We’ve been working on our wedding gift registry. I must say, this is one of the more enjoyable aspects of wedding planning.
Here’s what I’ve learned so far. . .
Author: Erin Nudi
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27 questions to ask wedding photographers
Although it’s been a fairly long engagement, things are getting down to the wire now. The fiance and I have had to step up in the wedding planning department.
Recently, we chose our photographer, and we are super confident in our decision. Here is the list of questions I asked, taken from various sources, but primarily from my wedding bible.
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Food history: slow cooker
I’ve always been wary of saying “crock pot” instead of “slow cooker” – I just don’t like the word “crock.” But, as it turns out, the crock pot (or, Crock-Pot®) really is the original slow cooker.
Sort of.
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Food history: chili cook offs
National Chili Day is February 27th.
Let’s prepare to celebrate one of the best dishes ever by examining not only where chili originated, but specifically chili cook offs.
Speaking of chili cook offs, I’ve won two with this gem right here:
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Difference between: lard and shortening
As a commenter on SeriousEats.com says, “[Shortening] is to lard as margarine is to butter. [Both] were created/marketed to be the better/cheaper/healthier versions of the original products.”
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Food history: fruitcake
Within the general history of fruitcake, of course, we must investigate the repulsion behind this unusual, and yet festive, food item.
Perhaps you still have one from over the holidays that you’re using as a doorstop.
