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  A Summer Berry Streusel Cake Recipe Inspired by an Ice Cream Icon

  Eater - Joy Cho

  Having grown up in Columbus, Ohio, Graeter’s and Jeni’s were always my go-to spots for grabbing a cold, creamy treat on summer nights. While my friends tended to gravitate toward Jeni’s ’gram-ready vibes and unexpected flavors (goat cheese with red cherries, anyone?), my dad has always been an …

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  Don’t Make Gravy Without This Super-Fine Flour

  Eater - Amy McCarthy

  As a respectable Southern woman, I pride myself on being able to make an excellent gravy. It’s a culinary flex, one I am thrilled to flaunt at the dinner table, to transform the humble trio of pan drippings, flour, and milk or broth into a rich, creamy sauce that pairs well with everything from …

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  McCormick Wants to Be a Cool Spice Brand

  Eater - Caitlin Raux Gunther

  When I think about McCormick, my mind drifts to my mom’s spice cabinet, where stout, red-capped bottles have been collecting dust for decades. During visits home, my siblings and I like to fish out old bottles like bingo balls and gleefully announce their expiration dates — usually closer to our …

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  My Garbage Bowl Is the Most Important Thing on My Kitchen Counter

  Eater - Amy McCarthy

  I am not one of those people who insists on keeping their counters clear of gadgetry. Nope, I have an absurdly huge ice maker (the kind that makes the good ice, thank you very much), an air fryer, a fancy toaster, and an assortment of canisters and containers. But the most important thing on my …

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  Why Is Butter Temperature So Important in Baking?

  Eater - Dayna Evans

  In pretty much every baking recipe, no matter the diversity of the ingredients or range of final products, you can almost guarantee one thing: If the recipe calls for butter, you’re going to be told what temperature that butter should be. In pie, butter must be refrigerator-cold. In cookies, for …

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  A Strawberry Scones Recipe That Gets It Right

  Eater - Irene Dambriunas

  I’ve worked in many different bakeries across New York City over the past eight years, and most of them have the same assortment of fresh-baked morning pastries — staples such as biscuits, muffins, banana bread, and scones. Speaking from experience, muffins are generally the most popular selection. …