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Around the World… Slowly

Posted on February 27, 2013 by admin

USA: The early American settlers cooked in iron pots set over the glowing embers of an open hearth. Later, when each town had a bakery, women would bring casseroles to cook in the slow heat of the communal oven after … Continue reading →

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Slow Cooker Recipes

Posted on February 20, 2013 by admin

Pot roast couldn’t be easier—or tastier—when you cook it slowly and add the umami boost of soy sauce. Winter root vegetables like turnips, parsnips and rutabagas can also be cooked along with the beef. SLOW COOKER POT ROAST 4 pounds … Continue reading →

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Slow Cookers From Around the World

Posted on February 12, 2013 by admin

Slow is Beautiful. There’s a world of traditional slow-cooking pots and casseroles to explore, and many of them are so attractive, you may be tempted to put them on your display shelves instead of your stove! • Clay pots, also … Continue reading →

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Slow Cooker Tips

Posted on February 5, 2013 by admin

What’s the best way to fit slow cooking into your daily routine? If you have time in the morning, you can assemble your recipe before you leave for the day, put it in a low oven or turn your slow … Continue reading →

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Super Bowl Bites

Posted on January 30, 2013 by admin

It’s Football Time, and we’ve got your Super Bowl party covered! These tasty chicken sliders are perfect for Super Bowl! Serve the chicken filling right in the cooker and let guests assemble their own sliders. Hoisin Chicken Sliders 8 skinless, … Continue reading →

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Do you Umami?

Posted on January 24, 2013 by admin

You probably know by now that naturally brewed Kikkoman Soy Sauce is a great source of umami, the savory “fifth taste” that’s become part of the current culinary vocabulary. But did you know that umami is also found in ripe … Continue reading →

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A look at Comfort Foods Around The World

Posted on January 15, 2013 by admin

America is a nation of immigrants, and since comfort foods are the foods we learned to love as children, dishes that spell comfort for some of us seem exotic to others. But many who grew up on meatloaf and macaroni … Continue reading →

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Winter Comfort Foods

Posted on January 9, 2013 by admin

The crisp golden skin of roast chicken, the aroma of freshly baked bread, a hearty beef stew bubbling on the stove, the nostalgic taste of holiday cookies—comfort foods engage our senses and our emotions in a deeply satisfying way. Check … Continue reading →

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Kikkoman Celebrates Over 300 Years of Tradition with New Documentary

Posted on December 29, 2012 by admin

Isogaba maware is a Japanese axiom that translates into “Make Haste Slowly.” It means to advance and grow, but to do so with tremendous thought and care. From its meticulous six-month natural brewing process to a heritage dating back to … Continue reading →

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Brining for the Holidays

Posted on December 19, 2012 by admin

More and more cooks are incorporating brining into their holiday recipes. And once you’ve tasted a brined turkey, you’ll know why. Brining adds an irresistible succulent and savory flavor that will have your family asking for second helpings—in fact, you … Continue reading →

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