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Wed. 12 Aug '09
Cooking
This new cookware has all your problems solved. The perfect sear is hard to come by. Nothing beats a cast-iron pan to get the job done, but ours (we're embarrassed to... more
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Mon. 16 Feb '09
Cooking
Nonstick cookware that's safer for you--and the planet. If you've been cooking your crepes in a nonstick coated pan, you might be risking more than high cholesterol; many... more
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Fri. 03 Jul '09
Dining
How to spend the long weekend (and the rest of your summer) . As you prep for your holiday weekend, keep this handy: Our Fourth of July survival guide has everything you... more
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Thu. 26 Aug '10
Cooking
Scouring the flea markets so you don't have to. Procuring vintage pieces for your kitchen nearly always requires needle-in-a-haystack hunting at the flea market or... more
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Tue. 10 Aug '10
Cooking
A new ice-pop machine uses deep freezing. When you're in the mood for a frozen treat, nothing should stand in the way. As such, we're particularly infatuated with a new... more
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Tue. 13 Jul '10
Drinks
A simple switch for better coffee. It's understandable (albeit unfortunate) that the Clever Coffee Dripper has flown under the radar until now. This understated... more
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Fri. 02 Jul '10
Dining
Foods that score flavor goals . It was a long climb to the top for these fresh faces, with plenty of old favorites to surpass. But here they are, the finalists of this... more
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Tue. 29 Jun '10
Drinks
A local chef gets into the coffee game. Chefs have long brought their culinary skills to bear on cookware, cutlery and ingredients; now you can add coffee to that... more
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Fri. 11 Jun '10
Cooking
Kitchen gear gets added value. Kitchen shelf space is precious; only the most useful gear gets a spot. But every now and then, a single-purpose gadget manages to sneak... more
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Tue. 02 Mar '10
Cooking
A new delivery system for an ancient condiment. Freshly ground toasted sesame seeds are a customary condiment in Japanese cuisine; they add a burst of nutty flavor to... more
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Thu. 05 Nov '09
Cooking
A special holiday discount from Horchow.com . This time of year, it's not just the tryptophan that's responsible for higher levels of fatigue. As the holiday season goes... more
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Mon. 31 Aug '09
Dining
Five ways to weather the shoulder season. Summer is drawing to a close and though the lingering heat makes it hard to believe, it'll be sweater weather any minute. Here... more
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Tue. 30 Jun '09
Cooking
A chef's favorite gadget gets a makeover . Normally, where there's smoke, there's fire. But that's not the case with the Smoking Gun, a handheld gadget chefs and... more
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Wed. 01 Sep '10
Cooking
The shiniest trend in lunch wares. Back-to-school season may no longer signal new uniforms and textbooks (thank goodness), but it can help revive your lunch... more
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Tue. 31 Aug '10
Dining
Exciting eating and drinking of the season. Too often in the food and drink world, August is spent in frenetic anticipation of the fall: The promise of new restaurants,... more
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Fri. 30 Jul '10
Dining
Keep the best of the summer close at hand. Unlike the mystery container in your fridge, these leftovers from July are even better the second time around. And, thanks to... more
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Tue. 20 Jul '10
Dining
One chef's signature dish, enjoyed around the world. It started, of course, with an American classic. Now the canned-meat concept has been blighted by a stream of... more
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Fri. 18 Jun '10
Drinks
Summer's cold front just arrived. Whether you're dealing with Legos or wedding cakes, the best constructions are made from the best building blocks. For cold, refreshing... more
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Tue. 25 May '10
Drinks
Tips and gear for making the best iced coffee at home. It may seem like a no-brainer: To make iced coffee, simply pour hot coffee--or even yesterday's leftovers--over... more
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Fri. 26 Mar '10
Drinks
For a smaller carbon footprint, carbonate at home . It started, appropriately enough, at sustainability's ground zero: San Francisco. Nearly a decade ago, the... more
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Fri. 26 Feb '10
Dining
A resolution-busting recap to a tasty month . By February, holiday bliss has worn off, routine is firmly back in place, and that promise to try one new thing every week... more
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Tue. 16 Feb '10
Cooking
Stay sharp at Little Tokyo's Anzen Hardware. Little Tokyo's Anzen Hardware--a dusty, jam-packed store with everything from saws and scythes to split-toed Tabi... more
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Wed. 09 Dec '09
Cooking
Keep it under $25 with these nifty gifts. There’s no shortage of value-minded kitchen gadgets out there, but many end up wasting perfectly good drawer space. Here... more
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Thu. 03 Dec '09
Cooking
Sous-vide cooking finally hits home . The turning point in the war against dry chicken and mushy broccoli came in the 1970s, when French chef George Pralus invented... more
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Mon. 08 Dec '08
Cooking
When only the best will suffice, try these rare finds. Ultimate Chef's Knife Designed for Shun by Bob Kramer (the Stradivari of bladesmiths), this hefty eight-inch chef's... more
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