FOOD FUN: Waffle Fry Sliders

Nick of Dude Foods is nothing if not creative. These Waffle Fry Sliders are an example. “The only real problem I came across when making my Waffle Fry Sliders was finding decently sized waffle fries,” says Nick. “I bought a bag of frozen fries from the grocery store and upon opening it I noticed that…
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FOOD FUN: Hexagon Orange Garnish

How often have you had a cocktail with an orange wheel—a horizontal slice of orange? How would you feel about another shape? An unnamed Japanese bartender cut hexagonal orange garnishes for an Aperol Spritz. They look great, don’t they? The problem is, the oranges were shaped in a hexagonal mold while growing (like the Japanese…
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FOOD FUN: Banana Split Waffles

August 24th is National Waffle Day and National Banana Split Day is August 25th. This year, we’ve combined the two into one fun recipe: Banana Split Waffles. The waffle becomes the split banana. It’s timely, too August 24th is National Waffle Day and August 25th is National Banana Split Day. Prep time is 10 minutes,…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: A & H Glatt Kosher Hot Dogs

[1] Hot dog with Mexican-style garnishes: black beans, salsa and yellow bell pepper (all photos courtesy A & H). [2] Hot dogs are available in different sizes and seasonings. [3] Hot dog production: ready to roll into the oven for smoking.   A & H, Abeles & Heymann, is an old-world-style producer of top-quality kosher…
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FOOD 101: Bao, Filled Steamed Buns From China

August 22nd is National Bao Day, a relatively newly-established holiday reflecting the increased availability of bao in the U.S. Baozi, called bao for short (and pronounced like bow-wow), is a traditional Chinese steamed filled bun (photo #1). Bao are served at restaurants as appetizers, made at home, and sold by street vendors. You’ll find them…
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