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I Found the Best Way to Make a Grilled Cheese and It's Not in a Frying Pan

2 days ago | cnet.com | Pamela Vachon

Making a grilled cheese in a skillet isn't a complicated affair but innovation is innovation and I recently discovered a better way. The air fryer, which is my preffered method for making many things, gives the griddled version of the classic sandwich a run for it's money. If you prefer a truly crispy sandwich without butter-logged bread and no mess to clean up, the air fryer is where you want to be.
Need to Find High-Quality Wine on a Budget? Here's How

2 days ago | cnet.com | Pamela Vachon

As a recent CNET survey found, 93% of Americans are concerned about the rise of inflation, and it's not hard to see why. Inflation has made something as simple as picking out a bottle of wine feel like a momentous hit on the wallet. That's a shame for wine connoisseurs everywhere, as there's nothing quite like having wine for a special occasion. However, fantastic wine doesn't have to come with a premium price tag.
Need to Find High-Quality Wine on a Budget? Here's How

2 days ago | flipboard.com | Pamela Vachon

3 hours agoLOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — In solidly Republican Kentucky, resistance to President Donald Trump’s trade wars has sprung up from a cross-section of key business sectors, GOP Sen. Rand Paul said Monday. Paul said he’s heard concerns from agriculture, the auto sector, bourbon production, home building and …
This Denver Restaurant Has a New Way to Convert Plate Scraps to Compost

2 days ago | msn.com | Pamela Vachon

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This Is the Easiest Way to Make a Bacon Cheeseburger

2 days ago | cnet.com | Pamela Vachon

Grilling season is officially here, but if you don't have a grill, don't fret. There are still ways to make delicious cheeseburgers, turkey burgers and veggies burgers without firing up the Weber. One of my favorite ways? By using the air fryer. I'm no stranger to the trendy countertop oven. I make loads of things in the air fryer, but resisted making burgers out of fear that I wouldn't be able to hit that coveted medium rare internal temp as I can with cast-iron skillet or gas grill.
The Key to Cooking Sustainably Is Always Asking This One Question

2 days ago | foodandwine.com | Pamela Vachon

Credit: Courtesy of Pasque Seasonal and local are no longer the buzzy descriptors for new restaurants that they once were, and that’s a good thing. With those factors well established, the next generation of responsible restaurant aims for zero-waste, and this restaurant calls it nature-forward. With a sustainably minded design and holistic commitment to responsible sourcing and disposal, Denver’s Pasque, named for an early-blooming local wildflower, is exactly that.
Hidden In The Heart Of Oregon Wine Country Is A Warm, Welcoming Little Town Whose Name Means 'Friendship'

1 week ago | islands.com | Pamela Vachon

What can be more charming than a town that was named in a spirit of friendship? Amity, Oregon, is exactly that. This is a place whose history is rooted in getting along, initially as the site of a school built in the mid-1800s to connect two rivaling communities.
Hidden In The Heart Of Oregon Wine Country Is A Warm, Welcoming Little Town Whose Name Means 'Friendship'

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Pamela Vachon

3 hours agoCave Junction Motorcyclist Dies in Tragic Crash on Highway 199 in Josephine CountyA tragic event unfolded on Highway 199 in Josephine County last Friday when William Robert Murphy, 37, of Cave Junction, met his untimely end in a …4 hours agoAshland Little League goes to bat for Hunter Park“We understand the need to pay more.
A Cheesemonger Reveals: The Best Way to Store Your Cheese

1 week ago | cnet.com | Pamela Vachon

Don't ditch that half-eaten block of cheese. By storing it the right way, you can keep any variety of cheese fresh and delicious for days and even weeks. To keep cheese tasting as good as the day you bought it, avoid plastic wrap or storage bags. These methods can starve cheese of the air it needs to breathe, and leave it tasting stale along with ruining the texture. If you want your cheese to taste as good as the day you first sliced it, it's time to store it like the pros do.
Not Sure How Much to Tip on Delivery? Here's What Experts Say

2 weeks ago | cnet.com | Pamela Vachon

Why You Can Trust CNET Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Reviews ethics statement Home Kitchen & Household Only a third of Americans feel confident about how much to tip on delivery. This breakdown of what grocery and restaurant delivery drivers make and where fees are going might clear things up.