FOOD FUN: Avocado Saver

It looks like an S&M harness for an avocado. But it’s the Avocado Saver from Williams-Sonoma, yours for $6.95. Why would you need an Avocado Saver? To quote the retailer: “Keep halved avocados fresh longer with this handy gadget, which reduces oxidation and browning by protecting the exposed side from air. Simply align the pit…
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EVENT: Oyster Frenzy

Belon oysters from Maine. Photo courtesy J.P. Shellfish.   What’s shucking in your town? In ours, New York City, we’re in the middle of New York Oyster Week—actually two weeks of oyster-centric events, from September 11th through September 28th. Once, in the waters surrounding us, oysters were so plentiful that anyone could enjoy as much…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Try A New Apple

SweeTango juice and apples, now in stores nationwide. Photo courtesy The Next Big Thing.   While October is National Apple Month, today, September 20th, is International Eat An Apple Day. There are so many varieties of apples, our tip is to step outside of your apple comfort zone and try something new. Our favorite apple,…
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RECIPE: The Best Baklava

A winning baklava recipe. Photo courtesy Food 52.   We admit to an enthusiasm for baklava. Good baklava—made with quality honey—is one of the world’s great pastries. Here’s the history of baklava, an ancient pastry that dates to the 8th century B.C.E. This recipe was the runner up in a contest held by Food52 for…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Have Some Grenache

A glass of 100% grenache is a new experience for most wine lovers. Photo © Dusan Zidar | Bigstock Photo.   Grenache (pronounced gruh-NOSH), called Garnacha in Spain, is one of the most widely planted (and highest-yielding) red wine grape varieties in the world. It’s most commonly found in blends, where it’s used to add…
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