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Harvest Journal: The Many Dangers of Winemaking

You forgot the press! There are lots of ways to hurt yourself there.
And hot pressure washers!
And the carbon monoxide danger of using forklifts in a poorly ventilated space!
And don't make sparks around fortifying spirit!
The list goes on and on...

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Harvest Journal: The Many Dangers of Winemaking

You forgot the press! There are lots of ways to hurt yourself there.
And hot pressure washers!
And the carbon monoxide danger of using forklifts in a poorly ventilated space!
And don't make sparks around fortifying spirit!
The list goes on and on...

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Serious Eats Recipes: New and Improved!

Sorry meant to add more detail -- it seems to have issues mostly when viewing an individual recipe

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Serious Eats Recipes: New and Improved!

Just so you know, the new recipes interface looks terrible in a Chrome browser...

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Cooking the Perfect Pot of Asian Porridge

I always measure with my finger too, works every time!
I essentially just add water to the rice such that the water level is twice the level of rice -- on my finger, not the markings on the side of the pot, as the pot not flat on the bottom and the sides are curved

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Win a Free Organic D'Artagnan Turkey

The pumpkin ravioli sounds amazing to try if I don't win the turkey ;-)

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Win a Free Organic D'Artagnan Turkey

The mashed potatoes sound fit for the table! The recipe's almost as rich as Inn at Little Washington's recipe!

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Video: How to Peel a Banana Like a Monkey

I do something similar, but I also open it by also removing that black nubbin in the first peel strip. I hate that black thing and it's a huge turn-off to my banana experience to see that thing at the bottom end of my banana enjoyment. I'd rather just get it out of the way, and savor the banana with gusto with no worries of accidentally eating that thing. As a kid, I love to eat it with gusto hanging on to my handle!
Everyone I know makes fun of the way I peel bananas, saying it's upside down and backwards or whatnot. I just don't think they understand the worry-free joy I feel with that black thing out of the way. :-)

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Serious Grape: Embracing Corkage Fees

Sometimes buying off the wine list is worth it, even considering the markup. Two big reasons for me: Often times I don't know what I want to eat before I get to the restaurant, and of course I'd want a wine to match, so bringing my own wine is not awlays sensible for me. Secondly, there is the possibility you may have a corked wine on your hands. If you bought from the restaurant, you can get a replacement, no worries, no additional cost to you, but if you brought your own, you'd have paid corkage for a wine you're not going to enjoy. Or if you wanted to enjoy something you'd have to buy off their list anyway.
Many restaurants have pride in their wine lists and really take care and effort in storing properly and serving in proper glassware. I would never think of bringing a $15 wine to any of these establishments. These restaurants want to pamper you, so let yourself enjoy the experience instead of trying to save a few bucks.

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Cook the Book: 'Kneadlessly Simple'

focaccia with parmiggiano sprinkled on top!

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Valentine's Day Giveaway: Macarons from Itzy Bitzy Patisserie

My favorite flavor combos are:
raspberry/lemon
mint/chocolate
ginger/apple

Either could be filling or cookie!

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Cook the Book: 'Into the Vietnamese Kitchen'

I'd like to make more time to cook, and feel less guilty when I indulge!

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