Category Archives: Kitchen Adventures

Surprising Cleaning Hacks: Mayonnaise

Koch suggests using mayonnaise to remove the water stains and rings on wood that happen when moisture penetrates the protective finish – like when someone neglects to use a coaster on your coffee table. After testing a small area, spread … Continue reading

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Surprising Cleaning Hacks: Salt

The coarse nature of kosher salt makes it a powerful scrubbing agent. Both our experts recommend using it to scour rust and food remnants from a cast-iron skillet. To do so, pour a half cup of salt onto the pan … Continue reading

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Cooking Advice

What’s the No. 1 piece of advice you have for home cooks? I appreciate there are people with special diets or health concerns, but in general, eat a lot of colors, and just go cook. I don’t feel when you’re … Continue reading

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Food & Friendship

I recently visited friends who moved to another state. I’ve known them for more than 20 years. This recent visit was my fourth visit to their new home. The problem is that my friend doesn’t seem to feel responsible for … Continue reading

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Tasteful Memories

 “The family loves my chicken and dumplings,” she says. “Everyone always wants my recipe. But I’m not even gonna leave it behind when I’m gone. I want them to always say, ‘This doesn’t taste the same. I miss Dolly’s.’ ” – … Continue reading

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