TIP OF THE DAY: Passionfruit For Easter

Australian passionfruit is small and purple-skinned. Photo by Brybs | SXC.   You may have assumed, like many people, that passionfruit was named for the passion it inspires in those who consume it. But the name actually comes from a religious source, rather than any aphrodisiac properties. The fruit is named for the plant’s flower,…
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JAPAN: Top Chefs Donate Recipes So You Can Help

Some of the country’s renowned chefs have joined together to support Red Cross relief efforts in Japan. The initiative, called KeepRecipes For Recovery, offers 21 Japanese recipes from nine chefs, including Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto, Annisa Executive Chef & Top Chef Masters alumna Anita Lo, Madonna’s personal chef Mayumi Nishimura and The New York Times…
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