GADGET: A Better Tea Bag Caddy

We see a lot of kitchen gadgets that should never have seen the light of day. Nobody needs them, and worse, they don’t work. Here’s one that’s very clever, useful and makes up for the last 10 gadgets we couldn’t even give away: The Tea Bag Buddy from The Container Store. This silicone tea cup…
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TIP OF THE DAY: How To Caramelize Onions (Recipe)

Caramelized onions on brie on toasted French bread. Photo by Paul Binet | IST.   Caramelization is a relatively simple process. For many people, however, it is one that often leads to frustration and/or burnt food. This is because for many home cooks, caramelizing is something of a mystery. How does one get that perfect…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Rethink The Green Bean Casserole Recipe

  Oh, how we feel for people who are fed green bean casserole made with canned green beans, canned fried onions and canned mushroom soup. If you know such unfortunates, please share with them this splendid recipe for the real thing, from Alton Brown. Alton’s green bean casserole recipe uses fresh green beans, cooked al…
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