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If you've never had Dulce de Leche, you are seriously missing out. Check out this yummy post from Chez Pim...

I found myself with a lot of milk leftover this last week. We usually use up our weekly supply of raw milk from our cow share (from the lovely Nutmeg the Normande cow), but somehow we ended the week with nearly half a gallon of milk in the fridge still. Not wanting to throw it out...
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Here's a fun post from The Amateur Gourmet - find out why choking on bones is not such a bad thing, and be a do-gooder at the same time!

They say charity begins at home. They also say that 'no good deed goes unpunished.' But I have a new aphorism that I hope some day catches on: 'Donating your clothes to the Salvation Army leads to goat curry.'

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Why do we love winter? (a)it's not bikini season (which leads to--), and (b)we can rationalize extra Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner helpings to the fact that our bodies need the extra fat to stay warm.

Here is a delicious cheesecake recipe from Epicurious. Smells like a warm fire and a good book, doesn't it?

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Have you ever tried raclette? It's fondue's tidier, healthier cousin and a great option for your next dinner party. Gothamist has some timely tips for you ...

For those who have yet to experience the joy of a raclette grill, may this be your lucky season. Raclette, named after the cheese that is melted in it, is what happens when fondue meets Korean BBQ.

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Get some highlights of the new Zagat guide from the Gothamist ...

This year's Zagat NYC guide is out on the streets today. The familiar burgundy book is still a staple to many searching for the top food in the city, although many argue that the voting process leads to inconsistent results. That said, here are the numbers, the highlights, and the rest ...

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Is there any dish more homey than potatoes? No holiday meal is complete without the creamy mashy goodness next to our favorite roast! You wouldn't see your uncles fighting over Grandma's Cauliflower Surprise, right?

Blogger Chocolate & Zucchini gives us one more way to love our spuds ...

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Who doesn't love seasonal desserts, especially one you bake yourself that fills the room with its rich aroma--mmmmmmh! Be careful not to short out your keyboard as you drool over this delicious recipe from Epicurious ...

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Wondering about the goji berries we're hearing so much about lately? Chocolate & Zucchini wondered, too.

The first time goji berries popped up on my radar was last winter, at London's Borough Market: amidst the fudge makers and the pie ministers was a natural foods stand that sold all manner of esoteric goods. Dried goji berries were prominently featured, with various health...
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Here's a useful cookie trick from the Amateur Gourmet...

As much as I miss Diana for her winning personality, I mostly miss her for her cookie sheets. It was with her cookie sheets that we first made the greatest cookies of our lives--you can read the recipe here. Meg of Megnut rejected these cookies when she tried them and called them 'too thin,' but I still think they're the...
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Gothamist has something for all of you who think that a pig roast is an event only hillbillies enjoy...

A few weeks ago when we learned that Noho eatery Il Buco would be roasting Ossabaw hogs for its fourth annual 'Sagra del Maiale,' or outdoor pig roast, we knew there was no way in hell that Gothamist could stay away from the cobblestone block that is Bond Street. The Ossabaw is the...
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