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Review: The Chopping Block

Shopping at the Chopping Block feels like pillaging the kitchen of a well-stocked friend. It’s not just the large working kitchen that sets us at ease, nor the ample counter space used for the shop’s frequent on-site classes. It’s the relaxed atmosphere and inviting white shelves that line the walls...

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Originally published August 2006, Apartment Therapy: The Kitchen  

Tip: Making Vanilla Sugar

Vanilla Sugar

For years I buried leftover vanilla pods in the sugar jar, creating a lightly perfumed vanilla sugar. Incorporating the vanilla directly into the sugar, though, creates a more intense flavor and leaves the sugar looking like a jar of French vanilla bean ice cream. In a pretty jar, it’s also a great gift to have on hand for the hostess of an impromptu summer gathering...

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Originally published August 2006, Apartment Therapy: The Kitchen