Lessons from the Pastry Kitchen
I decided to go back to culinary school to take a deep dive into gluten-free and plant-based desserts. Here’s what I learned.
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piketoplate
- Nov 2, 2021
- 5 min
Let’s Talk About Apples
What do Ice Age Animals and Silk Road merchants have to do with apples? Why do some apples taste better than others? Let’s explore.
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piketoplate
- Oct 12, 2021
- 5 min
A Few of My Favorite Things
I was in a store recently when I heard a catchy tune coming over the speakers. It took me a moment to realize that it was a jazzed-up...
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piketoplate
- Aug 12, 2021
- 3 min
Let’s Get the Kids into the Kitchen
The kitchen is not just a place to cook. It's a place for children to learn important academic concepts and life skills.
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piketoplate
- Feb 17, 2021
- 7 min
All About the Brassicas
Gardening season is just around the corner and that was the real spark for this entire blog.
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piketoplate
- Sep 3, 2020
- 4 min
Basil Doesn’t Want to Chill Out
A couple of weeks ago, we went camping with a pair of friends. One of the highlights of our camping trips is the food. While the guys are...
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piketoplate
- Aug 7, 2020
- 4 min
The Love Apple of My Eye
Fresh tomatoes. They are just one of the many joys of summer. There’s nothing like plucking one right off the vine, adding a sprinkle of...
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piketoplate
- Jul 28, 2020
- 3 min
A Lesson on Zucchini
Remember the scene in Forest Gump when he goes on about all of the things one can make with shrimp? I’m living that scene right now, but...
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piketoplate
- Jul 1, 2020
- 2 min
No More Slimy Cilantro!
I use a lot of cilantro in my cooking. It’s one of those ingredients that you simply cannot skip if the recipe calls for it and there...
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piketoplate
- Jun 22, 2020
- 2 min
A Blog with a Vision
Do you remember MySpace? In the early 2000s, it was all the rage. I didn't feel like I was interesting enough to have my own page, but I...
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