FOOD FUN: Avocado Saver

It looks like an S&M harness for an avocado. But it’s the Avocado Saver from Williams-Sonoma, yours for $6.95. Why would you need an Avocado Saver? To quote the retailer: “Keep halved avocados fresh longer with this handy gadget, which reduces oxidation and browning by protecting the exposed side from air. Simply align the pit…
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EVENT: Oyster Frenzy

Belon oysters from Maine. Photo courtesy J.P. Shellfish.   What’s shucking in your town? In ours, New York City, we’re in the middle of New York Oyster Week—actually two weeks of oyster-centric events, from September 11th through September 28th. Once, in the waters surrounding us, oysters were so plentiful that anyone could enjoy as much…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Have Some Grenache

A glass of 100% grenache is a new experience for most wine lovers. Photo © Dusan Zidar | Bigstock Photo.   Grenache (pronounced gruh-NOSH), called Garnacha in Spain, is one of the most widely planted (and highest-yielding) red wine grape varieties in the world. It’s most commonly found in blends, where it’s used to add…
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RECIPE: Gourmet Potato Tots (A.K.A. Tater Tots)

[1] Heaven: sandwich, beer, potato tots. Add some of the ingredients below to glam-up the tots (photo © Red Duck Ketchup). [2] A gourmet touch: a topping of pickled mustard seeds and green pea purée (photo © The Eddy | New York City),   They’re not quite senior citizens, but Tater Tots® hit the big…
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FOOD FUN: Donut Ice Cream Sandwich

A donut ice cream sandwich from Holey Donuts in New York City. Photo © Jean-Philippe Garbi.   Holey Cream in the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood of New York City (a block west of the theatre district) is known for its donut ice cream sandwiches. Customers pick up to three flavors of ice cream (standards and specialties…
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