TIP OF THE DAY: Edamame, Snack & Ingredient

Habitués of Japanese restaurants know edamame (pronounced eh-dah-MA-may), the young, green soybeans full of flavor and nutrition. They’re available nationwide in the frozen vegetables aisle of supermarkets. These baby soy beans are not only delicious; they’re rich in vitamins and minerals. In fact, edamame are the only vegetable that offers a complete protein profile, equal…
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PRODUCT: Ringhand’s Beer Mustard

Delicious beer mustard from Ringhand. Photo by Elvira Kalviste | THE NIBBLE.   Occasionally, a particularly homespun product arrives at THE NIBBLE. Such was the case with a squeeze bottle labeled “Beer Mustard.” The computer-printed label had only the ingredients,* a sketch of two steins of beer and, in tiny print in one corner, the…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Pesto Cheese Spread

Think of pesto, and it evokes different recipe ideas. You can use this versatile sauce and condiment—a blend of basil,* olive oil, pine nuts and Parmesan cheese—for: Bread Dipper & Bruschetta: Use pesto as a bread dipper or as a bruschetta topping. Condiment: Pesto is a great condiment for fish, meat, sandwiches and vegetables. Dip:…
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RECIPE: Duff Goldman’s Cookie Dough Cake

After trying the new Godiva Cake Truffle Collection with recipes inspired by Duff Goldman cakes, we took a closer look at his Cookie Dough Cake. And since it was a lazy weekend, we baked one. Here’s the recipe, courtesy of chef Duff Goldman and Godiva Chocolatier. COOKIE DOUGH CAKE RECIPE Ingredients For Cookie Dough 1…
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PRODUCT: Godiva Truffles Take The Cake

If there’s one thing that will never make our “meh” list, it’s chocolate truffles, especially the ones so lovingly crafted at Godiva. Now, their renowned truffle-making artistry has leapt to new, irresistible heights. At Godiva, “How can we make truffles even better?” is a mantra. How indeed? Start with Ace of Cakes pastry czar, Duff…
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