TIP OF THE DAY: Make Your Own Steak Seasoning

Ready for seasoning! Photo courtesy Allen Brothers.   Many people season a steak simply, with salt and pepper (see our chef’s technique for sprinkling salt from a height to get an even application). Some may add a bit of onion salt. THE NIBBLE’s chef recommends a touch of cumin in addition to the salt and…
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TIP OF THE DAY: How To Waste Less Food

Some sources say that about one-third of food worldwide is wasted. Fresh fruits and vegetables that go bad lead the list. A report on FoodProductionDaily.com finds that the average American household throws out 14% of its food purchases: $590/year for a family of four, more than $43 billion/year combined. Sodexo, one of the world’s largest…
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COOKING VIDEO: How To Make Coconut Water

  If you enjoy a refreshing glass of coconut water (a.k.a. coconut juice), you may like to see how it’s made. Actually, Mother Nature makes the coconut water. The challenge is to get it from the inside of the coconut. First, you need a machete. Then, if you enjoy relieving your frustration/anger/whatever by hacking open…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Make A Club Soda Drink

Are you acting as designated driver, not drinking alcohol or looking for a tasty non-caloric mocktail or a sweetener-free soft drink? An enhanced glass of club soda is a delicious drink, inexpensive to make and virtually calorie-free. For a refreshing drink, flavor a glass of club soda with one or more herbs or fruits. Lemon…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Make Watermelon Juice

Make your own watermelon juice. Photo by Hyhoon1210 | Dreamstime.   Have you ever had watermelon juice? It’s delicious. We used to buy Sundia watermelon juice, but we can’t find it anymore. Now we make our own. You can turn it into a family project by getting the kids to remove all the seeds. And…
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