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Welcome to The Culinary Cut, a monthly digest curated by Rhoda Boone, Made In’s Culinary Creative Director. Here are the product debuts, recipes, and chef stories to keep your cooking inspired. Made In’s first original heat source is back in stock and better than ever. This handcrafted, portable grill features smart design updates, including a removable stainless steel grate and adjustable firebed, along with the built-in slots that let our Griddle slide in seamlessly. Made in Nebraska and now available in Carbon Steel and Limited Edition Stainless Steel, it delivers serious heat control anywhere you cook. Shop the Grill If you’re firing up your new Grill, start here. This classic Negima Yakitori from Chef Sho Uemura pairs rich chicken thighs with sweet scallions, grilled over open flame and glazed with a caramelized tare. The result: smoky, savory skewers with just the right amount of char. View the Recipe Hot chicken gets all the attention, but it’s not the only chicken game in Nashville. On a recent visit, the chefs at Maiz De La Vida walked us through how they achieve their signature crispy, juicy chicken, using stainless steel pans to do the heavy lifting. Watch the Video Do you know the difference between the common pastry terms score, dock, and vent? Watch this quick breakdown of what each method does and when to use it. Watch the Video     Privacy  Help 1005 East St. Elmo Rd Building 2 Austin, TX 78745 Copyright 2026 Made In Cookware Unsubscribe

10 shocking border disputes that started over the most ridiculous reasons

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Borderline fun 10 shocking border disputes that started over the most ridiculous reasons 3 min. Borders are treated seriously—but not always. From prank invasions to livestock wandering into the wrong country, some of history's most absurd geopolitical clashes are downright comedic. While most of these disputes didn’t lead to war, they certainly led to raised eyebrows, diplomatic side-eyes, and in a few cases, friendly resolutions over a shared drink. Read full article

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