TIP OF THE DAY: Use A Bigger Bowl

We use these melamine mixing bowls in THE NIBBLE’s test kitchen. Here’s a tip from The Competent Cook (reviewed below): When it comes to selecting a mixing bowl, bigger is better. Even if you’re just whisking five tablespoons of vinaigrette, a larger bowl provides a greater range of motion. This means better emulsion and less…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Herbs & Spices Day

Today is Herbs & Spices Day, the day to expand your repertoire beyond the familiar garlic, oregano and paprika. • Check out the fresh herbs in the produce section of your market, and make dinner tonight with something new. You can season dishes or snip herbs into your salad. • Browse the spice racks and…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Healthier Snacks

Drinkable vegetable soups are a healthy snack option. Photo by Daniela Cuevas | THE NIBBLE. The media is full of advice about healthier snacks. But what if you don’t have the time to bring fresh fruit, carrot sticks, hard-cooked eggs and other healthy snacks to the workplace? How can you avoid the chips, candy and…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Swedish Crispbread

Have you ever wondered what’s in those big round packages with unfamiliar brand names? The next time you need munchies to go with cocktails or beer, try Scandinavian crispbread. It’s tasty, relatively low calorie and whole grain. In large rounds (about 11 inches in diameter), it makes an impression on a platter. Made only with…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Summer Fruit Yogurt Parfait

Yogurt parfait with summer fruits. Photo EatCaliforniaFruit.com. You may be of the habit of enjoying yogurt with fresh strawberries and bananas. They’re great, but they’re also available and tasty year-round. Celebrate summer by switching to summer fruits: delicious peaches, plums and nectarines from California—available for the next three-to-four months. You can enjoy this recipe in…
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