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Main categories of cheese, and which knives to use for them

The When And Why Of Cheese Knives

What’s your favorite type of cheese? There are so many to choose from, it might be too difficult to decide on just one. If you love cheese as much as I do, you’ll want to know everything to possibly maximize your eating experience.

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An Expert’s Guide To The Jewish Deli

There are few places with as many tasty choices as a Jewish deli, but do you know your blintzes from your bialys? This handy guide is here to help you order like a pro, and never miss out on the most delicious snacks.

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A Hipster’s Guide To Beer Brands

Have you ever sat in the pub or at a bar and looked down at your beer, thinking “I wonder who owns this brand?”. It might only be me, but hopefully you’re thinking it now and wondering how the brewery industry lines up. There are a lot of independent brands out there for sure, but lots of names that you may recognize are surprisingly closely related.

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Taking The Mystery Out Of Spices

Cooking can seem like a mysterious venture for the uninitiated, and nothing causes more head-scratching for beginner cooks than spices. What goes together? How do you know how much to use? Often it can seem easier to just buy a pre-mixed blend, but those are usually more expensive, less fresh, and contain more preservatives and artificial flavors than the raw ingredients.

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A Caffeine Addict’s Ultimate Guide To Coffee

Coffee is a delicious way to start the day and get your energy up. For many people, it’s even the highlight of their morning. However, it can also lead to a steady drip of cash leaving your wallet as you stop by your favorite coffee shop every day (twice a day? You do you.) You may be thinking that it’s time to start making your own coffee–well, here’s how.

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How To Be The King (Or Queen) Of Smoked Meats

Everything improves from being smoked–it’s a scientific fact. Smoking adds, well, smokiness to foods, but did you know that it does more than that? It tenderizes meat or fish, making it melt in your mouth, and it adds an incredible umami dimension to vegetables or even fruits. (If you haven’t tried a smoked tomato, you haven’t lived.) Of course, when it comes to meat, some work better in a smoker than others.

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Shocking Ways You’ve Been Cooking Eggs Wrong

Did you know you’ve probably been cooking eggs wrong this whole time? But don’t despair: you’re not alone. For such a popular food, eggs are notoriously tricky to get right. Sure, everyone can make just-about-edible eggs, but from texture to eggshells to flavoring, there are a thousand possible pitfalls. Luckily, most of them are pretty easily avoided when you know the truth.

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