Kate Melton

Kate Melton

Lifelong food lover, baker, and obsessive watcher of cooking shows, Kate's greatest talent is chasing her toddler without ever spilling her wine.

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Best Pots and Pans To Buy

Whether you are new to cooking or ready to upgrade your cookware, balancing quality with performance is the key to selecting the right pieces. Rather than opting for extensive, pre-selected cookware sets, consider the types of cooking you do most and what type of oven and cooktop/cooking surface you...

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How To Make Hot Sauce

Making hot sauce from scratch is an easy and satisfying way to spend an afternoon.  In just a few hours, you can relish in fresh, spicy, one-of-a-kind sauce ready for topping or flavoring your favorite foods.

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How Long To Cook A Turkey

There’s a reason why turkey production companies have a hotline for Thanksgiving turkey cooking emergencies on the holiday; there is much confusion about what is the best strategy for cooking a turkey.  Fear not, this guide will give you all the information needed, regardless of the cooking method you...

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Best Hamburger Recipe

Fast food may have a corner on the burger market, but few would argue that the best burger is one wrapped in waxy paper.  A juicy, thick burger made fresh to order cannot be beat. 

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About Dalstrong

Professional kitchens are hidden spaces filled with passion, rage, pain, euphoria, and innovation that few people ever see. There's a fire that burns within chefs, pitmasters, and line cooks as they try to keep pace with relentless demand, always pushing themselves and each other for greatness.