TIP: Flavored Water Enhancers For World Water Day

Don’t buy flavored water: Make your own with this pocket-size squeeze bottle. Photo by Elvira Kalviste | THE NIBBLE.   It’s World Water Day, an observance begun in 1993 by a declaration of the United Nations General Assembly, to focus on the challenges of the world’s water supply. On previous World Water Days, we advocated…
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VALENTINE GIFT: Chubby Wubby Cookies

Raspberry Chubby Wubby cookies. Photo courtesy Cake Chicago.   Gifted cake maker Mary Winslow of Cake Chicago also turns out “Damn Good Cookies” and “Ugly Truffles.” Everything is primo quality and delicious. Mary calls her chocolates and cookies “laid back luxury sweets.” The wedding cakes are anything but laid back: both classic and modern designs.…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Pan-Seared Fish, Crispy Skin

Sear that skin until it’s crisp! Photo courtesy Pollen Restaurant.   Fish is healthy, low-fat protein; we all should eat more of it. Grilled or pan-seared fish is at the top of the list many nutritionists suggest for making better changes in your diet. This is not news. The news is: the fish doesn’t have…
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