Heather says:
My kids love pizza night. They are young enough that the whole process is fascinating to them and there is a lot of excitement for little cost. My husband and I are in search of the “perfect” pizza crust that is doesn’t require a huge amount of advance preparation. This one [...]

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Heather says:
Digging through old cookbooks you may come across some strange ideas, especially concerning gelatin. However, there are many classic recipes being forgotten or replaced by new convenience items. A perfect example is tomato gravy. Sure, the name doesn’t invoke images of glamour or haute couture, but not everything in life has to. [...]

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Heather says:
Never worry that a question is too basic or too “stupid” to ask. I was reflecting on simple techniques I’ve had to demonstrate in the past.
If you are stirring anything you are worried about scorching, don’t just stir circles around the edge of the pot. Keep the spoon or spatula in contact with [...]

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Heather says:
Ever bite a bitter cucumber? The compound that causes the bitterness is created when the plant is stressed. Hear that farmers? Be nice to your veggies.
Many recipes call for seeded cucumbers, don’t be daunted it’s a simple process.

Peel your cuke and slice it in half, lengthwise.
Use a spoon to scoop out [...]

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Heather says:
Tomatoes, while botanically classified as a fruit are treated as a vegetable in the kitchen. While this tidbit may get you two hundred on Jeopardy, it certainly will not help much at all when deciding how to get the most from summer’s bounty. Delicate soups and sauces often call for tomatoes that [...]

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