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French lentils
POSTED BY Kim Pawell ON JANUARY 21, 2013
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At first I was disappointed when I was presented with a large bowl green lentils (I came all the way to Paris to eat beans???) Then I took a whiff. Heavenly.
Cuisinart Mini-Prep
POSTED BY Kim Pawell ON JANUARY 14, 2013
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The Cuisinart Mini-prep is a great tool and surprisingly inexpensive. Consider spending $30- $40 for a Cuisinart mini-prep to save time in the kitchen.
Japanese rice vinegar
POSTED BY Kim Pawell ON JANUARY 14, 2013
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Komezu, or Japanese rice vinegar is a mild vinegar that is used to make sushi rice, pickled vegetables and other traditional Japanese dishes.
Chinese chili oil
POSTED BY Kim Pawell ON JANUARY 14, 2013
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Chinese chili oil is chili & spice-infused oil that is used both as a condiment & a cooking ingredient. Use it to add heat to stir frys, pasta and marinades.
Toasted sesame seed oil
POSTED BY Kim Pawell ON JANUARY 7, 2013
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Toasted sesame seed oil is used to flavor salad dressings, marinades, pasta and used in small quantities as a finishing oil.
Making yogurt
POSTED BY Kim Pawell ON DECEMBER 31, 2012
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Homemade yogurt is easy to make and so much better than commercial yogurt. Once you make it you will never go back to store bought. Here are the basics.
Fruit salad with mint
POSTED BY Kim Pawell ON DECEMBER 31, 2012
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A couple tablespoons of fresh mint upgrades fresh fruit into an addictive salad or healthy dessert. I toss mint with mango, watermelon & strawberries and more.
How to wash leeks
POSTED BY Kim Pawell ON DECEMBER 31, 2012
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Leeks add a wonderful mild oniony flavor to soups, pasta, eggs and salads. The problem with leeks is they are very dirty vegetables.
Spanish sherry vinegar from Jerez
POSTED BY Kim Pawell ON DECEMBER 17, 2012
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Spanish Jerez sherry vinegar is a deep and oaky vinegar made from sherry wine. Use this dry flavorful vinegar in gazpacho, soups, stews and salad dressings.
Euro Cuisine yogurt maker
POSTED BY Kim Pawell ON DECEMBER 17, 2012
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My Euro Cuisine yogurt maker is one of my most frequently used pieces of electric culinary equipment. I typically make yogurt 2-6 times a week.