Are Sauteed Onions Keto Friendly? Find Out Here!

Let’s get right to today’s question: are sautéed onions keto friendly?  If you’ve found yourself Googling this while holding a yellow onion in one hand and a bottle of olive oil in the other, welcome.  I’ve been there.  The good news? The answer is pretty straight forward. Yes, onions can totally be part of a […]

Best Way to Slice and Dice Cucumbers for Cooking

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Today, we’re talking about cucumbers.  Specifically, how to slice, dice, chop those babies.  I didn’t always feel this strongly about cubes until I took a cooking class at Charleston Cooks years ago and learned a ton of great cutting techniques.  Ever since, I’ve been oddly obsessed with perfect cucumber cubes, thin slices, julienned cucumbers…you name […]

How to Dice Roma Tomatoes: Easy Steps & Quick Tips

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Summer is my favorite time to talk about tomatoes.  Tomatoes are finally at their peak. They’re vibrant, juicy, and practically spilling out of every basket at the farmers market.  This is when they taste the best and are bright, fresh, and full of flavor.  Whether you’ve picked up a bunch of tomatoes from your favorite […]

How Authentic Italian Gelato Is Made Step-by-Step

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I still think about the gelato shop I wandered into during a recent trip to Florence.  I was craving something cold, creamy, and delicious.  As I walked into the shop, I immediately noticed the display case. There were just so many options. There were rows of different flavors like hazelnut, fior di latte, pistachio, and […]

Best Ways to Use Leftover Sourdough Bread: Easy Recipes

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If you’ve ever made sourdough from scratch, you know one thing: it’s not just bread.  It’s a whole experience. You feed it, you watch it, you wait.  You obsess over the fermentation process, take notes on dough rise, and cross your fingers during the bake.  In my case, I’ve got a jar of bubbly active […]