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How to Deal with Rusty Cast Iron
Harry Rosenblum, co-owner of the Brooklyn Kitchen, says that rusty cast iron is easy to fix. Simply scrub the rust off w... Read more
24 May 2010
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Make Your Own Worm Compost
Worms aren't typically good companions in a kitchen, but as author and urban gardener Maria Finn shows, with a little pr... Read more
27 Apr 2010
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What Is Fondant?
Gabrielle Feuersinger, owner of San Francisco's Cake Coquette, understands that there is a time for fondant on a cake; f... Read more
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Use Your Egg Cartons to Grow Seedlings
Old egg cartons deserve better than immediate recycling. CHOW.com Associate Editor Roxanne Webber gives them new life as... Read more
18 May 2010
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How to Quick-Cook Steel-Cut Oats
CHOW Senior Editor Lessley Anderson soaks her steel-cut oats the night before, and then makes them for breakfast in just... Read more
26 Aug 2009
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How and Why to Toss a Pizza
World Pizza Champion Tony Gemignani's mad pizza-tossing skills aren't just there to impress. Throwing the dough into the... Read more
27 Apr 2010
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An Alternative Use for Your Soda Charger
Domenic Chiaromonte, executive chef of Match Restaurant just outside Toronto, uses a soda charger to carbonate fruit, wh... Read more
2 Oct 2009
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How to Wrap a Dumpling
Andrea Nguyen, chef and author of Asian Dumplings, demonstrates three ways to fold a dumpling. She starts with the half-... Read more
18 May 2010
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How to Roast Tofu
Chef and author Bryant Terry (and CHOW 13 honoree) roasts tofu according to a very simple recipe. The results are delici... Read more
4 May 2010
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How to Prep Rice Noodles
Corinne Trang, author of Noodles Every Day, soaks rice noodles in cool water just until they are pliable before sautéing... Read more
11 May 2010
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How to Make Nut Milk
Chef and author Bryant Terry (and CHOW 13 honoree) shows how easy it is to transform whole cashews or almonds into delic... Read more
4 May 2010
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How to Use a Pizza Peel
World Pizza Champion Tony Gemignani shows how to properly use a pizza peel, the wide, flat shovel that transports the pi... Read more
27 Apr 2010
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Does Fish Sauce Go Bad?
Corinne Trang, author of Noodles Every Day, shares the lowdown on how to store fish sauce. A fermented product doesn't s... Read more
11 May 2010
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How Are Fresh Eggs Different?
Esperanza Pallana, who writes the urban farming blog Pluck and Feather, explains the difference between fresh eggs from ... Read more
30 Mar 2010
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How to Set a Fried Egg
Chowhound fayehess, also known as Faye Delicious of Blip.tv, puts the finishing touch on a fried egg.
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How to Marinate Meat Quickly
Amy Sherman of Cookingwithamy.com shares a quick marinating tip: Cut up that big hunk of meat into thinner slices, then ... Read more
27 Aug 2009
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How to Make a Hanging Garden Basket
If you don't have much space for a garden, Julie Chai, associate garden editor of Sunset magazine, has the solution for ... Read more
13 Apr 2010
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How to Harvest Leafy Greens
Julie Chai, associate garden editor of Sunset magazine, shows an efficient way to get the most out of your leafy greens,... Read more
13 Apr 2010
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How to Use Rice Paper in Spring Rolls
Anne Le, co-owner of Tamarine restaurant in Palo Alto, California (and former co-owner of Bong Su in San Francisco), sha... Read more
31 Aug 2009
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How to Pair Beer with Food
When it comes to pairings, people usually think of wine. But beer pairs really well with food too, according to Sam Merr... Read more
6 Apr 2010
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