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Did the Italians Actually Teach the French the Art of the Vinaigrette?

Did the Italians Actually Teach the French the Art of the Vinaigrette?

At the Renaissance Society of America Conference The cultural magnificence of the vinaigrette was revealed to me in a paper read by Timothy Tomasik, an accomplished scholar of 16th-century French food, basically 1530 to 1560, during the height of the foires of Lyon and right around the time that the grand councillors of the city hosted their Swiss counterparts. The event, held on a rainy Saturday morning in Manhattan, was moderated by Allen Grieco, a research associate at the Villa i Tatti in Florence, the Harvard Center for Renaissance Studies. (Spoiler alert number five: We did visit New York City—twice;...

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Spices: The Best Way to Store Them

Spices: The Best Way to Store Them

Today it’s all about spices: the best way to store them. It seems like every time you are looking for a particular spice or seasoning in the pantry it’s always the very last jar that you reach for. At least that’s my luck. The lack of organization amongst so many spice containers can be aggravating, especially when you are trying to follow a recipe that requires a lot more energy and focus. We’re going to dive into spices: the best way to store them.  Spices: The Best Way to Store Them The picture below is my main spice rack storage...

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Spices: The Best Way to Store Them

Spices: The Best Way to Store Them

Today it’s all about spices: the best way to store them. It seems like every time you are looking for a particular spice or seasoning in the pantry it’s always the very last jar that you reach for. At least that’s my luck. The lack of organization amongst so many spice containers can be aggravating, especially when you are trying to follow a recipe that requires a lot more energy and focus. We’re going to dive into spices: the best way to store them.  Spices: The Best Way to Store Them The picture below is my main spice rack storage...

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17 Coolest Room Organizers

17 Coolest Room Organizers

  Hanging Mesh Space Saver Bags with Zipper 3 Compartment Hanging Basket for Stuffed Animal Toys Storage Kids Room Organizer 2packs (Orange+Brown)Hanging Mesh Space Saver Bags with Zipper 3 Compartment Hanging Basket for Stuffed Animal Toys Storage Kids Room Organizer 2packs (Orange+Brown) - 【Easy to identify】 easy to see what’s inside through the net which convenient for child find their items quickly. 【3 tier storage organizer with zipper】each compartment has durable & smooth full zipper which is easy to open and closure and protect your item avoid fallingdifferent items are placed in different compartment, keep space neat and comfortable. 【High quality】mesh...

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17 Coolest Room Organizers

17 Coolest Room Organizers

  Hanging Mesh Space Saver Bags with Zipper 3 Compartment Hanging Basket for Stuffed Animal Toys Storage Kids Room Organizer 2packs (Orange+Brown)Hanging Mesh Space Saver Bags with Zipper 3 Compartment Hanging Basket for Stuffed Animal Toys Storage Kids Room Organizer 2packs (Orange+Brown) - 【Easy to identify】 easy to see what’s inside through the net which convenient for child find their items quickly. 【3 tier storage organizer with zipper】each compartment has durable & smooth full zipper which is easy to open and closure and protect your item avoid fallingdifferent items are placed in different compartment, keep space neat and comfortable. 【High quality】mesh...

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