Our friends over at Brick Undergound have written a funny piece called Out, damned latke! about the problem potato pancake-makers face this time of year – how to remove the heavy odors left behind as a result of their preparation.
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Touch screens are all the rage right now. It seems that they will be also appearing on appliances.
This latest oven by Barazza features one as well. Are they worth it?
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Some kitchen gifts on this list are green because of what they’re made of, others because of their long lifespans. One thing’s for sure: whether you’re shopping for a culinary pro or an amateur home chef, these green gifts will be welcome additions to their kitchens. Here’s a list of kitchen goodies that make the cook’s life easier and greener.
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We’re regulars at our local coffee shop and maybe we shouldn’t admit this, but we really can’t live without our espresso. We take it straight up, or as a red eye. Unfortunately, those daily trips to the cafe are taking their toll on our bank account.
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We just spotted this Fold Flat Grater from Joseph Joseph in CHOW’s holiday gift guide, and we thought it would make the ideal Hot or Not. On the surface of it, this is a HOT. Folds flat? Space saver? Check. But does the flat-folding-space-saving benefit make up for the two sides of grating functionality that are lost? You decide!
Our holiday guests today:
• Pan Fried Catfish, Aunt Delores, and New Holiday Traditions by Greg of SippitySup
• Holiday Party Recipe: Cherry Cream Cheese Spread by Shannalee of Food Loves Writing
Now I love cooking during the holidays. But I know not everyone does. And for those people who prefer not to cook during the holidays — I have catfish. Whenever I think about holiday foods (and not cooking) I always think, catfish! I am sure you do too. Right?
It’s funny that when I look back on life, from the cupcakes I’d bring into school for birthdays to the ice cream my family ate on that summer vacation to the time where my parents and my brother ate lobster while wearing giant plastic bibs, I often seen things in terms of food. Like Christmas.