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A Primer on Knife Sharpening [offsite link]
Testing Sharpness, Sharpening Stones and other equipment, and more...

Black Birds Baked in a Pie?
Pie birds are small, hollow, ceramic or stoneware figures, usually about 3 to 5 inches high. They are vents which are "baked" in a pie to allow the steam to escape and prevent the pie filling in a two crust pie from cooking over in the oven.

Care for Your Grill , From Sunbeam-Coleman [offsite link]
Details on performing regular seasonal maintenance on your gas grill. plus faq related to trouble shooting, repair and replacing parts. You can also download copies of lost used manuals.

Choosing Pots and Pans to Improve Your Cooking [offsite link]
A few well-chosen pieces, starting with a good stockpot and a heavy sauté pan, can make a big difference

For Slow-Cooked Flavor in a Hurry, Turn Up the Pressure [offsite link]
Rich, full-bodied chili in 30 minutes? Artichokes in 10? You can do it with a pressure cooker. Today´s pressure cookers are a far cry from their predecessors. Safety features make kitchen mishaps a thing of the past.

Knife Shapes and Uses [offsite link]
There are many types and shapes of knives available. Here are some of the basic shapes of knives and what they were designed to be used for.

The Irreplaceable Cast-Iron Skillet [offsite link]
Using and Caring For Your Cast-Iron Skillet; Techniques for Restoring an old Cast-Iron Pan: How To Season A New Cast-Iron Pan; Recipes Using a Cast-Iron Skillet

Use A Food Thermometer [offsite link]
Thermometers are turning up everywhere in today´s kitchens in all shapes and sizes -- digitals, instant-reads, probes for the oven and microwave, disposable indicators and sensor sticks, pop-ups, and even barbecue forks. This page has pictures of thermometer types, proper placement, and desired temperatures many foods should reach.

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