TIP OF THE DAY: Farmed Vs. Wild Salmon

Like salmon? Millions of Americans are fans of the firm, orange-fleshed fish—so much so that most of the salmon at food stores and restaurants is farmed to meet demand. While fish farming provides a plentiful supply, it comes with issues: toxins in the fish and damage to the environment, among other concerns. Take a look…
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COOKING VIDEO: Apple Pie With Cheddar Crust

  Not long ago, we overheard a conversation among a group that was seated next to us at a New York City restaurant. One person was recounting a dinner he had had at a colleague’s home. He had been served a slice of apple pie with a wedge of Cheddar cheese, and was “flabbergasted” by…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Make Your Own Hummus Flavor

What’s better than a healthy snack of hummus? Our answer: Hummus that’s been garnished with something just as healthy, for additional layers of flavor. That’s the latest good idea from Tribe Mediterranean Foods. Their newest line, Tribe With Toppings (formerly called Tribe Origins), offers a “topped” line of hummus in seven delicious varieties. All-natural and…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Make A Fabulous Cocktail Glass Rimmer

This drink rimmer uses neither sugar nor salt, just a touch of herbs. Photo courtesy Haru Restaurant.   Several specialty food companies make cocktail glass rimmers that add color, flavor and festivity to the rim of the glass. Beyond cocktails, a glass rimmer can be used with almost any drink, from iced coffee to hot…
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NEWS: Recycling Nespresso Capsules

We love our Nespresso espresso machine and the many different varieties and flavors of espresso it enables us to enjoy. (Espresso isn’t a type of bean, but a type of roast that can be applied to any bean. Drill down in our Espresso Glossary.) But some environmentally conscious espresso lovers have told us that they…
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