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Saffron has a distinct aroma and flavor, which, if it doesn’t dominate a dish, complements the flavor of whatever it is paired with. Saffron comes in different grades. Be sure to buy thread or filament saffron since it’s too easy for the ground to be adulterated with paprika or other ground spices. [amazon_link asins=’B005UQX43Y’ template=’ProductAd’ […]

Ceramic knives are lightweight and very sharp, great for slicing boneless meats, fish, poultry, and vegetables. Kyocera Advanced Ceramic Premier Elite Series, made in Japan, is in the upper strata of ceramic knives, a pleasure to the eye as well as in the hand. Etched black blades and satiny pakka wood handles are not the […]

One of the easiest and most refreshing drinks to make during hot weather is roasted barley tea, popular in Korean and Japanese cuisines. Known as mugicha in Japan, the tea is made by steeping roasted barley seeds—usually whole but sometimes ground–in cold water overnight. The resulting infusion is caffeine-free, calorie-free, and has a slightly nutty, […]

In the harried world we live in, finding time to do the things we want to do – and sometimes even the things we need to do – can be a struggle. When our days start before the rooster crows so we are up early enough to fit in excercise time before work, 8 hours […]

None of the tricks we’ve heard about peeling eggs has ever worked consistently except for this brilliant little tool that pierces a fine hole into the air pocket in the blunt end of an egg. We’ve used it for dozens of eggs and it has never failed us yet. Easy to store in a drawer, […]

This cute little guy is a sweet house gift for anyone who has occasion to put out a platter of nibbles. He doesn’t hold a lot of toothpicks, but he’ll draw attention to where the rest of the toothpicks are stashed and he’s sure to bring a few smiles. [amazon_link asins=’B01N39QTSA’ template=’ProductAd’ store=’thec0b6-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’160cc06b-0f73-11e8-8346-871f124e119a’]

Help your child can gain some independence – and along with it, confidence – by giving them their own cupcake maker. Your little one will be eager to plan tea parties or help make treats for a family party or school event. This item comes with a a bow mold and a set of liners. [amazon_link […]

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Selma Brown Morrow

For me, one of the most inspiring and memorable cookbooks is The Cooking of Southwest France by Paula Wolfert. It is filled with her lively interest in the origin of dishes, ingredients, the different ways and various chefs who make them. It’s a fascinating, profound treatise; a foodie must have. [amazon_link asins=’0385274637′ template=’ProductAd’ store=’thec0b6-20′ marketplace=’US’ […]

Instead of the standard shapes you think of when you think of popsicles, picture elephant, monkey, parrot or professor. These fun and playful silicone molds allow children to create ice pops like none other. All it takes is the pouring of fresh juice or yogurt into the mold, inserting the stick, and freezing it overnight. Each […]

Birkmann baking products, made in Germany, can sometimes be hard to find. Our favorite — and most elusive — cookie cutters are in their “Vehicles” set, which includes a half-moon shaped cutter with a slot to allow car-shaped cookies to stand upright, and an ingenious cutter for making pieces to form a cookie auto track. […]

As a hunter and gatherer, it is important to have a way to preserve what I harvest – whether it is game I have hunted, fruits that have grown on my trees, or vegetables I have tended to in my garden. A vacuum seal system is an incredible tool. I bought my first FoodSaver when […]

We’re all for cookbooks that make life easier and the America’s Test Kitchen Make-Ahead Cookbook definitely falls into that category. Designed for people who don’t necessarily have the time, energy, or inclination to cook every night of the week, this cookbook provides a bounty of delicious recipes that will keep and reheat well over the […]