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New Science: The ‘Optimum’ Temperature to Bake Cookies

2026-01-26
By: Maggie
On: January 26, 2026
In: Chef Secrets, Food Tips

Those ivory tower types whose work we often showcase in this space are not all intellectual snobs as the stereotype makes them out to be. We previously featured a scientific study about boiling eggs. Today, new findings about the ‘correct’ temperature to bake cookies…Read More →

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Guy Fieri ‘Unrecognizable’: New ‘Suburban Dad’ Look Shocks!

2026-01-25
By: Maggie
On: January 25, 2026
In: Chef Secrets, Food News, Foodie Life Lessons

I’m still wondering if it’s all an early April Fool’s joke. Or perhaps some kind of elabor-ate AI-created fake. But Guy Fieri’s new look ‘seems’ to be legit. And it’s not at all the look you’d expect from the ‘Fiery Guy’ who used to bounce off the walls and scream…Read More →

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Frozen Foods From The Super-market: Choose Wisely!

2026-01-16
By: Maggie
On: January 16, 2026
In: Chef Secrets, Food Tips

There’s a reason some foods never show up in the frozen goods cases at the supermarket. They just don’t freeze well.  But other foods you WILL find there are healthier than others. How can you tell which frozen foods are your best bets?Read More →

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Scone Smarts: Time To Review Your ‘Biscuit’ Technique!

2026-01-15
By: Maggie
On: January 15, 2026
In: Chef Secrets, Food Tips

I’m guilty of taking some things in the culinary universe for granted. The things I can do with-out thinking – or in my sleep. One of those tasks is whipping up a batch of baking powder biscuits or scones. We could probably all do with a refresher!Read More →

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Lost and Found: Simplest, Most Effective Baking Hack Ever

2026-01-14
By: Maggie
On: January 14, 2026
In: Chef Secrets, Food Tips

I can’t believe I ‘lost’ this old-school baking technique between leaving home at 18 and… yesterday. But it is now back in my ‘culinary repertoire’. And I want everybody to know it. Because I’m probably not the only one who ‘lost it’…Read More →

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Global ‘Comfort Foods’ You’ve Never Heard Of Before!

2026-01-13
By: Maggie
On: January 13, 2026
In: Chef Secrets, Food Tips

I recently stumbled across a post listing a whole slew of ‘comfort foods’ from all over the world. While many of the dishes were all-too-familiar, some were totally new to me. I’m itching to try the latter! And I feel compelled to share them with you…Read More →

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Tallest-Ever Yorkshire Puddings – Recipe From 1748!

2026-01-12
By: Maggie
On: January 12, 2026
In: Chef Secrets, Comfort Food, Food Tips

This one is for Sister Erin. She’s been search-ing her whole cooking life for the ultimate Yorkshire Pudding recipe. And we think we’ve found it! Just three ingredients. No special equipment required. And it’s so easy (almost) anybody can do it!Read More →

Perfect, Authentic Basmati Rice For Your Asian Creations

2026-01-09
By: Maggie
On: January 9, 2026
In: Chef Secrets, Food Tips

If you’re like me… You took the plunge into Asian cooking thinking you knew how to cook rice. In India, alone, they have more types and styles of rice than you can count on your fing-ers. And each requires special attention to come out right…Read More →

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