drives me nuts when something comes out almost right. This had absolutely amazing texture, but the taste was … Well, it was good. But after two days of marinating and several hours of cooking I was expecting something amazing. I’ll be making it again, and I know what to change. So even though [...]

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Ree’s Thanksgiving Week Planner

I’m going to have another recipe up shortly, I promise. But if you’re pulling together your plans for next week, you have to take a look at Ree’s Thanksgiving schedule. Even if you don’t use the exact same recipes, or even the same dishes, it’s a great example of how to pull off a seeminly [...]

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What Does Your Doggie Do?

I don’t usually do this, but my inner 6-year-old won’t give up until I share this. It’s a kitchen towel holder. You hang it up, then you just take the towel and … umm … stick it where … umm … you know … Unfortunately they seem to only deliver in the U.K. So if [...]

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How To Stir Fry Pepper Steak

Pepper steak is one of the easiest stir fry dishes you can make. It doesn’t require any ingredients you can’t find in just about any grocery store — except for one, maybe, if you’re really in the middle of nowhere. And it’s fairly non-exotic, compared to some of the things you see on Anthony Bourdain‘s [...]

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A Trip To The Restaurant Supply Store

This might seem a little pointless if you’re not near Cleveland, but I promise it’s not.

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