TIP OF THE DAY: Make Herbal Water

Cucumber and dill give a subtle, delightful flavor to a carafe of water. Photo © Maxim Shebeko | Dreamstime.   Ayala’s Herbal Water is one of our favorite Top Picks of all time. The calorie-free bottled water is flavored with combinations of herbs and spices. Here’s our review. It’s not easy to find Ayala’s where…
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RECIPE: Raspberry Cream Pie Or Tart

August 1st is National Raspberry Cream Pie Day. We’d never had a raspberry cream pie, so we whipped one up…and we decided to use a buttery tart crust, which we far prefer to pie crust for its cookie-like flavor and texture. It’s personal taste, but try it. The Food Holiday Gods won’t be upset that…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Make A Tasting Dinner Of Mini Courses

Create a tasting menu with numerous small courses. Photo courtesy Pollen Restaurant | Singapore.   We served a tasting menu last night: twelve courses. How can someone eat 12 courses? It’s easy if the courses are small—just a taste of everything, with artistic garnishes. Consider creating your own tasting menu: Everyone will have a great…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Nonna Iole’s Soffritto

Soffritto is a mixture of minced vegetables and aromatic herbs cooked in extra virgin olive oil. The name means “fry slowly,” although you might think of it as “yummy flavor.” This healthful cooking ingredient enhances the flavor of many everyday dishes, and is waiting to be your new best friend in the kitchen. The basic…
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COOKING VIDEO: How To Mince An Onion

  Many recipes call for minced vegetables and herbs. Unless you’re a committed chopper, it can be annoying to cut things so small. Yet, there’s an easy way to create those tiny pieces—the way professional chefs do. Here, chef Jim Davis shows us the correct way to mincing onions. It’s well worth your time to…
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