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Practice makes perfect in the kitchen

My grandma is the cute old lady who always has cookies--for her granddaughters (obviously), for the kids next door, for the people who work at the bank. Whenever you go to her house, chocolate chip cookies and pizzelles will be there, without fail....
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Clafoutis: the perfect five-ingredient dessert

Little-known fact: I had a brief stint as an au pair in a tiny village west of Paris when I was 18. However, it only took me about two weeks to realize that I'm not cut out for the countryside or crying children. The only upside to country living? A...
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Why every kitchen needs a grater

Things that I've learned while cooking in France: A grater is necessary for any kitchen. I never had a grater when I had my own apartment, since I bought my cheese pre-grated. Yes, I was that lazy. However, I've learned that a grater can do so...
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Nutella is the beverage of champions

My cocktail/barista/life-in-general tip of the day: just add Nutella. I've found a cafe here that clearly caught on to the American obsession: they have Nutella EVERYTHING. Nutella muffins, milkshakes, cookies, hot chocolate. And bagels. Real...
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The vastly underrated carrot

It's entirely possible that Monday was the first day in my 21 (almost 22!) years of existence that I peeled a carrot. I've been racking my brain for another carrot peeling experience, and so far, I have nada. Side note: I'm sure my mother will...
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