TIP OF THE DAY: Make Scuffins

Surprise: a center of apricot conserve. The black flecks are flaxseeds. Photo courtesy Frog Hollow Farm.   Today’s tip comes from Frog Hollow Farm, a beloved grower of organic fruit in Brentwood, California, an hour east of San Francisco in the fertile Sacramento River Delta. Before there was the cronut, there was the scuffin. Necessity…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Get Better Crackers

The Nibble’s reigning favorite cracker. Photo by Elvira Kalviste | THE NIBBLE.   We’ve eaten more than our share of supermarket crackers—Carr’s Water Biscuits, Keebler Club Crackers, Nabisco Saltines, Ritz Crackers and the like. They’re good, but sometimes we want amazing. Special occasions deserve special crackers—to accompany cheese, dips, salads, soups, spreads, whatever. They may…
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RECIPE: Roasted Cherry Tomato Cups – Nice Appetizer Bites

[1] Crunchy Triscuit cups (photo © Nabisco). [2] Roasted cherry tomatoes (photo © Botanica Restaurant | Los Angeles). [3] How many different varieties of Triscuit are there? The answer is below (photo © Nabisco). [4] It’s easy to grate the cheese as-needed (photo © London Deposit | Panther Media). [5] Fresh thyme sprigs (photo ©…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Party With Veggie Sandwiches

Pile grilled veggies onto a sandwich. Photo courtesy Philadelphia Cream Cheese.   Why wait for Meatless Mondays to have a great veggie sandwich? Every healthcare professional advises eating less animal protein and more vegetables and grains. And of course, eating less meat is far better for the environment. So start by switching some of your…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Best Burger Buns

A brioche roll adds a gourmet touch to any type of burger. Photo © Craig Holmes | BSP.   Gearing up for a Labor Day cookout? Go beyond the traditional burger bun and generate excitement with a selection of specialty burger buns (also, a selection of burgers—beef, bison, turkey, veggie, etc.). Here are our favorite…
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