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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RECIPE: Mozzarella & Prosciutto, Italian Ham & Cheese Sandwich, With Tapenade

[1] A great sandwich, any time (photo © Wisconsin Dairy). [2] Prosciutto and mozzarella are the Italian “ham and cheese” sandwich (photo © Consorzio di Prosciutto di Parma). [3] Julienne three different colors of bell peppers (photo © Srinivas Bandari | Unsplash). [4] Tapenade on crackers or crostini is delicious with cocktails, wine and beer…
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FOOD 101: Simits Vs. Bagels

We are so happy that simits have come into our life. This traditional Middle Eastern street food is breakfast fare or snack in Turkey and other parts of the Mediterranean and Middle East. Thanks to a Turkish family whose children moved to a simit-less New York City, simits are now baked in the area, served…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Fresh Fruit & Toast, a.k.a. Breakfast Tartines

Many people spread jam on their toast. But in the summer season, why not use fresh berries instead? Pair those berries with your favorite dairy spread: cottage cheese, cream cheese, crème fraîche, fromage blanc, fromage frais/quark, goat cheese, mascarpone, sour cream, yogurt. In France, these would be called tartines: open-face sandwiches. You don’t have to…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Yummy Breads From Ozery Bakery

Morning Rounds: the deliciously better alternative to breakfast pastries. We’re addicted to them. Photo courtesy Ozery Bakery.   Ozery Bakery is a family owned business that bakes better-for-you breads and crackers, holesome and delicious. The grains are organic whole grains: Kamut/Khorasan wheat, oats, rye, spelt, and whole wheat. The breads use only natural ingredients—no preservatives…
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