Tips and Tricks

Oct 161 min read

Party Entertainments

Here are the latest festive ideas from my treasure box, " The 2 in 1 International Recipe Card Collection for Mixed Drinks and Hors...

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Brian Theis

Mar 94 min read

How to Fry Up a Full English Breakfast

The "Full English Breakfast," also known as a "fry up,"as well as a "Full Monty," is a real crowd-pleaser. Some folks in the UK would be...

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Brian Theis

Feb 133 min read

Cooking Quiz Question of the Week

Check back here each week for a new cooking question challenge! Thursday, February 8, 2024 Name the nymph of food and drink in Greek...

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Brian Theis

Oct 4, 20233 min read

Heatin' Up Your Gol-Darned Oven

Once upon a time, in a kitchen far, far, away . . . DATELINE: New Orleans. Folks, I've had a revelation over the past week: all ovens are...

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Brian Theis

Sep 21, 20232 min read

How to Make a Great Lasagna

What do I do? How do I do it? 🍝 🇮🇹 Take your time. This is not a sprint, it's a marathon. Get the best ingredients. None of that...

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Brian Theis

Aug 28, 20234 min read

How to Make an Epic Bloody Mary

Okay y'all, it's time to ride the crimson wave and go EPIC with everyone's favorite "hair of the dog" day-drinkin' booze-fest cocktail!...

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Brian Theis

Jul 21, 20223 min read

Breezy Tips for Summer Cooking

So you have a summertime party to throw, or even a picnic to put together? Here are some easy breezy tips to get things off to a cool...

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Brian Theis

May 12, 20222 min read

If You Teach a Man to Fish . . .

The origin of this proverbial bit of wisdom is not entirely known, but of course rings true: "Give a man (or anyone) a fish, and you feed...

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Brian Theis

Apr 21, 20221 min read

Sandwich-Making Secrets

There are so many smart ways to make your sandwiches the best they can be. Here are some great ideas to inspire you during your next...

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Brian Theis

Mar 23, 20221 min read

Oscar Party Ideas!

I was privileged to submit a few of my (hopefully inspiring) Oscar party ideas to Rent.com. My full submission follows here, for your...

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Brian Theis

Mar 16, 20221 min read

French's Dining Delights, 1948

I've always loved the photography in this pre-1950's advertising cookbooklet for all things French's. The inviting cover. Dash of nutmeg...

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Brian Theis

Mar 8, 20222 min read

Ten Hot Tips to Up Your Cooking Game

Here are ten hot tips I put together for all you home cooks out there. I think they're worth adding to your repertoire. Happy hosting,...

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Brian Theis

Nov 10, 20212 min read

The Complete Holiday Cookbook, 1969

From Favorite Recipes Press, Louisville, Kentucky. Lots of creative ideas here, folks, though in some cases you might want to use the...

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Brian Theis

Nov 2, 20212 min read

"Souped Up" Tips 'n Tricks!

It's easy to make a great pot of soup, if you follow some of these sensible, simple steps. 1. Don't oversalt! Broths, stocks, other...

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Brian Theis

Oct 25, 20213 min read

Pumpkin Carving Tips 'n Tricks

I researched pumpkin carving for you and here's what I came up with! First, a terrific video that shows you the basic process and all the...

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Brian Theis

Jul 1, 20211 min read

Patio Picnic Cook Book

From the Patio Picnic Cook Book, Martha Logan, Swift & Company, 1958. This 1958 gem is chock full of tasty ideas. Inspiration for the BBQ...

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Brian Theis

Jun 20, 20212 min read

A Spoonful of Sugar

I did a search through my 165 dish cookbook and quickly found over 25 savory recipes that had a pinch of sugar, or more, whether white,...

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Brian Theis

Jun 14, 20211 min read

A Quick and Classic Vinaigrette

Whip up an awesome vinaigrette salad dressing in nothing flat. Mix and match your seasonings and other ingredient choices while keeping...

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Brian Theis

May 19, 20215 min read

Chicken Tips 'N Tricks!

Julia Child told us to rinse our chicken in the sink. If Julia Child jumped off the Pont des Arts (in Paris), would you too? Don't rinse...

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Brian Theis

Apr 29, 20211 min read

Caramelize Your Tomato Paste!

Did you know, there is a whole new dimension of flavor hiding inside that little can of tomato paste, just waiting to be unleashed? Once...

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