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The French build many of their dishes on Sauces. That's why they are so great! Try this simple fix and see!

2/10/2010 8:59:14 AM

I have always admired the French cooking technique of including a sauce in almost everything that they cook. It is a method that improves almost everything. There are some very sophisticated techniques and standing formulations for these sauces (the Five Mother Sauces and their progeny, for those of you that are already there). However, if this is a Wednesday night (like... Read More

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Wine, reduction, wine reduction

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Terrance Norman

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Super Bowl Treats!! Which one was your favorite??

2/8/2010 9:51:09 AM

One of the great side events to the Game on Super Bowl Weekend is the great food and drinks that are served and exchanged. It's becoming a lot like the Christmas season in that sense, isn't it? No so many sweets, mind you. Much more savory for the game! This year we have the advantage of the Winter Olympics in Vancouver on the way and Mardi Gras right in the middle.... Read More

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Sliders, hamburgers, dinner rolls, Super Bowl, Winter Olympics, Vancouver

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Terrance Norman

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So many cooking recipes to select from.

2/4/2010 1:18:58 AM

I have been known to spend some time in the kitchen with a cookbook making new cooking recipes. I try all types of different cooking recipes. My only requirement is if the cooking recipes I find in one of the many cookbook varieties I have looks like something my family and I will enjoy. I enjoy this time pretending to be one of the well known kitchen cooks and while I... Read More

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cooking recipes, cookbook

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barneyr

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New Cutlery Set Makes Cooking Baking a Snap

2/3/2010 11:34:04 PM

I was really good to myself this holiday season by getting new knives before all the big cooking baking projects began. We had a wonderful holiday season, made easier for me by getting good knives and tools for all the special ethnic foods I prepared. Having the right tools makes it a great deal easier to do the cooking baking that the holidays entail, and this weekend,... Read More

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cooking baking, cooking recipes

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NatureGirl

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To get that grilled sandwich really crisp, use oil!

2/3/2010 8:19:55 AM

A short note today about a subject that my daughter and I were discussing the other night. She asked me how I could get her favorite grilled ham and cheese sandwich so very crisp without burning the butter in the pan. After admitting that Old Dad had burnt a many a sandwich in the learning curve, I let her in on the secret. Don't use butter! If you just have to, mix it... Read More

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Grilled Cheese Sandwich, cheese, grill

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Terrance Norman

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What wine goes with what? Marisa Folse of the Houston Examiner give us a great lesson!

2/2/2010 8:50:49 AM

I read this article this morning and just had to share it. This such a good and simple guide that everyone should get a peek. I hope the authors will for give me if I give the proper credit, but it really is a terrific tool.

From Local Wine Events – Grand Cru Houston (Another great resource)

Food and Wine Pairing 101

By: Marisa Folse

It is easy to get overwhelmed when trying... Read More

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wine, pairings, wine pairings

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Terrance Norman

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