TIP OF THE DAY: How To Find The Best Baguette

Beautiful baguettes from Maison Kayser in New York City. The artistic flair of the bakers adds to the visual appeal, but the taste’s the thing. Photo courtesy Maison Kayser.   There’s a lot of bad bread in America: spongy, flavorless, aroma-less, a waste of carbs masquerading as “good bread.” This is especially true when you…
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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: Make A Salad Sandwich

Yesterday, the idea of a “salad sandwich” popped into our head. We were evaluating potential ingredients for lunch: Stonefire naan, an Indian flatbread we love; hummus; cooked chicken breast; and an assortment of salad ingredients including arugula, bell peppers, onions and romaine. Our first thought was to make a basic salad topped with sliced chicken…
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