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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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Eat Safely in Any Language

April 26, 2010 Products
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Do you have a food allergy or special dietary requirement? Guest posted Vera Badertscher reviews specialty food safety cards that are written in many foreign languages for when you travel. Eat safely on the road!

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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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The Heartbreak of Cookbook Overwhelm

April 5, 2010 Cookbooks
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Tired of being overwhelmed by endless cookbook titles? Take heart: pro cookbook connoisseur Samantha Tackeff guides us through the new cookbook jungle. Let her advise you on the good versus the pointless.

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The Splendid Table: “How to Eat Supper”

March 22, 2010 Cookbooks
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Interested in “The Splendid Table’s How to Eat Supper: Recipes, Stories, and Opinions” (2008, Clarkson Potter, $35)? Check out our review.

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The Asian Barbecue Book + Curried Potato Wedges

March 8, 2010 Cookbooks
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The Asian Barbecue Book is a lovely cookbook that even a novice will enjoy. Included are many food photos and a recipe for Curried Potato Wedges

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Comfort Meatball Recipe + Review of The Pioneer Woman Cookbook

February 18, 2010 Cookbooks
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A review of Ree Drummond’s Pioneer Woman Cooks, along with a meatball recipe that you’ll love. Make Ree’s Pioneer Woman recipes yourself – and who doesn’t love meatballs?

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Welcome to the Good Taste Review!

February 15, 2010 Miscellaneous
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Looking for cookbook reviews, kitchen equipment reviews, fun cookbook titles and more? Then you’ll love The Good Taste Review!

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Valentine’s Day Foodie Gifts for Under $20

February 9, 2010 Miscellaneous
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Looking for foodie gifts for Valentine’s Day? Here are a handful for under $20.

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