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Cook the Book: 'The Pioneer Woman Cooks'

Wow, so hard to narrow it down. I'm going to have to say Pioneer Woman Cooks, Homesick Texan and of course Serious Eats.

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Anyone ever use the Martha Stewart Cast Iron Pot?

Mine just chipped last night. I've had it since Christmas and have probably used it 15 times or so. I'm very nice to it; no high heat, hand wash, no other pots are stored in it, wooden utensils. I noticed under the ratings that a few others have had the same issue. It was so nice before this. It has a limited lifetime warranty, so I'll try and get a new one.

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Served: Why Tipping Makes Everyone Uncomfortable

I commend you for confronting your table. I do believe it shows that you truly care about your job and the service you provide.

If you confronted me and the service was poor, and would feel very comfortable telling you so. And would feel awful if I accidentally under tipped you for a service well done.

My husband and I are always discussing why customer service has gone to crap and I think part of it is because people come to expect poor service. They don't want to discuss money as you have said, and they don't demand it (on both sides).

Customers demand good service even before a tip is given, why shouldn't one demand a good tip once excellent service is given?

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Cook the Book: 'The Pioneer Woman Cooks'

Wow, so hard to narrow it down. I'm going to have to say Pioneer Woman Cooks, Homesick Texan and of course Serious Eats.

From Talk

Anyone ever use the Martha Stewart Cast Iron Pot?

Mine just chipped last night. I've had it since Christmas and have probably used it 15 times or so. I'm very nice to it; no high heat, hand wash, no other pots are stored in it, wooden utensils. I noticed under the ratings that a few others have had the same issue. It was so nice before this. It has a limited lifetime warranty, so I'll try and get a new one.

From Serious Eats

Served: Why Tipping Makes Everyone Uncomfortable

I commend you for confronting your table. I do believe it shows that you truly care about your job and the service you provide.

If you confronted me and the service was poor, and would feel very comfortable telling you so. And would feel awful if I accidentally under tipped you for a service well done.

My husband and I are always discussing why customer service has gone to crap and I think part of it is because people come to expect poor service. They don't want to discuss money as you have said, and they don't demand it (on both sides).

Customers demand good service even before a tip is given, why shouldn't one demand a good tip once excellent service is given?

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Store-Bought Chicken Stocks, Reviewed: Which Are the Best?

Wonderful thank you! I've always wanted to do this, but never had the time or money.

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Cook the Book: Nigella Express

I like to freeze something that's easy to make in big batches - soups, casseroles, bread. Then I just need to reach in the freezer and dinner is served.

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