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molded chocolates

Hand-Dipped vs. Molded Chocolates

If you are like us, you are thinking about, making, and eating chocolate all year long. And if you have ever set foot in our specialty kitchen store, you…

apple bacon brussles sprouts stuffing

Apple, Bacon & Brussels Sprouts Stuffing

Traditional stuffing has a well-reserved place in our hearts. But sometimes we want to take our dishes to the next level. This is where the elevated stuffing recipe comes…

dry brining a turkey

Why Should I Dry Brine a Turkey?

Gathering around the table is a time-honored, cherished tradition for many families. It is a time to share space, reminisce, trade gossip, and make new memories. And the table…

dry brining a turkey

Tips for Dry Brining a Turkey

After trying several methods, we have established that the best way to prepare your bird before cooking is with a dry brine. It gives you tender meat, lots of…

spatchcocking a turkey

5 Reasons for Spatchcocking a Turkey

Are you ready to talk family feasting? Nothing says holiday meal like a huge, round, trussed-up, whole-roasted turkey taking center stage on the dining room table. It’s beautiful and…

tempering couverture chocolate

Quick Guide to Tempering Couverture Chocolate

When you melt couverture chocolate, the cocoa butter molecules break down and become unstable. But with tempering, you can rebuild the cocoa butter crystals to give your chocolate treats…