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Are You Forgetting This Step When You Freeze Bagels?

The owners of Bear's Cup — where Rach and John get their bagels up in the Adirondacks — are sharing their pro tips + tricks for freezing + reviving bagels.
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Freezing Bagels The Right Way | You're Doing It Wrong | Bagel Shop Owner Tips + Tricks

The owners of Bear's Cup in Bolton Landing, New York (where Rach + John get their bagels!) break down the steps for freezing + reviving bagels.
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Chef Christopher Kimball's Favorite Kitchen Gadgets Of 2021 So Far

Milk Street's Chris Kimball shows us some of his favorite kitchen gadgets of the year so far — and Rach can't get over the reusable toaster bags.
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Toaster Bags Make Grilled Cheese + Leftover Pizza Even MORE Convenient

Chef Chris Kimball shares the kitchen gadgets he's loving in 2021 — like toaster bags for grilled cheese, washable sponge cloths that last 6 months + more.
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Yes, Rach Has Go-To Pots & Pans When She Cooks At Home (There are 3!)

It's no secret that Rach creates her very own cookware — and when it comes to picking favorites, it all depends on what she's cooking.
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Cooking With Salt: Which Type Of Salt Does Rachael Use The Most? | Q & Ray + J

"You can go down a rabbit hole of what to do with your specialty salts," Rach says, "but the day to day, Kosher for cooking, flaky sea for finishing."
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Which Type Of Salt Does Rachael Cook With The Most?

Rachael isn't too fussy or fancy about which kind of salt she uses. In fact, her go-to salt in the kitchen probably is yours, too.
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Honing vs Sharpening Knives: What's The Difference?

Honing vs sharpening knives: what's the difference? Chef Jet Tila explains and demonstrates how to hone a chef knife, paring knife + serrated knife.
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Knife Honing 101: Tips Every Chef Should Know | Chef Jet Tila

"One of the things every cook absolutely needs to know how to do is hone their knife," celebrity chef Jet Tila says. Get his tips!
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Don't Worry About Which Onion You Use — Except If You're Making This

There are white onions, yellow onions, red onions + more (not to mention leeks & shallots) — so does it matter what kind you use? Rachael answers.
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Onion Debate — Does It Matter What Kind You Use? | Q Ray & J

"Listen, if I have a white onion and I don't have a yellow-skinned onion, I use the white onion," Rach says. But there's one catch!
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How To Clean Your Wood Cutting Boards The Rach Way

Rach's entire kitchen counter is made of butcher block, and she has a large collection of cutting boards. Here's what she uses to clean the wood surfaces.
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What To Do With Leftover Frying Oil | Q & Ray & J

If the oil has debris in it, you should discard it, Rach says — and she explains how. But did you know you can sometimes use oil more than once?
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Here's How Rach Handles Leftover Cooking Oil

How to dispose of cooking oil at home + when you can reuse frying oil, according to Rachael.
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