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Tommy Werner

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Natural wine lover, amateur cartoonist, rock and roll trivia nerd, and usually found somewhere near creamy peanut butter.

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A Brief History of the Frozen Waffle

How'd the humble waffle make its way into (almost) every freezer in America? One of our founding fathers had something to do with it.
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You Might Be Leaving the Essence of These Vegetables in the Trash

And you might be leaving them out.
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How to Pick the Perfect Paprika

Are all paprikas the same? Yes. But no. Well, maybe.
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The Ultimate Broth Comes From Something You Throw Away

Brodo di Parmigiano. Say it with me.
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Crispy Shallots Belong On Pretty Much Everything

It’s about time you became fast friends with the best topping since croutons.
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7 Food Waste Tips We Learned From the City Harvest Cookbook

The recipes are great. The #WasteLess tips are even better.
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The Fast, French Trick to Giving Vegetables Slow-Cooked Flavor

Glazing is the ultimate “swing season” cooking technique.
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Stop Messing Up Rice, Start Baking It

The best way to make rice.
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What to Use When You Don't Own These Kitchen Tools

No sifter? No rolling pin? No potato ricer? No sweat.
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The Best Way to Reheat Leftover Pizza

When cold pizza's leaving you cold, try this.
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How to Cook With Leftover Egg Yolks

When rich, silky sauces and desserts are called for, you need egg yolks—and lots of them. So tell us again why you've been throwing them away?
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How to Turn Your Vegetables Into Butter

Just. Add. Butter.
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Where is the Best Place to Keep Vermouth?

Yo, vermouth, chill out!
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Our 17 Best Grilling Secrets

From mastering a perfect dog to giving coleslaw a smoky upgrade: These are the tips we picked up from a summer of cooking with fire.
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The New Way to Toast Nuts Stars Brown Butter

Bonus: This method is really hard to mess up.
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11 Kitchen Tasks That Need Your Full Attention

The key ingredient when cooking these dishes: your eyes.
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33 Ways to Use Peanut Butter

Because there's more to life than peanut butter and jelly.
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Why Vinaigrettes Are the Perfect Sauce

Time to think outside of the bottle.
Recipes & Menus

Our Favorite Ice Cream Sundae Combinations

Keep it simple, sundaes.
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How to Make Okra Less Slimy

Don't hate the okra. Hate the slime.