TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Seed + Mill Halva Is Artisan Halva Heaven

[1] Clockwise from top: rose, cinnamon, pistachio and coffee (all photos © Seed + Mill). [2] Chocolate chile halva. [3] Lavender halva. [4] From the front: chocolate orange, date, lemongrass and marble. [5] Caffeinated, with ground coffee beans. [6] Vanilla topped with Pop Rocks. [7] A halva dessert plate: mixed flavors and fruits. [8] Dessert…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Piperade & Espelette Pepper

Pipérade (French) or piperrada (Spanish) is a French Basque dish made from green bell pepper, garlic, onion and tomato, sautéd together and seasoned with red espelette pepper. The word derives from piper, the Basque word for pepper. The colors—red, white and green—are those of the Basque flag (said to be a coincidence). Basque Country straddles…
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TIP OF THE DAY: 10+ Ways To Flavor Meatballs

[1] Spaghetti-stuffed meatballs. Here’s the recipe from Thrillist (photo © Drew Swantak). [2] Lamb and feta meatballs; here’s the recipe from Smitten Kitchen (photo © Smitten Kitchen). [3] Vietnamese who with meatballs. Here’s the recipe from Cooking And Beer (photo ©