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Bachelor Cooking
by Laura Donnelly
Last but not least, often the most resourceful cooks are bachelors. Suddenly confronted with a date coming to dinner, the wise single gent will have some fast, impressive, and foolproof...READ MORE
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Zap Some Quick Dinner
by Laura Donnelly
Silly me, I used to be against microwave ovens. I still don't use it very often, except for frozen foods, reheating coffee, or popping popcorn. But sometimes the microwave is...READ MORE
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Recipe for the Lazy Chef
by Laura Donnelly
Let's face it, in our harried, modern times there are more evenings when we don't have time to cook than evenings we do. For the lucky people who live in...READ MORE
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A Perfect Dip
by Laura Donnelly
Every cookbook collection should have a good vegetarian cookbook. Deborah Madison's Greens Cookbook is a great one, but is somewhat complicated. Molly Katzen's Moosewood Restaurant Cookbook is handwritten with cute...READ MORE
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Remembering the Joy of Cooking
by Laura Donnelly
O.K., if you were to have ONLY ONE cookbook, this is it, the Joy of Cooking. Recently updated and re-issued by the Rombauer family, this cooking "bible" has 4500 recipes!...READ MORE
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Foolproof and Sophisticated?
by Laura Donnelly
The Silver Palate Cookbook was revolutionary in its time. The authors, Sheila Lukins and Julie Rosso, published this book 25 years ago and it has just been re-issued. Named after...READ MORE
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Hassle-Free Roasted Squash
by Laura Donnelly
Jamie Oliver is one of the earlier food stars. A young rambunctious soccer player, his recipes are as charming as he is. His ideas are creative, healthy, and original. Any...READ MORE
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Be Prepared
by Laura Donnelly
The best restaurant tip you can learn is preparing food ahead. Even pommes frites and risotto are partially prepared ahead in the finest restaurants and finished at the last minute....READ MORE
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Finding an Alternative
by WiredBerries Editors
Looking for a place to find information about alternative energy issues? Consider the Alternative Energy Blog. A one-stop shop for news, views, and strong opinions about alternate energy sources, including...READ MORE
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Vying for a Table
by Laura Donnelly
Ever wonder why you are left waiting for a table as others sweep by you, even though they arrived later. Yes, it's maddening but it happens for several reasons:...READ MORE
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Restaurant Tips
by Laura Donnelly
Beware of "specials of the evening" at restaurants. This will most likely be a seasonal dish that the chef has taken special care with, but you may end up paying...READ MORE
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Use What You've Got?
by Laura Donnelly
Have you ever wondered why some people get the best seats at a restaurant? Or how a restaurant makes a certain dish taste spectacular? How do you navigate the complicated...READ MORE
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Can Cooking Be Simple and Inexpensive?
by Laura Donnelly
Here is a simple inexpensive Vietnamese chicken on skewers recipe that I got from a restaurant years ago. It's kind of retro in that it uses garlic and onion powders,...READ MORE
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Exotic Vegetarian
by Laura Donnelly
When I am looking for interesting vegetarian options, I find Indian, Vietnamese, Mexican, and Thai cookbooks to be the most inspiring. Spicy lentil dishes like dahl, quick and easy Vietnamese...READ MORE
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Appliance Impulse Buys
by Laura Donnelly
Have you ever bought a kitchen appliance that you've never used? I stupidly bought the fancy, expensive Japanese rice cooker called "Fuzzy Logic" and it is collecting dust in my...READ MORE
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Food Pyramid Conspiracy?
by Laura Donnelly
Remember the Food Guide Pyramid? Turns out it was originally designed by the dairy and meat industry. Guess what they wanted you to consume in massive quantities? It was reconfigured...READ MORE
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Compatible in the Kitchen?
by Laura Donnelly
What's it like when you date someone with whom you have nothing in common--at the breakfast, lunch, or dinner table, that is? I once went out with a fellow who...READ MORE
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