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Our mission is no less than to demystify the kitchen and is so doing render complex techniques simple and define the mundane as well as the obscure for all to use.

But we need your help. So if you have some specialized knowledge about anything from apples to zucchini or if you know a thing or two about the history of Pyrex then by all means share the wealth.

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Frozen Fish

Frozen fish can be a good thing so pay no heed to the myth that fresh is necessarily best. Think about it. Fish is often caught way out in the ocean by a trawler that’s out to sea for weeks at … [more]

Favorite Ingredient

Star anise

Star anise is similar in flavor to anise. It is a star-shaped (hence the name), dark brown pod which contains a seed in each of its segments. The pod is crushed to release its flavor. It is widely … [more]