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Tutorial series features basic lessons that include kitchen organization, basic nutrition, food safety and preparation.

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Tips and tricks of cooking.

A cooking encyclopedia that covers thousands of ingredients and kitchen tools. Entries include pictures, descriptions, synonyms, pronunciations, and suggested substitutions.

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At altitudes above 3,000 feet preparation of food may require changes in time, temperature or recipe. Here is some advice.

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Fact sheet proposing a few ways to decrease the amount of fat, calories, sugar, and salt in recipes.

Organization dedicated to preserving the art of Black Pot Cooking.

Conversion chart from American measurements to Metric.

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Volunteer Chefs available to provide answers to nearly any cooking inquiry. A brief description of their field of expertise is listed to enable the user to ask the question to the appropriate chef.

Chart for beef, veal, lamb, pork, and poultry.