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The pancake batter blueprint

Jun 23, 2024

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8 min read

The pancake batter blueprint

+ squeezing steak juices, bouillon products, & more.

Keith McBrayer
Ethan Chlebowski
Keith McBrayer, +1
Why does Caesar salad hit different?

Jan 28, 2024

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9 min read

Why does Caesar salad hit different?

+ restaurant level veggies, food trucks, potato types, & more.

Ethan Chlebowski
Keith McBrayer
Ethan Chlebowski, +1
The frozen peas protocol (lifestyle hack)

Jun 2, 2024

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8 min read

The frozen peas protocol (lifestyle hack)

+ Deli containers, delicate aromatics, & more

Ethan Chlebowski
Keith McBrayer
Ethan Chlebowski, +1

Archive

Is expensive butter worth it?

Aug 9, 2026

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3 min read

Is expensive butter worth it?

Using black beans, veggie burgers, & more

Keith McBrayer
Ethan Chlebowski
Keith McBrayer, +1
Why instant bouillon rocks

Aug 2, 2026

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2 min read

Why instant bouillon rocks

Buying & usage tips, the black sesame trend, and more

Keith McBrayer
Ethan Chlebowski
Keith McBrayer, +1
Using Chickpeas for High Protein Salads

Jul 26, 2026

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2 min read

Using Chickpeas for High Protein Salads

Instant Yeast vs Active Dry Yeast, recipe recs, & more

Keith McBrayer
Ethan Chlebowski
Keith McBrayer, +1
Using Tinned Fish

Jul 19, 2026

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3 min read

Using Tinned Fish

Quick weekday cooking, bento box lunches, plus restaurant chips & salsa science.

Keith McBrayer
Ethan Chlebowski
Keith McBrayer, +1
Why we love pickled peppers

Jul 12, 2026

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2 min read

Why we love pickled peppers

A pickled pepper sandwich, wooden vs plastic utensils, & more.

Keith McBrayer
Ethan Chlebowski
Keith McBrayer, +1
Why sesame seeds are so versatile

Jul 5, 2026

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2 min read

Why sesame seeds are so versatile

Poke bowls, vegan Caesar salads explained, and more.

Keith McBrayer
Ethan Chlebowski
Keith McBrayer, +1
How to love olives (& use them)

Jun 28, 2026

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3 min read

How to love olives (& use them)

Plus buttermilk substitutes, pasta salad recs, and more.

Keith McBrayer
Ethan Chlebowski
Keith McBrayer, +1
Fresh ginger has no substitute

Jun 21, 2026

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2 min read

Fresh ginger has no substitute

Buying + using tips, stir fry recipe, csa boxes, & more

Keith McBrayer
Ethan Chlebowski
Keith McBrayer, +1
Why sesame oil is worth buying

Jun 14, 2026

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3 min read

Why sesame oil is worth buying

+ Is preheating the oven necessary?

Keith McBrayer
Ethan Chlebowski
Keith McBrayer, +1
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