TIP OF THE DAY: How To Prevent Freezer Burn

Freezer burn and ice crystals result from temperature fluctuation and too much oxygen. Most of us have found it on chicken and other meat, as well as on ice cream. Here are some tips to reduce the amount of burned and crystallized food you need to throw away (burn isn’t harmful, it just ruins the…
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PRODUCT: Samuel Adams Wee Heavy Beer

Photo courtesy Midtown Wines & Spirits |Nashville.   Scotch lovers: Here’s a beer for you! The Boston Brewing Company (maker of Samuel Adams beers) has been prolific lately, expanding the line to some 40 different beers of widely varying styles. While each beer is special in its own way, the variety we find most special…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Gourmet Chocolates

Just in time for Easter and Mother’s Day, we have seven artisan chocolatiers for you to meet. Producing gourmet chocolates by hand, these dedicated artists make their chocolate into literal eye candy, as each creates distinctive looks and shapes for their bonbons. Filled with creamy chocolate ganache in many flavors—plus some salted caramels—these chocolates will…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Eat More Heart-Healthy Pistachio Nuts

[1] Snack and garnish away: Pistachios may have fewer calories than previously thought (photo © Paolo Zanin | SXC).   If you enjoy snacking on nuts, you may wish to focus on pistachio nuts. New research shows that they are a weight-wise snack. A USDA study presented on Monday shows that pistachio nuts, already one…
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