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Balance is key in cooking - you want a little acid, a little sweet, a little savory - the flavors should be harmonious.

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Gail Simmons
Age: 48
Born: 1976
Born: May 19
Journalist
Television Personality
City of Toronto
Cooking
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Balance
Sweet
Savory
Littles
Flavors
Little
Harmonious
Acid
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