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Pantry Essentials

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There are some things that every cook should have at all times in her or his kitchen. Some are no-brainers, like salt and pepper and sugar. Others you might not think about. Here’s a list I think you should have on hand. In the Pantry: Oils — an extra virgin olive oil for salad dressings,…

A Word on Herbs

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First, a definition. Herbs are leafy plant tops. Spices are seeds, roots, or fruits (think peppers) that are dried and sometimes ground or toasted. Herbs you can buy in a bottle and keep in a drawer, but for the most part, you want to buy your herbs fresh. They just taste different, more redolent of…