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Let Those ‘I-Don’t-Care’ Days Begin With a Fancy Free
There are two key signifiers that cement the fact that I am, officially, unambiguously, and regrettably, an adult. It isn’t my age (which, depending on the day and who you’re asking, is anywhere from 27 to 50 years old), and it isn’t the horizontal lines deepening on my forehead from the countless times people, life,…
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You Should Experiment With a Little Hing
When it comes to mouthwatering meals, sometimes the most pungent ingredients are the most essential. Where would Asian cuisine be without fermented fish sauce? Or German or Korean cuisine without various pickled cabbages? And we all know how cilantro can divide families. Standing alone, these ingredients can cause the unaccustomed to turn away, but when…
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You Should Bring This Pickle Salad to Your Next Picnic
A couple of months ago, I found a snack that changed my life. It was only three ingredients — super tart cornichons dipped in crème fraîche swirled with honey — and it was chaotically good.
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You Should Rub Raw Garlic on These Things
Raw garlic is a powerful, potent force that can be harnessed to create surprisingly subtle effects. One of the easiest ways to do this is to halve a raw, peeled clove, then rub that clove on a serving bowl, plate, or platter. Doing so imparts a hint of garlic flavour and aroma to the dish…