TIP OF THE DAY: Steak & Mineral Water

A glass of mineral-rich bottled water can substitute for a glass of wine. Photo by Groveb | IST.   Many people enjoy a hearty glass of Cabernet Sauvignon or Zinfandel with a juicy steak. But what about those who don’t drink alcohol, can’t have it at the moment, are the designated driver, and so forth?…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Prometheus Springs Spicy Juice Drinks

Fruit drinks, doubly spiced. Photo courtesy Prometheus Springs.   Prometheus Springs is an exciting new line of juice drinks. You might call it the hottest line around, thanks to delectable blends of fruit juice, hot spices and capsaicin, the component that gives the heat to hot chiles. As a bonus, it’s certified organic and kosher.…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Party Drink With Berries

A festive party drink: iced tea with fresh berries. Photo © EugeneBochkarev | Dreamstime.   How can you turn a plain iced tea, lemonade, soft drink or cocktail into a thing of beauty? With fresh berries! Think small: The smaller berries, raspberries and strawberries, work best; you also may be able to find small grapes.…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Make Gourmet Lemonade

We recently purchased a bargain-size package of culinary lavender on Amazon.com. Our intent was to make lavender tea,* which we consume by the potfull. When a very large pouch of lavender arrived, we had to figure out what to do with all of it. We didn’t want to go the high-calorie dessert route—lavender pound cake,…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Make Herbal Water

Cucumber and dill give a subtle, delightful flavor to a carafe of water. Photo © Maxim Shebeko | Dreamstime.   Ayala’s Herbal Water is one of our favorite Top Picks of all time. The calorie-free bottled water is flavored with combinations of herbs and spices. Here’s our review. It’s not easy to find Ayala’s where…
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