Ponzu Sauce: Uses, History, & A Recipe To Make Your Own

Ponzu sauce (photo © Fotoos Van Robin | Flickriver). [1] . [2] Shrimp tempura with ponzu sauce (photo © Mackenzie Ltd). [3] Yakami Orchard makes very high quality “original” (clear) ponzu. Nicely packaged, it makes a fine gift for a good cook. You can find it online (photo © Yakami Orchard). [4] We enjoy dumplings…
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PRODUCT: Vegan Pesto From Sauces ‘n Love

Vegan, lactose free and cholesterol free pesto. Photo courtesy Sauces ‘n Love.   Keeping a good jar of pre-made pesto at hand can make any dish extraordinary in only a matter of minutes. Pesto sauce, traditionally consists of basil, garlic, olive oil, pine nuts, Parmesan and Pecorino cheeses and salt for seasoning. Add a dollop…
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Giardiniera, A Tangy & Versatile Pickled Vegetable Condiment

Giardiniera (jar-dih-NYAIR-uh) is an Italian word that means “from the garden.” In Italy, giardiniera has long been a way to preserve seasonal vegetables in vinegar for use during the winter. Giardiniera is also called “sotto aceti,” which means “under vinegar,” a common term for pickled foods. It is often made with carrots, cauliflower, celery, onions…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Spray-On Garlic

It’s National Garlic Day, so our tip is: Try this wonderful spray-on garlic juice from Garlic Valley Farms. It brings the flavor of fresh or roasted garlic to anything from salads and pasta to veggies, fish and meats. Spritz away! You might be suspicious of garlic in spray form, but this product rocks. There are…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Try Arrope

Arrope syrup. There’s also an arrope preserve with pumpkin (see photo below). Photo courtesy Miel de Palma.   Arrope (ah-ROE-pay), a cooking and condiment syrup, is a product that few of us have in our kitchens. Yet, if you’re a serious cook (or eater), it’s an ingredient you should know about. If your parents are…
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