Non-stick Pans Review: High Heat a No No

Posted on September 9, 2010 by Kelly Estes   [Comments Off]

Fish with Panko bread crumbs, sauteed in non-stick skillet

Chances are, you have a non-stick pan in your kitchen arsenal. But which non-stick pans are worth the money? And which will last the longest?

Over the past 10 years, I’ve owned a few different non-stick pans. First, my pet peeve about non-stick pans: most take longer than a cast iron or stainless steel pan to heat up. When you’re trying to get a meal together, that can irk you!

Great for Fish!

However, I love using non-stick pans for sauteeing fish! The trick to making a non-stick pan last longer is Continue reading →

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Boston Brown Bread Sweet Success

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Kelly Estes   [4 Comments]

If you’ve ever longed for a slightly sweet but satisfying afternoon snack, or even simple breakfast, look no further.

Try this Boston Brown Bread with a little Continue reading →

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Why Germans Love Whole Bread, And What It Costs Them

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Kelly Estes   [13 Comments]

We’ve heard the rumors of Germans eating fresh bread with every meal. Are they true?

Many Germans bake their own bread instead of buying the sometimes stale Continue reading →

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Salmon Putanesca Livens Up Tastebuds

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Kelly Estes   [2 Comments]

*part 2 in a series

Salmon Putanesca

How many times have you seen fish in the grocery store, only to shy away from buying a couple fillets because you’re unsure how to cook them?

It’s a very common problem. Thankfully, after taking a 3-hour cooking class on various ways to cook fish, I’m more confident about serving up a delicious seafood meal! The Salmon Putanesca dish we cooked that evening wowed me.

When you go to buy fish, whether it’s for Salmon Putanesca or another dish, don’t let the seafood person make you Continue reading →

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Mussel Inspiration in Cooking Class

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Kelly Estes   [3 Comments]

Smoked salmon with creme fraiche in savory mini cone

*part 1 in a series

Mussels are a popular appetizer, but how many people know how to cook them at home?

Recently, I attended a ‘fish cookery’ class taught by head chef Michael Ramsey. The class, filled with 29 other ‘students,’ was treated to a couple of appetizers upon arrival.

One was a sesame seared tuna with sweet chili pipettes (very fuzzy photo, so I did not include it; my apologies), and a smoked salmon with Continue reading →

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