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Us vs. Appliances

by Anne Maxfield
January 13, 2020January 4, 2022

The appliances are winning. You wouldn’t expect a big difference between France and the US when it comes to appliances, but there’s more than pressing start.

A Crawfish Boil at Gaskins

by Anne Maxfield
May 23, 2016January 19, 2022

There are always restaurants you want to try and for whatever reasons never seem to get to. Such is the case with Gaskins, in Germantown NY.

The Great Peeler Showdown

by Anne Maxfield
October 19, 2015January 20, 2022

I promised to test some of the many peelers I had when I got my hands on some eggplant, a vegetable that always gives me grief.

Better, Best Broccoli Soup

by Anne Maxfield
January 8, 2015March 5, 2024

After the disappointing batch of roasted broccoli soup, I was on a quest to find a better recipe. This one from the New York Times definitely fit the bill with… Read More »Better, Best Broccoli Soup