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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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