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Most people we know select three cheeses for a cheese plate and add a crusty loaf of bread. The more ambitious add some nuts and fresh or dried fruits. We get a bit more elaborate (see our list of cheese garnishes). Years ago, on a trip to Italy, we were inspired by mostarda di frutta,…
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Cook it, then husk it. Photo by Zeeshan Qureshi | SXC We remember frequent trips to farm stands with our mom each summer, for a dozen ears of fresh-picked corn. Back home, we’d watch her husk the ears of corn and pop them into a large stock pot filled with salted boiling water. Why…
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Pepper has been the world’s most popular spice for some 3,000 years. It has been treasured for its ability to add a kick to bland foods and, in pre-refrigeration days, to salvage food that turned rancid. (Salt, even more popular and essential than pepper, is not a spice. See the * footnote below). Until the…
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[1] Chilled cucumber soup. A little garnish turns it into food art (photo © Love And Lemons). [2] Still on the vine, in a home garden with a wooden support for the heavy fruit—yes, cucumbers are a fruit (photo © Bernard Hermant | Unsplash). We love elegant, chilled cucumber soup. Unfortunately, the provider of…
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Shake it up, baby. Salt and pepper shakers and rack from Tablecraft. Need to refill the salt shaker but can’t find the funnel? Pouring directly from the box of salt can create a mess. Instead, use an envelope—preferably one of the smaller return envelopes that arrive in the mail. 1. Fill the envelope with…
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