TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Yuzu Juice

Yuzu juice is squeezed from the fresh yuzu citrus, in season in the U.S. from September to December. (It is grown in California. Fresh yuzu can’t be imported per USDA restrictions.) The small, round citrus fruit has become very popular with fine chefs, thanks to the availability of imported yuzu juice used by Japanese restaurants.…
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FOOD HOLIDAY: Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day is June 9th. Rhubarb season is April through June, so you’ve got just a few more weeks to make this popular spring pie. Rhubarb first grew wild in northwest China, and was cultivated as far back as 5,000 years ago, for medicinal purposes. Technically, rhubarb is a vegetable, a member…
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COOKING VIDEO: Balsamic-Glazed Apricots With Ricotta Clouds

  When was the last time you made a dessert using fresh apricots? For most of us, the answer is: never. So here’s a quick and easy recipe for Balsamic-Glazed Apricots With Ricotta Clouds. If you think that “caramelized apricots” and “honey balsamic glaze” require a lot of work, this video will show you that…
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