TIP OF THE DAY: Warm Potato Salad, Mix & Match Your Recipe

[1] Potato salad bound with pesto (photo © U.S. Potato Board.   Many people think of potato salad as warm weather fare, or a side with a sandwich. But different recipes are served at temperatures beyond the familiar chilled, mayonnaise-bound potato salad: warm southern German potato salad served with sausage and other meats and room…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Healthy Milk Alternatives

Cows need not apply: Soy milk is made from soybeans and water. Photo courtesy Mercola.com.   Americans have been embracing dairy milk alternatives for a variety of reasons. Almond, hemp, oat, rice and soy milks are cholesterol-free, lactose-free, parve kosher, sustainable and vegan. They are low carb, low calorie, low fat and most are a…
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TIP OF THE DAY: How To Soften Stale Bread

Stale? Not for long! Photo of ciabatta loaf by Vincent Talleu | Wikimedia.   Most people believe that when bread goes stale, it’s because the moisture evaporates. It’s more complex than that: Bread will go stale even in a moist, humid environment (details). Refrigeration doesn’t help: According to Bread.com, bread goes stale most rapidly at…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Seafood Watch & Swordfish Livornese

Swordfish Livornese. Photo courtesy Fabio Viviani.   Sustainable or not sustainable: That is the question. Whenever we come across an appealing fish recipe or look at the choices at the fish market or on a restaurant menu, we check Seafood Watch to see if the species is an “Avoid” or a “Best Choice.” Seafood Watch…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Old School Mexican Hot Chocolate

Mexican hot chocolate is made in scored, round disks from stone-ground chocolate. Photo courtesy TazaChocolate.com.   To take the chill off, chef Johnny Gnall explores Mexican hot chocolate. If you’d like him to address specific foods or topics, email Chef Johnny. There are numerous artisan and gourmet hot chocolate mixes available from American and European…
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