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Chef Notes: The Perfect Bowl of Pasta

If you’ve gotten a bowl of pasta that was mush you know how disappointing poorly cooked pasta can be. Your heart was set on a beautiful bowl of spaghetti only

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Chef Notes: Dried Beans

Being a good southern girl, I’ve eaten my share of dried beans.  Back in the day they were a staple of all working class southern families.  They’re healthy, simple to

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Chef Notes: Mussels

I came to love mussels when I moved to New England.  I started slowly, first I would only sop up whatever buttery, garlicky broth was left after my fiancé Al

Chef's Notes

Chef Notes: What’s better? All-purpose or Self-Rising Flour?

My mother and I have a running battle over which type of flour is better as a pantry staple; all purpose, or plain,  or self rising. A/P flour is exactly

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Chef Notes: Waxy vs. Starchy Potatoes

We’re so excited to introduce you to our newest column, Chef Notes. Written by Amanda Digges, my very sassy sister in law that also happens to be a chef, Chef

Nutrition

Is Baby Ready for Sweet Potatoes?

If you notice your baby staring fondly as you finish your dinner, chewing along before you swallow, it may be time to introduce solid foods. Most doctors estimate 4 –

Poultry

Slow Cooker Chicken Stew

If I didn’t find it slightly embarrassing I’d be gushing about how much I love my slow cooker right now. Even given the massive lifestyle change I’ve made this year