Tag: kitchen staples

In Praise of Smaller Grocery Stores

I like to do our weekly shopping in larger supermarkets. They have the variety of produce and seafood I want. Some of them will cater to ethnic populations in their neighborhoods. But sometimes when I just need to get two or three items on the way home, smaller grocery stores will do the trick. Some …

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Lab Stuff that Should Be in Kitchens

I spent much of my adult life working in research laboratories. While some of the equipment and supplies have no use in home kitchens, others would be perfect additions. Here are a few that I’d love to see sold at the supermarket or kitchen supply store. Parafilm. This is what plastic wrap wants to be …

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Provisioning a Pantry

One of the challenges of setting up a kitchen is knowing what supplies you need. Start by asking yourself a few questions: Am I really going to cook, or just bring home food to eat? If you’re going to use your kitchen to microwave takeout food or brew coffee in the morning, you’re not going …

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