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Chef’s Knife: How to Hold and Wash It

January 16, 2016 by Chris Mower 4 Comments

Hands down, a chef’s knife is the most useful tool in the kitchen. A quality chef’s knife that’s properly maintained will save you time in the kitchen and keep you out of the emergency room (eep!). I’m not sure about you, but I’m hard pressed to remember a meal I’ve made without a chef’s knife at my side.Continue Reading

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Sesame Seeds: How to Toast Them

January 16, 2016 by Chris Mower Leave a Comment

Sesame seeds are pretty awesome little critters, especially when they’re toasted. They’re packed with flavor, copper, manganese, calcium, iron, and so much more. They can be used in anything from stir-fry, to bread, to smoothies. You’ve probably noticed them all over in Asian-themed foods and in salads.Continue Reading

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How to Use flickr as a CDN in WordPress

January 10, 2015 by Chris Mower 18 Comments

Howdy, this post is going to deviate a bit from the normal. Rather than talking about food, I want to share a few insights I’ve learned about hosting images on my website using flickr. It’s been helpful for me over the years, so perhaps it will help you too.
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