Kitchen knife shapes and uses

There are a lot of unique and bizarre-looking knife blades around the world but only a few are actually practical for everyday kitchen use. Now we are going to list our favourite shapes that work for the kitchen the best...
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Panamanian Sancocho Soup Recipe

Sanchocho is a hearty soup with yuca and chicken that comes from Panama. There are many variations of it out there, but our Mysterious Chef is giving the classic Panamanian dish a new twist. Follow the recipe below to make it at home for a warm fall dinner.

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Meatball Shakshuka Recipe

Shakshuka is a dish of eggs cooked in tomato sauce that goes well with meatballs. Simply by adding the meatballs, it transforms from a nice hearty breakfast to a smoky dinner. Our recipe takes only 30 minutes to prepare and is simple enough for anybody to follow.
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How to carve a Pumpkin

It’s that time of the year again when everyone is on a hunt for the best pumpkins and costumes for their Haloween parties. Although people get excited and buy their pumpkins as soon as October starts, waiting is probably the right thing to do and here is why: Most pumpkins will be rotten beyond recovery after a week and a half to two weeks. With this in mind, buy your pumpkin about a week or less before Halloween and buy it from a pumpkin patch if possible. 

Halloween is just around the corner and it is time for us to learn the fun skill that is pumpkin carving. 

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How Americans do their Christmas shopping early and avoid shipping delays

The holiday season is the worst time to shop, but it's also the time of year you need gifts the most.

Some people start their holiday shopping months in advance, which allows them to take advantage of their favorite time of the year without having to worry about buying dozens of gifts.

Whether you're looking to buy gifts or simply want to take advantage of the biggest sales at your favorite stores, it’s better to start early, and here's why...

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