Claire Lower
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Use This Formula to Make a Spritz With Any Spirit
The sun is out in full force, which means we’re about to see an uptick in spritzes — mostly of the Aperol variety. And while I don’t mind an Aperol spritz, I’ve reached something of a saturation point. Luckily, it’s easy to make a spritz with different a wide variety of alcoholic beverages. I’m not…
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Grill Tender Vegetables Right on Your Charcoal Chimney
If you cook with charcoal, you need a charcoal chimney. It’s not that you can’t get your coals hot without one, but using one really speeds up the process, and ensures your coals are consistently scorching every time. Even with a chimney, it takes about half an hour to get them white hot and ready…
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You Should Buffalo Your Popcorn
My partner and I are enthusiastic members of the Joe Bob Briggs Mutant Family. For the next month or so, we will be spending virtually every Friday evening watching The Last Drive-In and eating snacks. Popcorn is a favourite, though my boyfriend and I have very different popcorn dressing styles.
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You Can Totally Cook Eggs In a Stainless Steel Pan
I’m hardly married to one type of cookware. I have stainless steel pans, cast iron pans, and nonstick pans, and I’m beginning to dabble in carbon steel. Each piece of cookware comes with its own set of idiosyncrasies, and knowing them means you can cook in any kitchen, no matter what kind of pan you’re…