TIP OF THE DAY: How To Choose Your Steak

Rib eye or ribeye: the best combination of beefiness and tenderness. Photo courtesy Allen Brothers, a NIBBLE Top Pick Of The Week.   Some people have a “signature steak.” At a steakhouse, our brother always chooses filet mignon; his friend Robert always orders the porterhouse; When we recently ordered a hanger steak, our brother taste…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Try Smoked Sea Salt

Smoked sea salt ranges from pale, like Maldon (in photo), to dark brown. Photo courtesy Realfoods.co.uk.   What can you do if you have a gas grill, but crave the smoky flavor of meat grilled over wood chips? Michaele Musel, chef of Double R Ranch Co., producers of aged beef, suggests this option for those…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Debunking Myths About Bacteria & Food Safety

Are you using enough microwave heat to kill all harmful bacteria? Photo © Barry Schwartz | Flickr.   Whether you heat, nuke, zap or other favorite word, using a microwave oven to cook or reheat foods is fast and convenient. But it’s not effective at killing harmful bacteria if the food isn’t heated to a…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Grass Fed Beef Benefits

Next time, try grass-fed beef. Photo courtesy KateDeering.com.   America is raising its beef consciousness. People in the know are seeking out grass-fed beef, which offers benefits over the now-conventional grain-fed beef. You can find grass-fed beef on store shelves and in better restaurants—even burger bistros, such as Thunder Burger and Bar in the tony…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Steak & Mineral Water

A glass of mineral-rich bottled water can substitute for a glass of wine. Photo by Groveb | IST.   Many people enjoy a hearty glass of Cabernet Sauvignon or Zinfandel with a juicy steak. But what about those who don’t drink alcohol, can’t have it at the moment, are the designated driver, and so forth?…
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