TIP OF THE DAY: Mushroom Toast

[1] Mushroom toast. Serve it any time of the day, including with a leisurely glass of wine or beer (photo courtesy Edwards Dessert Kitchen). [2] A wealth of mushrooms from which to choose (photo courtesy Good Eggs). [3] Lobster mushrooms. If you can find them, they add color to the plate (photo courtesy Baldor Food).…
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FOOD 101: Wild Rice For National Wild Rice Week

The fourth week in September is National Wild Rice Week. Did you know that wild rice isn’t rice?     A COUSIN OF TRUE RICE Wild rice is a member of the Poaceae family, genus Zizania; it is a cousin to true rice, the genus Oryza. Like Orzya, it grows in in shallow water. Instead…
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How To Make Masala Chai Concentrate & Have A Chai Tea Party

[1] Relax with a cup of chai. This one is garnished with star anise. You can reuse one of the star anise pieces you used to brew the concentrate (photo © The Prairie Homestead). [2] Masala chai is a symphony of spices (photo © Shantanu Pal | Pexels). [3] Enjoy your Indian tea in an…
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