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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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Gourmet Ketchup

Let food commoners debate the merits of Del Monte, Heinz and Hunt’s ketchup. We have something so much better for you. Call it gourmet ketchup. More than two years ago, we tasted 32 tomato ketchups and found enormous differences. Some brands stood out as superior tastes, others didn’t make the grade. We’ve just tasted nine…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Mustard Mash-Up

There will be a lot of mustard served this weekend at barbecues across America. It’s your opportunity to try something new and exciting in this low-calorie-condiment category. Even though you think the crowd likes yellow ballpark mustard, delve into the more exciting types of mustard. Bring out the Dijon, the flavored mustards and the old-style…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Pepper Jelly Uses

This hot dog needs garlic pepper jelly! Photo by Sarah Lewis | SXC. If you’ve never discovered the charms of pepper jelly, don’t put it off. Supplying sweet heat from chiles (which can range from mild to hot), it’s a very versatile condiment. While one of the most popular recipes is to serve the glistening…
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