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Brian Theis
Dec 17, 20201 min read
Popcorn Strings!
December 13th may be National Popcorn String Day, but I think it's safe to celebrate these charming and atmospheric traditional tree...
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Brian Theis
Dec 17, 20201 min read
Betty Crocker's Party Book, 1960
One of Betty's spiral-bound charmers. Highlights from the Christmas chapter include: door decor, wreaths, tree-trimming, a "cooky" swap...
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Brian Theis
Dec 16, 20203 min read
Gala Holiday Ham & Noodle Ring
One ring to rule them all. A nod to the zany ring molds of yore, this gala treat has a velvety texture and exciting, full-flavored...
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Brian Theis
Dec 10, 20204 min read
Rally 'Round the Cheese Ball!
They come in all shapes and sizes, AND nationalities. Around the cheese ball at a party is where the action is and I've been making them...
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Brian Theis
Dec 9, 20201 min read
Consumers Power Christmas Recipes, 1967
In my mid-century cookbook collection I have a trove of "cookbooklets," or elaborate, soft cover recipe pamphlets. Frequently used for...
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Brian Theis
Dec 9, 20201 min read
The Thermapen Mk4 Oven Thermometer
Cook it right! Monitoring the temperature of meat and poultry as you cook is a sure way to avoid overcooking and make sure you've cooked...
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Brian Theis
Dec 3, 20201 min read
BH&G Treasury of Christmas Ideas, 1966
Full title: Better Homes and Gardens Treasury of Christmas Ideas, 1966 This is an unusually ambitious book full of Christmas decorating...
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Brian Theis
Dec 3, 20201 min read
Forgotten Cookies
From "The Infinite Feast: How to Host the Ones You Love—Recipes from the Big Easy . . . and Beyond" by Brian Theis, 2020 Click here for...
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Brian Theis
Dec 3, 20204 min read
Make Your Own Christmas Village
I am a person that loves miniature things. I also love Christmas. So naturally I'm someone who loves miniature Christmas villages. 🎄 🏡...
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Brian Theis
Dec 1, 20203 min read
Have Yourself a Slender Little Christmas*
*Or ANY time of year! Here are ten easy rules to follow so you don’t blimp out during the holidays. 1. Stay active! Hang out with...
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Brian Theis
Nov 24, 20201 min read
Some Tasty Ideas for Leftover Turkey
From The General Foods Kitchens Cookbook, 1959.
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Brian Theis
Nov 19, 20201 min read
How to Dice an Onion and a Bell Pepper
We've already learned how to dice celery, here. This week, to complete The Creole Trinity mirepoix, I present . . . how to dice onions...
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Brian Theis
Nov 19, 20201 min read
Better Homes and Gardens Thanksgiving 1953
Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book, 1953. Parker House Rolls! Roast Turkey! Pies! Potatoes! Vegetables! I've curated a whole bunch of...
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Brian Theis
Nov 12, 20201 min read
Celery Dicing & Carrot Curls! 🔪🥕
I decided (for no particular reason) that these two tips belonged together. I dice celery a couple of times a week as part of my Creole...
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Brian Theis
Nov 12, 20201 min read
Christmas Morning French Toast
Through the years we all will be together If the Fates allow Hang a shining star upon the highest bough 🌟 And have yourself a merry...
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Brian Theis
Nov 11, 20201 min read
Holiday Inn International Cook Book 1972
Ruth M. Malone, also known as "The Cook Book Lady," was Food Editor of Holiday Inn Magazine. She put this bestseller together featuring...
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Brian Theis
Nov 11, 20201 min read
Good Grips Triple Kitchen Timer
Ti-i-i-ime is on my side, yes it is After my chef's knife, possibly the most fre quent thing I use in my kitchen is my timer. I've just...
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Brian Theis
Nov 5, 20201 min read
"Classic Chicken!"
Guess what? This delicious recipe is an EXCLUSIVE, not in my new cookbook! It's my legendary "Classic Chicken!" So-called because I came...
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Brian Theis
Nov 5, 20201 min read
Chef’sChoice Electric Knife Sharpener
Undoubtedly the tool I use most frequently, every day, in my own kitchen, is my 8-inch chef's knife. It's hard to get by without an...
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Brian Theis
Oct 29, 20201 min read
Vampire Loaf of Salmon
From "The Infinite Feast: How to Host the Ones You Love—Recipes from the Big Easy . . . and Beyond" by Brian Theis, 2020 Click here for...
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