TIP OF THE DAY: Wasabi Mayonnaise

Make a beautiful potato salad with Yukon Gold and Purple Peruvian potatoes. Photo © Svetlana Kolpakova | Dreamstime. You can add instant excitement to most recipes that use mayonnaise by switching regular mayo for wasabi mayonnaise. The Japanese condiment pairs easily with American foods. We’re now addicted to wasabi mayonnaise potato salad, wasabi coleslaw, wasabi…
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FOOD FACTS: For Mayonnaise Lovers

Unlike mustard, pickles and other condiments that are essentially the same as at the time of their invention, mayonnaise evolved into something quite different. The “original” mayonnaise was a sauce served at a banquet following the 1756 Battle of Mahón, a city on the island of Minorca in the Mediterranean. The new recipe was named…
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PRODUCT: A Ken For Mother In Law’s Kimchi

Kimchi (pronounced kim-chee and also spelled kim chee or kimchee) are pickled vegetables that are pungent and fiery, seasoned with red chile flakes or whole chiles. Considered the national dish of Korea by many, kimchi is eaten as a side dish as well as incorporated into recipes. It’s a terrific fusion food, pairing well with…
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PRODUCT: Rick’s Picks Hot Pickle Chips & A Turkey Burger

[1] Spicy bites for snacks or garnishes (photo by Katharine Pollak | © THE NIBBLE). [2] A juicy turkey burger (photo © Diestel Turkey Ranch).   Does hot weather beg for hot pickles? Rick’s Picks, our favorite pickle-maker (read the review), has launched Hotties, crinkle-cut spicy pickle chips spiced with Thai sriracha sauce and habanero.…
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