April 2001 “Cooking Tips” Winner — Pat D’Agostino

“When chopping garlic, be on the look out for a green vein running down the inside center of the clove. Always remove this since it is very bitter and will affect the flavor of the garlic.”

Pat D'Agostino

Prize:

• Cooking tips: B.R. Cohn California Certified Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

April 2001 “Cooking Disasters” Winner — Melissa Farber

“When I was married a few years ago, I received a KitchenAid Stand Mixer as a wedding gift. I decided to use it for the first time to make Christmas cookies. I added eggs, sugar, flour, etc. to the metal bowl. I carefully chose the proper attachment and locked the bowl down into place. When I flipped the ON button, the bowl starting spinning out of control. I remember the eggs oozing down our white kitchen cabinets. I did not have the bowl screwed tightly into the base of the mixer. What a mess…but the day was not over yet. After my cooking disaster, my husband and I set up and decorated our 7 ft. tall flocked Christmas tree. Just when we were about to call it a day and relax with a glass of wine, the tree fell over and hit the coffee table. Thankfully, the rest of that Christmas season was uneventful!”

Melissa Farber

Prize:

• Cooking Disasters: B.R. Cohn Balsamic Vinegar

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