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The Allergen-Free Baker’s Handbook + Chocolate Cupcake Recipe

July 5, 2010 Cookbooks
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If you have a food allergy, you might consider buying the Allergen-Free Baker’s Handbook. Here is our review, along with a recipe for chocolate cupcakes.

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101 Things I Learned in Culinary School

June 29, 2010 Books
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“101 Things I Learned in Culinary School” by Louis Eguaras is a quirky little book that might make a great gift to the chef in your life.

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Ham: An Obsession with the Hindquarter + Pasta with Prosciutto, Peas and Parmesan Recipe

June 14, 2010 Cookbooks
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Ham: An Obsession with the Hindquarter, by Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough, explores the world of cured ham, brined ham, prosciutto, and more with over 100 recipes.

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She-Smoke: A Backyard Barbecue Book, Julie Reinhardt + Grilled Beef Short Ribs

June 7, 2010 Cookbooks
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She-Smoke by Julie Reinhardt is a witty and well-explained overview of grilling styles, sauces, rubs, techniques, and cooking tools geared toward the female bbq chef.

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I Heart Macarons, by Hisako Ogita

April 19, 2010 Cookbooks

A book review of I Heart Macarons, by pastry chef Hisako Ogita. Do you love macarons? Then you have to have this book.

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Ready for Dessert, by David Lebovitz + Tangerine Butterscotch Sauce Recipe

April 12, 2010 Cookbooks
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Today we review a new cookbook by David Lebovitz, “Ready for Dessert: My best recipes.” We put this baking book to the test by making five recipes and digging into the text.

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