Category: Great Food

TIP OF THE DAY: 5 Ways To Separate Eggs

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A conventional egg separator (strainer). Photo courtesy Oxo.   Everyone has a technique to separate eggs. We’ve tried five: 1. Hand Method. Crack the egg and pour it into the palm of your hand; let the whites drain through your fingers (this was probably the original technique). It’s a great technique to know if you…
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PRODUCT: Crunchmaster Popped Edamame Chips

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Chips for wasabi lovers. Photo by Elvira Kalviste | THE NIBBLE.   We love Crunchmaster: The multigrain crackers were a Top Pick Of The Week. They can be used for anything from snacking to garnishing to making a savory crust. Crunchmaster crackers are Japanese-inspired, from the rice used to make them to usuyaki, the art…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Try Arrope

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Arrope syrup. There’s also an arrope preserve with pumpkin (see photo below). Photo courtesy Miel de Palma.   Arrope (ah-ROE-pay), a cooking and condiment syrup, is a product that few of us have in our kitchens. Yet, if you’re a serious cook (or eater), it’s an ingredient you should know about. If your parents are…
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RECIPE: Kalamata Olive Bread

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Kalamata olives baked in a tasty loaf. Photo courtesy Pompeian.   If you love olives, you’ll love olive bread. We’re lucky: Our neighborhood bakery typically has fresh-baked loaves. If you’re not so lucky, you can make your own. The loaves freeze nicely, so make more than one. A homemade loaf of bread also makes a…
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PRODUCT: Higher Caffeine Teas

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More buzz than coffee. Photo by Elvira Kalviste | THE NIBBLE.   Caffeine is a natural stimulant, a compound present in tea, coffee and other beverages. Coffee has more caffeine, 80 to 100 mg. per cup. Among teas, black tea has the highest amount of caffeine, about 40 mg. per cup; with diminishing amounts found…
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