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How Often Do You Change Your Dish Sponge?
Although doing dishes isn't one of my top kitchen pet peeves, hand-washing dishes with an old sponge is. The thought of spreading bacteria and grime, rather than actually cleaning an utensil or plate, makes my skin crawl more than a full moon on Halloween. Although most people simply replace their dish sponge when it starts smelling, I swap mine out much more frequently than that — probably every two to three weeks.
Let's Dish: What's Your Least Favorite Kitchen Task?
Last weekend, my best friend helped me make dinner at my house. While she was up for helping me with odds and ends in the kitchen, I knew there was one task she wouldn't consider: doing the dishes. She loathes doing the dishes so much that she has been known to stock up on paper plates and plastic silverware.
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Getting to Know Anne Burrell
Let me introduce you to Anne Burrell. Anne's a multi-tasker with many roles in the food industry. First and foremost, she's the executive chef of a restaurant, Centro Vinoteca, in New York City.
Hell's Kitchen - 3.9 Recap
With the final three contestants left on Hell's Kitchen, last night's episode was by far the most emotional. The chefs proved themselves worthy with a stellar dinner service and seamless teamwork. The tables were turned as Ramsay challenged Bonnie, Jen, and Rock to run the pass (translation: shouting out the orders as they come in, one risotto, two wellingtons, etc).
Oh Hey, Lisa Fernandes Doesn't Really Hate on Bloggers
Love her or hate her — and I have a feeling I know where most of you stand on this one — Lisa Fernandes is a passionate chef. She showed that her fiery personality and kitchen skills could put her on the path to becoming a Top Chef. Unfortunately for her, she fell just short and had to settle for a runner-up prize.
Yummy Links: From Animal Crackers to the Gourmet Next Door
- Williams-Sonoma recently released circus cookie cutters and Erin made the most adorable cookies. — Erin Cooks
- Nobody likes a uni-task kitchen gadget so learn how to use your common appliances in uncommon ways. — Chow
- Move over Magnolia: these cupcakes are giving the original cupcake bakery a run for its money.
Off to Market Recap: Wedding Favors
Finding the perfect wedding favor is not an easy task. A good wedding favor should spark the memory of the wedding, be representative of the couple, and be somewhat useful. To inspire our blushing brides, I asked you to help me find the internet's most fabulous favors.
Off To Market: Dishtowels
During the spring and summer, my mom and I like to go over to my grandfather Al's house to tan and swim in his pool. He lives in the East Bay and often times it is 10-15°F warmer at his house than it is at ours. When we head over to Al's house, we stop at the store for the fixings for a lovely dinner.
Announcing the First Golden Clog Award Nominees
You may know the James Beard Awards, and you might also know the Food Network Awards, but have you heard of the Golden Clog Awards?
Food author Michael Ruhlman — you may remember him from The Next Iron Chef — and bad boy Anthony Bourdain have put their heads together and have created the Golden Clog Awards. They said it's born out of "too many beers and late night yakatori," and I think it's just downright fun.
Off To Market Recap: New Blender
I totally believe in rewarding oneself and that's why I am treating myself (for all of my hard work here at YumSugar) to a new blender. During summer I'm all about blitzing up fresh and exotic cocktails, with new and interesting ingredients. A new blender that can expertly and efficiently crush ice and smoothly mix a piña colada is very important to me.
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