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Yes, cooking for one or two is worth it: 6 recipes for inspiration

If you live alone or with just one other person, it can sometimes be hard to find the motivation to cook. Supermarkets tend to sell most foods in packages that could serve a small battalion, and it’s so tempting to simply order takeout rather than prepare dinner for one or two. But cooking for yourself or cooking together as a couple may be good for your well-being or relationship.
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The sweet story of Magnolia Bakery

Since opening their first storefront location in Manhattan’s West Village more than 25 years ago, Magnolia Bakery has grown into a global purveyor of classic American desserts, including cakes, cupcakes, cheesecakes, cookies, brownies, icebox desserts and, of course, the bakery’s famous banana pudding. With a thriving online business and shops in many cities in the US and around the world, Magnolia Bakery has helped millions of people celebrate life’s sweetest moments, whatever the occasion or wherever the gathering.

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Mixing it up: Why a DC-motor mixer might be right for you

New to the debate about AC vs. DC motors? Here’s a good place to start: Most inexpensive kitchen mixers sold in the US run on AC motors, while the commercial mixers used in bakeries and restaurants generally feature DC motors. Does that mean that a home baker doesn’t need a DC-motor mixer? Or that a serious baker should have one?

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