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You Can Marcona Your Almonds at Home
Marcona almonds are sometimes called the “Queen of almonds” by those who believe there are nut kingdoms. They’re a Spanish variety of almond, a little flatter and squatter than the more narrow Californian almond you might be familiar with. Many of us have been teased by these sumptuous and outrageously priced nuts. Instead of emptying…
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Dehydrate Some Caramelised Onions and Crumble Them Over Everything
I’d like to think I’m the kind of person who will take the time to wash, dry, and chop the wide variety of produce it takes to make a salad, but I’m not. I’m lazy, which is why I’ve recently been on a bagged salad kick. These kits offer an easy way to make sure…
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Why You Should Never Cook Chilli Peppers In the Microwave
I have been nuking food since childhood, but no one ever taught me the Rules of Microwaving. I learned not to put any metal in one when I went to re-heat a foil-wrapped Wendy’s hamburger, and I learned the dangers of superheating liquids in chemistry class. No one warned me about chilli peppers, however.
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This Coffee Brewing Method Delivers the Biggest Jolt of Caffeine
Not all coffees are created equal. You already know this if you’ve been brewing your own for more than a few cups’ time: Coffee beans vary wildly in taste, strength, and even caffeine content. But even how you brew your coffee changes its strength.