TIP OF THE DAY: Sharpen Your Knives & Free Sharpening From Sur La Table

A sharp knife slices easily and cleanly; a dull knife requires more pressure and can slip and cut you. Photo of Shun chef’s knife (the brand we use at THE NIBBLE) courtesy Sur La Table.   You can’t be a good cook—or a safe cook—without sharp knives. You should sharpen your knives at least twice…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Use A Food Mill

Some 40 years ago, the first electric food processors—Robot Coupe (pronounced robo coop) and Cuisinart—became available to American consumers. Designed in Europe for professional kitchens, these handy helpers made food preparation faster and more pleasant for home cooks, spawning an era of more adventurous cooking. Before the food processor, people used electric blenders, hand-cranked grinders…
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PRODUCT: Wall Herb Garden

Would you like a kitchen herb garden, but lack the necessary windowsill space? Pick up a Living Wall planter from WoollyPocket.com. It’s available in seven colors. All it needs is a wall space that’s 13 inches x 18 inches. Fresh basil, dill, parsley and other favorites will soon be yours for the snipping!   Plant…
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