TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Pure Leaf Tea House Collection

The New Pure Leaf Teahouse Collection from Pepsico.   Pepsico has made iced tea more elegant with its new line of Pure Leaf bottled teas, the Tea House Collection. Debuting in select markets nationwide, the teas are certified USDA Organic—and so delicious, we can’t get enough of them! A super-premium line of the finest organic…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Make Your Own Corn Tortillas

Do something different for Cinco de Mayo: Make your own corn tortillas. Americans eat lots of tortillas: Back in 2000, the Tortilla Industry Association estimated that Americans consumed approximately 85 billion tortillas (not including tortilla chips). They haven’t updated their website information, but we can safely assume that tortilla sales have only gone up. [Source]…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Bok Choy & Endive ~ Veggies To Grill

We wager that anyone who likes veggies looks forward to vegetables cooked outdoors on the grill, for as long as the weather allows. Asparagus, bell peppers, corn, eggplant, onions, portabella mushrooms, tomatoes and zucchini are popular. But why not try vegetables you’ve never grilled before? Previously we’ve recommended grilled cabbage, grilled cauliflower and grilled romaine…
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TIP OF THE DAY: How To Taste Oysters

There are numerous flavor wheels (also called aroma wheels and tasting wheels) created by the specialty foods industry. Industry professionals use them to understand the different flavors of the products they represent. The charts show the flavor spectrum in the particular category, mapping nuances of flavors and aromas. They’re a great way to learn how…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Herb & Spice Grinders

Some recipes instruct you to grind herbs or spices. In our grandmother’s day, that meant using a mortar and pestle. In our mother’s day, it meant using the coffee grinder for herbs and spices. Mom, a purist, had a second grinder for that purpose. Other folks had to first grind uncooked rice in their coffee…
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