PRODUCT: New York Style Mini Bagel Chips

New York Style is known for its bagel chips, available in seven flavors. The company has recently launched mini bagel chips, in BBQ, Cheddar, Garlic and Sea Salt. For us, the standout is Garlic: a buttery, garlicky chip that’s delicious: Plain, with a beer With a dip Atop or aside soup or salad Crafted into…
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TIP OF THE DAY: How To Re-Crisp Soggy Crackers

As crisp as they begin, crackers will attract moisture over time and get soggy. But you can easily re-crisp them. Photo courtesy Effie’s.   There’s no need to throw away soggy crackers. We were disappointed when a new canister proved not to be airtight, and our open package of WASA Crispbread had lost its crunch.…
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PRODUCT: Beer Flats Artisan Crackers

Daelia’s Food Company caught our eye a few years ago with its line of artisan biscuits for cheese. They’re based on an old Mediterranean recipe, twice baked in small batches to create very crisp, three-inch-long flats. The sweet and toasty nut flavors—including Almond with Raisins, Hazelnut with Fig and Pumpkin Seed—go with all types of…
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COOKING VIDEO: How To Make A Grilled Cheese Sandwich

  This recipe includes several grilled cheese tricks from Chef Ryan Davis: Herbs. Add herbs to the melted butter before brushing on the bread. Grate. Grate the cheese—it will melt more evenly than sliced cheese. Harden softer cheeses in the fridge or briefly in the freezer, if necessary, prior to grating. Layer. Layer on the…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Raincoast Crisps Gourmet Crackers

Great with cheese! Photo by Elvira Kalviste | THE NIBBLE.   Whenever we entertain, we look for new and exciting crackers to serve with cheeses and dips. Recently, we tasted the Raincoast Crisps line, and asked chef Johnny Gnall to pair the different flavors. (If you have questions or suggestions for tips, contact JohnnyGnall@hotmail.com.) As…
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