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How to Make a Roux

A roux is the base to most sauces, soups, and thickening agents. It’s simple to make, but can be intimidating at first. That’s why we’ve made a simple 1…

How to Pesto

Pesto is a sauce that originated in northern Italy and traditionally consists of 5 basic ingredients: basil, olive oil, garlic, pine nuts, and parmesan cheese. However, understanding the base of pesto…

Three Must-Have Kitchen Knives

The holidays are behind us and a shiny new year is ahead. Whether you’ve made a resolution to eat healthier in 2015, or you just want to make up…

Different Types of Cocoa Powders

With every new year comes new resolutions and new goals. Whether your goals this new year revolve around healthy living or kitchen ambitions, Gygi is going to help you with all…

How To Temper Chocolate

Tempering is the process required to give all chocolate creations using couverture chocolate that extra snap, shine, and sheen that makes your chocolate treats irresistible. When couverture chocolate is…

five unique hot chocolate recipes

5 Hot Chocolate Recipes To Try

Tis the season for twinkly lights, carols, shopping for loved ones, building snowmen, and strolling through the streets while light snow falls. And nothing goes with every winter activity quite…

5 simple gift wrap ideas

5 Simple Gift Wrap Ideas

Thanksgiving has come and gone and the biggest shopping day of the year is well under way. And while some of us haven’t even started our holiday shopping (guilty!),…