Category: EAT
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How To: Poach an Egg
Now that you know how to boil an egg, it’s time to learn how to poach an egg! A soft boiled egg and a poached egg are similar in that they are both cooked in water, and the white has set and yolk is still runny. However, they are different because a poached egg is…
Amanda Neal
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End-of-Summer Salads
Labor day weekend; a sure sign that summer is coming to a close and fall is right around the corner. Now don’t get me wrong, fall is packed with some wonderful things. Fall is a season of college football, falling leaves, crisp air and hearty root vegetables. But it’s hard to believe that the beautiful…
Amanda Neal
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Maple Coconut Granola
I first made granola a few months back, and since I’ve been dying to make my own recipe. After doing some research, I found that a lot of granola recipes have a million different nuts and grains, making it expensive to make. So my goal was to make a granola that could be enjoyed with…
Amanda Neal
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How To: Boil an Egg
A boiled egg is the perfect breakfast dish and source of protein to jump start your day. From a runny, soft boiled yolk to a creamy, hard boiled egg, cooking eggs in boiling water is a technique that every cook should master. Depending on how long you let an egg boil, the egg will cook…
Amanda Neal
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Classic Whipped Cream
Check out the newest recipe on Coffee, Cabs and Bar Tabs, Classic Whipped Cream! From a bowl of fresh fruit to a flour-less chocolate cake, classic whipped cream is the pinnacle of a perfect topping. Once you make this easy recipe, you will be shocked at how simple it is to make whipped cream, and…
Amanda Neal
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The Macaron
A macaron is a dainty, cream-filled sandwich cookie from France that is taking the pastry industry by storm. This versatile cookie is the perfect base for hundreds of unique flavor combinations, and is simply made from sugar, egg whites and almond flour. Be careful not to confuse a macaron with a macaroon (a pillowy mound made of sugar,…
Amanda Neal
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Knife Fight
This past winter, my Executive Chef from Pig and Khao had the opportunity to compete on Knife Fight, a cooking competition that is totally badass. The chef’s are given three ingredients and a hour to cook at least two dishes. What makes Knife Fight so much fun is that other than the guidelines I just…
Amanda Neal
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Easter Eateries
From Good Friday to Easter Sunday, this weekend is meant to be spent with the ones you love. Growing up, Easter always meant having the entire family over, eating good food and having great conversations. It also was a reminder that my birthday was right around the corner! But since I moved to New York,…
Amanda Neal
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