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Have you seen the new Ladle & Blade? We've spent the last several weeks finalizing the details of our new space, located at 243 S. Main St. in downtown Amherst. Just down the street from our original shop, the new location offers more space to stock the kitchen supplies and culinary gifts you won't find anywhere else.       To celebrate the grand reopening, we're hosting a special ribbon cutting celebration on Sat. May 12 from 1-3 p.m. We'll have refreshments, including coffee from Trager Bros. and tea from Virginia Tea. We'll also have door prizes, flash sales, and Mother's...

Braising truly is an essential skill that all professional chefs use for a variety of dishes. It adds an unparalleled depth and dimension to the flavor and its simplicity will make you wonder why you never tried it before. Braising is a cooking method that typically starts with searing and finishes with slow cooking in order to bring out the maximum flavor of the dish. Virtually any cut of meat can be used and the braising process will tenderize even the toughest cuts.  A minimum amount of liquid is generally used in order to concentrate the flavor and a tight lid...

It's the time of year for soups, stews and assorted other cold weather meals. With all of the cutting, slicing and dicing you will be doing, keeping your appendages unscathed and attached is priority one. Herewith are 5 key tips to keep your holiday cooking safe and band aid free.   1) Stabilize Your Cutting Board - Place a damp dish cloth or towel underneath your cutting board to keep it from slipping. Thin cotton towels work best as thicker material tends to cause the board to rock.  Check out our cutting boards and accessories HERE 2) Sharp Knife =...