Sometimes it feels good to splurge.
Few things get as sure a return on your investment as what goes in your stomach.
Does anyone ever regret using high-quality ingredients to cook a good meal?
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Plus, with fall coming up, there are plenty of opportunities for entertaining and sharing your new finds.
However, not every expensive grocery item is necessarily worth the extra money.
“Baked goods taste more decadent and will be fluffier and rise better.
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And of course, French butter makes a piece of plain toast taste better too!
A16-ounce box at Trader Joe’sright now costs $4.99, which gets you about eight figs.
“And a few slices of American cheese on white bread won’t cut it.
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I go all out with a nice sourdough or other crusty bread and melted Gruyere.
It’s also a nice mild addition to a cheese board.”
He adds, “I don’t use a half-cup in a stir fry!
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It’s a waste.
I use it for dipping or finishing a dish.
“Gives it that extra sexy note to make your dish sing.”
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Order 100% organic matcha online fromFrauth.
For Lieu, and many other Chinese families, mooncakes evoke memories of fall.
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