TIP OF THE DAY: Spicy Olive Mix

Like many gourmet supermarkets, ours has a large olive bar that entices us to scoop different varieties at each visit. Why not: Olives are a healthful, lower-calorie snack. There’s a pitted spicy olive mix that we especially like to serve with drinks and toss into salads. We like the visual of different colors and sizes,…
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PRODUCT: SafetyTat Allergy Tattoos

A temporary tattoo on the arm alerts teachers and others to food allergies. Photo courtesy SafetyTat.   Don’t want to wear an allergy bracelet? How about a tattoo? Food allergies affect millions of Americans. This product was developed for kids: When mom or dad can’t be with the child to monitor the food he/she eats,…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Grilling With Wood Chips

If you grill with wood chips, how do you decide which chips to use? You may have your own system, or simply like mesquite with everything. But McCormick has added a bit of culinary science to the process. Here the company provides recommendations for specific wood chips to pair the right intensity wood with particular…
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