I've been cutting peppers in a way that closely resembles the chef's method. It's a great way to neatly cut the pepper into strips and not have to deal with the mess of getting seeds stuck to the Pepper. As Chef Kelly Scott says in her comments you can still use the top and bottom of the pepper. Don't throw it away!
This is the fastest and easiest way to cut a bell pepper
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The fastest and easiest way I've found to start a charcoal chimney
I saw Mark's post about the Kingsford charcoal chimney, and I 100% co-sign on the awesomeness of charcoal chimneys. I wanted to share a trick for the fastest and easiest way to start a charcoal chimney. Back in the aughts, a friend gave me a Weber 20-inch kettle grill, and memories of my uncle gleefully… READ THE REST
Trader Joe's 100% ginger juice drink mix is great for cooking
I consume two packets of Trader Joe's ginger juice powder dissolved in hot water almost every day. It's not like regular ginger tea, which is just the ground-up root of the ginger plant. As the package copy for Trader Joe's 100% ginger juice drink mix says, "We take fresh ginger grown in Northern Thailand — which… READ THE REST
Netflix is bringing back Iron Chef
No matter how expansive their palates can be, most foodies still have comfort meals that are familiar favorites. Being adventurous with your tastes can be fun, but there's nothing like returning to the tried and true classics. Judging by recent news from Netflix, I suppose the same concept applies to food television. The streaming giant… READ THE REST
Give your pet the specific care it deserves with this at home allergy test kit
by: Eli Haba Any pet owner knows just how much a four-legged friend can enrich your life. Having a pet isn't merely having an animal at home to take care of, it's participating in an innate, interspecies bond that's been going on for millennia. However, we can't know what our pets are thinking so giving pets… READ THE REST
Your path to an IT career just became a lot more affordable
by: Andrea Sanchez Since IT is basically all around us and technology is involved in all aspects of our lives, it's no surprise the IT industry is growing immensely and employers are on the lookout for talent. Not to mention, a career in IT can definitely help pay the bills with a high average salary and annual salary raises. So, if you're looking to… READ THE REST
A chef-quality knife that can do it all is now only $69.99
If you love to cook or need to upgrade your kitchen cutlery, it's important to have quality cutlery that'll make the preparation process a whole lot easier. There's nothing worse than having a knife that won't properly or strongly cut through food, which can be frustrating enough to ruin a meal. You may think you can only find this… READ THE REST
