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Brave & Maiden

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22 Cast Iron Skillets Tested

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100 Yr old renovated AirBnb in Santa Barbara

The Craft House is a 100-year-old bed & breakfast that has been thoroughly reimagined for today's travel. Located in the heart of Downtown Santa Barbara, every inch of The Craft House's 5 beds and 5.5 baths has been thoughtfully designed to blend old-world charm with modern amenities & comfort. You'll love the gourmet kitchen, huge backyard & en suite bathrooms in every bedroom. This listing includes the main house & the attached 1-bed 1-bath Lotus Suite, with private entrance and full kitchen.

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Mulberries: The Fruit That's Probably Growing in Your Yard Right Now

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Getting to know Happy Canyon, One of Southern California’s tiniest AVA’s

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Russell Crowe Will Play Famously Emotional Chef Marco Pierre White in Biopic Film

Australian actor Russell Crowe will play formerly renowned chef Marco Pierre White in a new biopic, according to Marco Pierre White. Speaking this weekend, Pierre White said:

“I have just signed the deal. Russell has written the script, Russell’s company is producing it, Russell is directing it and Russell is playing the third or fourth Marco.
“When they do a movie on your life, you don’t just have one Marco – I am nearly 60. If there was anyone in Hollywood to play me, it would have to be Russell.”

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You Think You Know Umami

Although Americans have been using the word umami for the past decade and it’s been in use in the English language since 1979, its definition remains elusive to many. Ask someone who thinks that they know what umami is, and she’ll tell you it’s the “fifth taste,” after salty, sweet, sour, and bitter.

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The Serious Eats Guide to Ramen Styles

Ramen noodles may seem simple at first blush, but from Tokyo style ramen noodles to Hakata style ramen noodles, complexities about.

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How To Make Tomato Paste

Homemade tomato paste is an entirely different — and utterly more delicious — beast than the kind you can buy at the supermarket. It takes about a day to make (happily, much of that work is hands-off), and in the end, you’ll have enough tomato paste to last you through several cooking projects. In my book, homemade is worth the effort every time.