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Do you care if your honey is “honest honey”—ethically sourced? Then read the labels. Last year, the U.S. produced only about 144 million pounds of the 382 million pounds of honey consumed. The remainder was imported from Argentina, Brazil, Canada and other countries. And it’s the “other countries” wherein the problem lies—specifically, Asian imports. Two…
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Smoke up your mac & cheese with smoked cheese and bacon. Photo courtesy MackenzieLtd.com. Add some smoke to your favorite mac & cheese recipe. Divide the total cheese in a 75:25 proportion and use 25% smoked cheese. For example, if 8 ounces of Cheddar cheese are called for, use 6 ounces of Cheddar and 2…
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If you’ve got a special avocado recipe with a culinary twist, it could win $3,000. Avocados originated in Mexico. Central Mexico’s sun-drenched climate; fertile, rich soil; and abundant rainfall combine to create a very creamy avocado. Check out the history of the avocado. The Hass variety of avocado, grown in Mexico, is prized by chefs…
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Make someone happy with a gift of Bake For You cookies. Photo by Katharine Pollak | THE NIBBLE. Some people only like crispy cookies. They’ll have to go somewhere else. For those who like soft, melt-in-your-mouth cookies reminiscent of cookie dough, Bake For You makes all the classics. Soft cookies In Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Chip…
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There’s a science to using fresh herbs. You have to know what category they fall into: delicate or hearty. This refers not to the flavor, but to the sturdiness of the plant and thus its durability in cooking. Delicate herbs (basil, chives, cilantro, dill and parsley, for example) are generally chopped, snipped, or torn and…
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