Category: International Foods

CINCO DE MAYO: Know Your Mexican Cheeses

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Can you name these Mexican cheeses* (photo by Claire Freiermann | The Nibble).   Do you know the difference between queso blanco and queso fresco? Queso de papa and queso quesadilla? Learn the cheeses of Mexico, also known as Hispanic or Latin cheeses. Take a tour of fresh Hispanic cheeses, Hispanic melting cheeses, and aged…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Pairing Wine With Indian Food

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Try a Pinot Noir with Lamb Vindaloo. Photo by Michal Szydlowski | SXC. Vishal Khosla, owner of Klay Oven in Chicago, has had a lot of time to experiment with wine parings at his Indian restaurant. His tips for what pairs best: A dirty martini goes well with appetizers like vegetable samosas or chicken and…
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PRODUCT: Edamame

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Edamame, pronounced eh-dah-MAH-may, are baby soybeans. If you frequent Japanese restaurants, you’ve probably had them. The green pods are boiled in salted water and served whole as an appetizer. These tasty baby veggies, generally served in the shell, are fun to pop into your mouth. And for a fun food, they’re awfully good for you.…
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