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On the end of “Good Eats”

There are many reasons why I love Alton Brown. I love the geeky humor, hand puppets, corny dialogue, anatomical charts, hardware reviews, molecular models, and at the heart of it all, the explanations on why things work the way that they … Continue reading

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Works in Progress – the slow cooked short rib

This one didn’t work out as well as I hoped it would. And I’ve made great short ribs before. I love Molly Stevens’ All About Braising, and that’s been a great go-to resource for all things meaty, braised, and delicious. … Continue reading

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To Brine or Not to Brine

With Thanksgiving on the horizon, a lunch conversation with colleagues yesterday turned to a discussion of turkey preparation methods: to brine or not to brine, how to ensure even cooking of dark meat and white meat, to stuff or not … Continue reading

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