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Many people believe that everything tastes better on a stick. That’s why we consistently come across foods that have no need to be on a stick, served on a stick. County fairs and urban street fairs are full of them. We’re not talking about skewers, which make grilling and serving easier; or ice pops, candy…
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May 21st is National Strawberries and Cream Day, a dish that no doubt dates to a prehistoric day at the dawn of dairying, when fresh cream was poured over the wild strawberries of summer. Milk-producing animals have been domesticated for thousands of years, long before the ancient Egyptians believed that cows and bulls were earthly…
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Nutella fans: This one’s for you. May 18th is the 50th anniversary of the debut of Nutella hazelnut spread. Do something special for yourself and fellow Nutella lovers: Sink your teeth into the Calzone di Nutella ($15), created by chef Chris D’Amico at New York restaurant Gemma in the Bowery Hotel. A calzone is a…
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[1] Pasta for breakfast: gnocchi “home fries” (photo and recipe © Giovanni Rana.) [2] Raw gnocchi (photo © iGourmet). [3] Giovanni Rana’s potato gnocchi are just one of the company’s delicious fresh pastas and sauces (photo by Elvira Kalviste | © THE NIBBLE. [4] Parmigiano Reggiano, ready to grate (photo © Whole Foods Market). …
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Have some philosophy with your burrito. Photo courtesy Chipotle. Chipotle is a popular Tex-Mex restaurant chain that stands for quality, value and sustainability. The company uses organic and local produce when practical, and supports family farmers who care for their land and animals, the latter raised without the use of antibiotics or added hormones.…
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