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Ask Casey: Hanger, Skirt, Flank, and Flatiron Steaks

by Casey Barber February 27, 2012

“These under-appreciated cuts have been sneaking their way onto restaurant menus as chefs and customers alike see the value in using the whole beast and look for less expensive ways to get their steak fix.”

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Ask Casey: Questions on Quail

by Casey Barber October 24, 2011

“Quails are delectable little dudes, with rosy meat that’s sort of like the most tender chicken thighs you’ve ever sunk your teeth into. Unlike the larger Cornish game hens, which really are nothing more than adolescent domestic chickens, quails are just small enough that it’s totally cool to eat their miniature drumsticks with your fingers, even at the nice restaurants.”

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Ask Casey: Let’s Make a DIY Root Cellar!

by Casey Barber September 26, 2011

“The absolute easiest way to make a “root cellar” space for your vegetables without building a new space or digging into the ground is to find the coldest space in your house�it doesn’t have to be a basement nook, but if it is, make sure it’s far away from the furnace room.”

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Ask Casey: What’s the Deal with Wineglasses?

by Casey Barber April 15, 2011

“Beyond the scientific taste tests, the bottom line is this: investing in a good set of wineglasses—whether from Riedel, Zalto, Ikea, or Crate & Barrel—will help you get the most out of the wine you’re drinking.”

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Ask Casey: The Perfect Dumpling

by Casey Barber February 21, 2011

“First, the bad news: no, there is not one perfect dumpling. Now, the good news: there are in fact two perfect dumplings.”

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Ask Casey: Risotto for Beginners

by Casey Barber January 17, 2011

“Contrary to what you’ve heard, risotto will not immediately become a failure if you don’t stir it continuously. You can stop for a few seconds to flip a page of a magazine, run to get something out of the fridge, grab your phone, or shoo the cat away from that piece of plastic.”