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Gift Ideas for the Child Cook
Whether a child is interested in actually cooking in the kitchen or only pretend play with friends, cooking is a valuable way for kids to learn and use their imaginations. Here are my picks for the best toys, kids cookware, books, and other gifts that will delight your child while developing useful skills.

Thanksgiving Survival Guide
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of the year; friends, family, food, cooking, eating, stress, stress, stress. If you are the host of this year's Thanksgiving gathering, you may be experiencing a little anxiety. How am I going to cook all this food? What if nobody likes my food? I need help! Although I can’t help you keep Aunt Martha out of the kitchen or keep your cousin Steve from hitting on your friends, I can give you a few culinary tips to make your Thanksgiving a little less stressful.

The Village Butcher
The village butcher is a relic of the past, a memory for most Americans. In a country of fast food, online shopping, giant chain-supermarkets and mega-department stores, no one is willing to be inconvenienced by making a separate trip just to buy meat. The number of butcher shops in America is near extinction levels. Butcher shops thrive in other parts of the world, so why not here?

How to Shop for Gourmet Food
Shopping for gourmet foods can be very intimidating. Many products have labels in a foreign language and price variations that make no sense to the casual observer. How, then, is a consumer to make any rational buying decision without spending hours of preliminary research? Don't despair. Here are a few easy tips to reduce your stress and better prepare you as a gourmet shopper.