TIP OF THE DAY: Pommes Anna, As A Salad Course

October 27th is National Potato Day. For your nibbling pleasure, we present a classic of French cuisine. Pommes Anna (photo #1), sometimes known in English by the less melodic Anna Potatoes, is a French potato casserole beloved for its crispy edges. It is presented as a beautiful round, then served in slices. It’s a special-occasion…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Squid Ink Pasta (Really Cuttlefish Ink)

[1] Somewhat spooky: squid ink linquine with baby octopus. Here’s the recipe from Jultchik (needs translation). [2] Squid ink cavatelli maya be the creepiest pasta choice: Cavatelli look like grubs or maggots. This dish is from Marlow Bistro in New York City. [3] Here, squid ink shells are an option. These are in citrus-butter sauce,…
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TIP OF THE DAY: 25 Uses For Carrot Tops

A while back, we published an article on how to repuspose carrot peelings. Why throw them out, when you can turn them into something delicious, packed with nutrients? The same is true with the leafy green carrot tops (photo #1). Why buy freshly-harvested carrots at the farmers market, only to cut off and toss the…
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RECIPE: Pumpkin Milkshakes For Adults

It may look innocent, but there’s 1/4 cup bourbon in it (photo courtesy Broma Bakery).   Thanks to Sarah Fennel at Broma Bakery for this seasonal snack. Before you dig in, check out the history of milkshakes—originally alcoholic drinks! Sarah restores the alcohol by adding bourbon to the shake. Prep time is 10 minutes. RECIPE:…
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FOOD FUN: Good & Plenty

October 24th is National Good & Plenty Day, celebrating the oldest branded candy in the U.S. It’s an American version of the licorice pastilles that have been made in Europe for hundreds of years. Good & Plenty candies are narrow capsule shapes of sweet black licorice, coated in both bright pink and white hard candy…
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