TIP OF THE DAY: Fake Versus Real Balsamic Vinegar

Spoiler alert: The majority of balsamic vinegar on the market is fake balsamic. Of course, there’s nothing wrong with enjoying fake balsamic. It’s just nowhere as glorious as the real thing, but it is a heck of a lot more affordable. The production of authentic balsamic vinegar is governed by two consortiums of producers in…
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TIP OF THE DAY: How To Peel & Crush Garlic

Photo by Martin Walls | SXC.   Peeling garlic can be messy business, especially if you do it in bulk. To remove the skin more quickly, simply remove the cloves from the bulb and soak them in water for a few minutes. Then, cut off the root end, or smash it with the flat of…
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TIP OF THE DAY: What To Do With Leftover Cranberry Sauce

15 Ways To Use Leftover Cranberry Sauce Add 1/2 cup cranberry sauce to pancake batter. Make cranberry syrup for French toast, pancakes and waffles: Combine 1 cup cranberry sauce and 2 tablespoons maple syrup in saucepan, then mix over low heat for 10 minutes. Cool or serve warm. Purée and mix into a cocktail with…
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