Hatch Hatch Hooray!

It’s one of my favorite times of year! Hatch Chile season is upon us and that means its time to celebrate one of the most wonderful peppers in existence – the New Mexico Hatch Chile. It’s a short season August and September only, so take advantage while you can!

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How to Choose a Chef Knife

With so many different kinds of knives on the market, it can be hard to know which one to choose. If you’ve been thinking about making the investment in a good knife, this post will give you some insight into some things you may wish to consider. Here are the knives I use in my kitchen (in the order I usually reach for them):

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Instant Pot Stock

Almost all restaurants make their own stock – it’s one of the things that gives restaurant food that additional depth of flavor and texture. Traditionally, this process takes 8 – 12 hours at home, but the method here takes less than 2 – and most of that time is hands off – thanks to using a pressure cooker (Instant Pot).

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