TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Effie’s Semolina Crackers

Forget the saltines, the Triscuits, the wheat thins and the Ritz. Go artisan with Effie’s new semolina crackers. An artisan cracker, handmade in small batches with superior ingredients, is a little thing that makes a big difference. Whether for snacking, garnishing or turning into canapés, people who know good food appreciate the nuances of flavor.…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Tofu Bean Chili For National Chili Day

Bean chili with cubes of tofu. Photo courtesy House Foods America.   Today is National Chili Day. Chili has long been the subject of passionate debate: Texas-style or Mexican? Beef only, meat and beans or beans-only-vegetarian? With tomatoes or without? Spiced with cumin? With a dash of chocolate or coffee? Served plain or over rice?…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Gourmet Condiments, Part 2

Make your own citrus salt: You’ll want to use it on everything! Photo courtesy CookingSF.com.   Yesterday we presented the first five recipes, mixing common condiments—balsamic vinegar, honey, maple syrup, mayonnaise and mustard—to create gourmet condiments. When you combine two condiments, the whole is greater (and more delicious) than the sum of its parts. Today…
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