Random Tip

The amount of moisture in a bag of flour is influenced by multiple factors ranging from how long the flour has been stored to the humidity on the day that you are using it. The result of this is that the optimal flour to water ratio in your yeast based bread and pizza dough recipes will vary. To accommodate the influence of these external factors, always start off with a little less flour than is called for in your bread or pizza dough recipe. You can then knead in as much additional flour as is required to get to dough to the proper consistency.
 
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The gastronomer website was initially created to provide cooking advice for bachelors, students, and daft homemakers. Since that time I've come to realize something that you may find of vital importance.  If, after your best efforts, you realize that you are incapable of cooking, give up.

Really, give up. There is plenty of tasty food out there requiring a minimum of preparation--finding those foods may turn out to be your proper course of action--especially if you are currently in the habit of foisting such food off onto guests. Especially guests with a wicked sense of humour and a blog.
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But for those of you not yet at the giving up stage, the Gastronomer site endeavors to dole out food advice from shopping for groceries at the supermarket, to cooking gourmet meals in your kitchen.

And since some of you may not yet have a kitchen, we run through the basics of setting up your kitchen, detailing the utensils (pots, pans, knives, etc.) you will need. An herb and spice section should help acquaint you with the herbs and spices to stock in your kitchen. And there are tips on baking, frying, throwing a dinner party, and some advice on food related dating. In sum, it is a light hearted journey into the culinary world of epicurean delights.
 

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