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Green sprouts in garlic?

Posted Tuesday, May 29, 2007 2:46 PM

Q. Every so often, the garlic I buy sprouts a green root, or there’s green in the middle when I cut it open. Am I storing it wrong? Should I cut out the green bit? A: The green sprout is a sign that you’ve got an older head of garlic, but it doesn’t mean

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How to carve a roasted chicken

Posted Tuesday, May 01, 2007 6:33 PM

Q: How do I carve a roasted chicken ? A: Being able to carve a chicken (or any poultry or meat) is one of those survival skills I rank up there along with knowing how to sharpen knives and make good coffee . I highly recommend, to anyone with a new or

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About Nest Colleen

I am a writer with OCD—Obsessive Culinary Disorder. I'll drive three hours for the perfect almond croissant, and spend countless hours in the kitchen noodling around with whatever recipe or ingredient I'm currently in love with. Ethnic grocery stores, supermarkets at off-peak hours, schmancy food emporiums and farmer's markets are my Madison Avenue. I'm also the author of "The Mere Mortal's Guide to Fine Dining: From Salad Forks to Sommeliers, How to Eat and Drink in Style Without Fear of Faux Pas".


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