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Colourful asparagus Colourful asparagus
Colourful asparagus
Three things you may not know about asparagus asparagus is a member of the lily family, which also includes onions, leeks and garlic. special tall, narrow pots are made specifically to steam asparagus. look for them at the bay, sears and specialty kitchenware stores. asparagus contains a...
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Brown sugar: Still faster than molasses Brown sugar: Still faster than molasses
Brown sugar: Still faster than molasses
Three things you may not know about brown sugar brown sugar is simply granulated sugar coloured with molasses. light and dark brown sugars are usually interchangeable, but expect a slight change in the colour and flavour of your recipe . brown sugars are most often made of cane sugar, as...
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Lovely lavender Lovely lavender
Lovely lavender
3 things you may not know about lavender although used for centuries in herbal remedies and as a decorative accent in the garden, culinary lavender has only recently made its way into recipes . a little goes a long way. adding too much lavender to a recipe can leave your food tasting bitter,...
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How to: Bake a flaky pie crust How to: Bake a flaky pie crust
How to: Bake a flaky pie crust
Ingredients 12 tablespoons (1½ sticks) butter, cold ½ cup lard or vegetable shortening, cold 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 8 tablespoons very cold water preparation using a pastry cutter or your hands, work the cold butter and lard into the flour and salt until you have a...
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Recipe ingredient: Salt from the seas Recipe ingredient: Salt from the seas
Recipe ingredient: Salt from the seas
3 things you may not know about salt it genuinely accentuates the flavour of food. next time you see salt on the table, don't just take it for granted. use it and taste the difference a grain makes it has protective properties-at least that's what those superstitious ancient greeks and romans...
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Recipe ingredient: Mint Recipe ingredient: Mint
Recipe ingredient: Mint
4 things you may not know about mint for hundreds of years, mint leaves were tossed on floors to freshen the air. mint leaves can be frozen for a frosted effect, great in chilled soups and fresh salads. mint makes a great companion plant to roses and raspberries. in ancient greece, mint was...
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