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We’re told to eat more fish: It’s low in saturated fat and heart healthy, with high-quality protein and other essential nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids. But some fish come with unhealthy baggage: high levels of mercury. Highly toxic to the human neurological system, mercury is released into the environment from power plants, factories using…
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How do you celebrate soft shell crab season? If you’re like us, you order soft shell crabs every time you see them on a menu. On weekends, we buy them, dredge them in cornmeal and sauté them, impressing family with our culinary skills (there’s nothing easier than sautéing—just don’t tell them). If you’re a professional…
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This week we attended a trade event called Riesling & Co. World Tour 2011, sponsored by GermanWineUSA.com, a trade association that aims to heighten awareness of the quality and special nature of German wines. A revelation: the best wine for sushi may be Riesling. At most wine tastings, there’s a selection of cheeses, breads, and…
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[1] Spruce up weekday salmon with apples and balsamic (photo © U.S. Apple Association). [2] Use Granny Smiths or other green apples (photo © Good Eggs). Looking for a new way to prepare salmon? In this recipe from the U.S. Apple Association, a bit of apple jelly and balsamic vinegar add fresh flavors. Serve…
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Atlantic Cod is endangered. Switch to Pacificcod. Photo courtesy McCormick. Get a recipe for beer battered cod. You may see plenty of fish in the market or on restaurant menus, but the world’s population of wild seafood is threatened with extinction. Over-fishing and lack of fishing regulation have depleted numerous varieties of fish, including…
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