Claire Lower
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Why You Should Never Store Baked Potatoes in Foil
Baked potato fan? The dish is a favourite for many folks, but we should be taking more care when setting aside leftovers in foil.
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Please Stop Serving Your Cheeses on Wooden Boards
I enjoy collecting vintage kitchen stuff, including beautiful teak cheese domes and serving boards. They look nice, especially the domes, but they do not smell nice. Not at all. The best cheese is a cheese with an assertive aroma, but while I enjoy the funk immensely in the moment, I generally do not wish to…
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Hot Days Call for Iced Pickles
Many years ago, I dined at the now defunct New York City location of Mission Chinese, a restaurant that was plagued by labour issues and various scandals, the smallest (and least consequential) of which was their “iced Sichuan water pickles,” a dish of seasoned crushed ice. I, along with two other dining companions, ordered the…
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7 Ways to Make Your Halloween Spread a Little Creepy
In terms of themed food, Halloween allows for the most creativity. It’s the only time of year you’re encouraged to be off-putting and gross; as a kind of creepy woman, it’s a nice change of pace. I don’t have to hide my freaky proclivities. I can lean into them. Here are a few of my…